After the abysmal flop that was the film adaptation of Cassandra Clare's YA series, The Mortal Instruments, fans were relieved to experience the breath of fresh air that is Shadowhunters. The teen supernatural series focuses on Clary Fray, a teen who discovers that she is a human-angel hybrid known as a Shadowhunter. From rescuing her kidnapped mother to watching her best friend turn into a monster, Clary certainly has an interesting life.
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The Shadowhunters, Downworlders and mundanes all have their own unique characteristics, but even within each species there remain many distinctive personalities among the characters. If Simon, Clary, Jace and the gang were given Myers–Briggs Type Indicator tests, they might find results like these.
Clary Fray, ISFP
Protagonist Clary Fray is an ISFP, "The Artist," a headstrong and independent young woman who is both gentle and kind, yet able to take on demons and utilize runes in new ways because of her creativity and power. Like other artists, she's warm and sympathetic, defending the mundane population from demons because she truly cares about their lives.
Quiet and sensitive, Clary sometimes needs her space, especially when it comes to processing what her life has become. LIke other ISFPs, Clary has a heart for service and would likely have entered a profession helping mankind had she not become a Shadowhunter.
Alec Lightwood, INFP
Anyone who has read the books or seen the show knows that Alec is "The Dreamer," or an INFP. An intuitive introvert, Alec doesn't only dream of a better world for himself, but for all of the people he longs to protect. Alec can't tell Jace how he feels about him, which hurts his sensitive nature deeply. Alec is passionate, but he's much more comfortable in his own inner world than anyone else's.
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A perfectionist who follows every rule and law to the letter, Alec is very hard on himself, which also simply comes with the territory of being a Shadowhunter. Alec isn't the best team player but still takes responsibility for others because he's such a caring and determined person.
Jace Herondale, ESTJ
As "The Guardian," Jace is all about efficiency and his own principles, which is why he feels so beholden to Valentine. He is outgoing and opinionated, and it's pretty much his way or the highway. Jace is used to calling his own shots and will do whatever it takes to achieve his end goal, even if it means forcing his will onto people he's supposed to be working with.
Dedicated and direct, Jace doesn't mince words and is one of the most straight-forward characters, which is a sharp contrast against his own identity once it's clearly revealed to him. As an ESTJ, Jace craves order, and not understanding who he really was, particularly in relation to Clary, creates chaos in his life.
Isabelle Lightwood, ESTP
At first glance, Isabelle certainly doesn't look like "The Entrepreneur," but as much as the Shadowhunter lives for the drama of the here and now, can she be anything but? Isabelle is one resourceful young woman, an action-oriented heroine who is used to relying on her own sharp skills and alertness to protect herself and her family. She has negotiation skills in addition to her combat abilities.
Isabelle is a natural leader, able to diffuse tension within her family and lead the Institute, and she uses all of the skills at her disposal to achieve her goals, even if that means seduction. Like other ESTPs, she enjoys her own sense of style.
Simon Lewis, ISFJ
Simon is "The Defender," a person whose introverted nature may not give him the desire to speak up about his feelings, but whose devotion to the people he loves ensures that he always protects them, even at great personal cost. Simon has an excellent memory and a gentle soul, two things that ISFJs are well known for.
While he's not great at taking care of his own needs, Simon is considerate and duty bound to care for others. He is used to being relied upon due to his dependable nature, at least until he's attacked by vampires and the world as he knows it changes forever. He literally tells Clary, "The only reason I did it was because I couldn't live knowing you were in danger."
Magnus Bane, ENTP
Is there anyone more extroverted in The Mortal Instruments than Magnus Bane? As an ENTP, he is "The Originator," the most flexible and innovative of the personality types. Magnus will always see a new possibility from any set of circumstances, no matter how daunting or challenging they may seem.
ENTPs are terribly bored by routine, and if you're 400 years old, that boredom is exacerbated by centuries of having done it all. Combined with his quick intellect and assertive nature, this can be a recipe for disaster. As High Warlock of Brooklyn, Magnus constantly needs a new challenge to keep his attention.
Sebastian Morgenstern, INTJ
Sebastian Morgenstern, also known as Jonathan, is an INTJ, or "The Mastermind." Ambitious and imaginative, he took out his first monster, a werewolf, at age eight. His visionary nature would have made him a brilliant and capable leader under other circumstances, but under beneath his father's cruel thumb, he became a dangerous person who was imprisoned by his father only to be cast into Hell for more torture later.
Demon blood will certainly alter your personality, but this charming liar would certainly have still been as thirsty for knowledge and as independent had he been able to enjoy a more stable home life.
Maia Roberts, ESFJ
A classic "Caregiver," Maia is extroverted and warm. She's conscientious and enjoys working with others, which makes her the perfect person to lead the New York werewolf pack. She's the only person Luke would trust to take care of Clary if he wasn't available for his surrogate daughter. She's vital to the teamwork that makes the alliances between the Downworlders and Shadowhunters work, and she's saved many people on the show.
Like Luke, Maia is reliable and practical, and her loyalty to the werewolf was proven when she continued to search for him despite the lack of interest from the rest of their pack.
Luke Garroway, ISTJ
As "The Inspector," Luke is one of the most steadfast and reliable people in Clary's life. Luke was realistic when he was turned into a werewolf, opting to end his own life per his Shadowhunter lifestyle, until Joceyln convinced him otherwise. Luke is duty bound and always follows through, which led him not only to his job on the police force but also his role as a father figure to both Clary and Simon.
Systematic and organized, "The Inspector" is all about having integrity and following through on his goals and commitments. Luke has done this from the very beginning, since before Clary can even remember. Honest and orderly, Luke is the person to have in your corner when you're in a crisis.
Valentine Morgenstern, ENTJ
Charismatic, outspoken and completely unperturbed by anyone's opinion of him, Valentine is the classic ENTJ, "The Leader." He is literally the leader of the Circle and one of the most powerful Shadowhunters to have ever lived, and he leverages his talents, like his confidence and determination, to form a cult-like following of people who are mesmerized by him.
Valentine is so self-assured that he doesn't doubt his daughter's loyalty to him for a second, which ultimately leads to his downfall. "I know that you'll both join me eventually. It's fated," he tells her. As strategic as he was, he could not have predicted his own end by his daughter's hand.