Personality Vector: Modulating Personality of Large Language Models by Model Merging

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2509.19727v1
• Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:11:28 GMT
• Title: Personality Vector: Modulating Personality of Large Language Models by Model Merging
• Authors: Seungjong Sun, Seo Yeon Baek, Jang Hyun Kim,
• Abstract summary: We propose a novel method for personality modulation in large language models (LLMs)<n>We construct personality vectors by subtracting the weights of a pre-trained model from those of the fine-tuned model on a given personality trait.<n>Experiments show that personality vectors enable continuous control over trait intensity and support the composition of multiple traits.
• Score: 2.375715682799016
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Driven by the demand for personalized AI systems, there is growing interest in aligning the behavior of large language models (LLMs) with human traits such as personality. Previous attempts to induce personality in LLMs have shown promising results, but they struggle to capture the continuous and multidimensional nature of human traits. In this work, we propose a novel method for personality modulation in LLMs via model merging. Specifically, we construct personality vectors by subtracting the weights of a pre-trained model from those of the fine-tuned model on a given personality trait. By merging personality vectors, we enable LLMs to exhibit desired personality traits without additional training. Extensive experiments show that personality vectors enable continuous control over trait intensity and support the composition of multiple traits. Furthermore, personality vectors transfer across diverse downstream models, suggesting that they encode generalizable representations of personality. Our code is available at here.

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