1

desperate

Everything seems to be just barely hanging together and no one thinks it is going to improve soon.

2

reckless

 They're doing things that an outside observer can see are very dangerous or imprudent, but they seem blind to the risk.

3

despairing

The locals are unhappy, but they're too hopeless to seek any improvement in their situation.

4

excited

Most of them are thrilled to be here and excited by the prospects at hand

5

bitter

They don't want to be here and resent that they are stuck in this place.

6

contented

It's a mostly peaceful or satisfying life here, comfortable and relaxed.

7

ambitious

People here can see a better life within reach, and they're willing to do reckless or unwise things to get it

8

secretive

A lot of people here are doing things they don't want outsiders to know about, or perhaps even their own neighbors.

9

nationalistic

They're proud of their patron and determined to advance its profit or glory by doing the best job possible here.

10

chaotic

Things aren't working the way they're supposed to, whether due to local failings or unexpected realities about the planet

11

drudging

Everything is about the outpost's role or purpose, and ordinary recreation or human pastimes are left to suffer for it.

12

overconfident

The outpost's is boldly moving forward with a plan or purpose that is premised on a belief that is deeply and catastrophically in error.