Eccentric

Eccentric is a mental trait in The Sims 3 Ambitions and The Sims 3 Pets (console) . Eccentric Sims have a natural ability when it comes to inventing crazy gizmos and whachamacalits.

Attributes

 * Your Sim will have a higher chance of discovering new inventions while dabbling or inventing.
 * Your Sim will be faster at making discovered inventions.
 * Your Sim will have a higher chance of making Improved Widgets.

Player notes

 * Eccentric Sims learn the Inventing skill faster.
 * This trait is first available at birth, but does not come into play until a Sim is a child.
 * NPCs with this trait are attracted to the following Lot assignment: Junkyard

Possible lifetime wishes

 * Monster Maker
 * Paranormal Profiteer

Associated skills

 * Inventing
 * Handiness

Associated traits

 * Handy

Trivia
The Eccentric trait picture shows a character who resembles to Doctor Emmett Brown from the Back to The Future movies, possibly a reference to the fact that inventors can build time machines.