Likely Personal Traits of a conservative:

Tend to want less control of the individual; not in favour of fixed political doctrines
Opposed to radical change, stick with the status quo
Normally desire to maintain tradition and the present
Reflect on the past as a guiding factor for future choices
Want the individual flourish in pursuit of their own goals and achievements
Maintain social order and security, even if it may restrict freedom, rights and equality

Conservatism as a political ideology is altogether reactionary; reacting to what happens in a particular time and place. However, within these reactions there are a number of constants:

Nationalism
Opposed to rigid ideologies
Respect for past (traditions)
Paternalistic opinion regarding democracy

History of Conservatism