Of course it CAN work that way, but it can also work in the inverse.
If the Defiant is fighting a row of enemies, and runs into someone who's not usually stronger but since he's tired at this moment it's a tough fight. Doesn't he get a boost in spirit?
What about if the Tenacious fights a terribly stronger opponent? By the wording of the trait's definition I would have to assume he would be able to fight beyond the "normal" limit.
Maybe not, but inquiring minds, etc.
If the Defiant is fighting a row of enemies, and runs into someone who's not usually stronger but since he's tired at this moment it's a tough fight. Doesn't he get a boost in spirit?
What about if the Tenacious fights a terribly stronger opponent? By the wording of the trait's definition I would have to assume he would be able to fight beyond the "normal" limit.
Maybe not, but inquiring minds, etc.

