What we must know to protect ourselves and stop the cycles of torture — The covert narcissist seems like a very nice person. They may appear to be charming, sweet, polite, compassionate, altruistic, helpful, and kind. Why would anyone doubt that wonderful package of benevolence? That’s the whole point. According to NPD researcher, Veronica Welles, “Covert narcissists are not compassionate, altruistic, trustworthy, kind, nor…