"Eh most of them I know pretty well from interacting with on a daily basis and none of them exhibit anything that would make me think they could handle the real me free from societal prejudice or moral concerns."
So... meet more people?
"He does nothing, docile. It would however be fun if he tired. My word vs his, I am almost 100% sure what the outcome would be."
Mmm that can be pretty fun when the one who can't sit still makes a fool out of him/herself by being the only one emotionally responding.
"Many times I don't have this luxury nor would I want to filter people with potential out, I first want to see what they are capable and how they are before I get in close with them."
Well if they're useful tools and not people to you, yeah. If it's people with no monetary strings attached it can be handled differently.
"A inviting 'persona' is best to start off with."
You can lay on the charm without being someone else, can't you?