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Lawful Good characters, especially [[Paladin|paladins]], may sometimes find themselves faced with the dilemma of whether to obey law or good when the two conflict—for example, upholding a sworn oath when it would lead innocents to come to harm—or conflicts between two orders, such as between their religious law and the law of the local ruler.
Lawful Good characters, especially [[Paladin|paladins]], may sometimes find themselves faced with the dilemma of whether to obey law or good when the two conflict—for example, upholding a sworn oath when it would lead innocents to come to harm—or conflicts between two orders, such as between their religious law and the law of the local ruler.
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In the ''Complete Scoundrel'' sourcebook Batman,
Hermione Granger(Harry Potter),
Dick Tracy and Indiana Jones are cited as examples of lawful good characters.
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In the ''Complete Scoundrel'' sourcebook Batman, Dick Tracy and Indiana Jones are cited as examples of lawful good characters.
==Neutral Good==
==Neutral Good==
Neutral Good is known as the "Benefactor" alignment. A Neutral Good character is guided by his conscience and typically acts altruistically, without regard for or against Lawful precepts such as rules or tradition. A Neutral Good character has no problems with co-operating with lawful officials, but does not feel beholden to them. In the event that doing the right thing requires the bending or breaking of rules, they do not suffer the same inner conflict that a Lawful Good character would.
Neutral Good is known as the "Benefactor" alignment. A Neutral Good character is guided by his conscience and typically acts altruistically, without regard for or against Lawful precepts such as rules or tradition. A Neutral Good character has no problems with co-operating with lawful officials, but does not feel beholden to them. In the event that doing the right thing requires the bending or breaking of rules, they do not suffer the same inner conflict that a Lawful Good character would.
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Examples of Neutral Good characters include Zorro
, Harry Potter(Harry Potter), Gandalf(Lord Of The Rings)
and Spider-Man. The Neutral Good outsiders are known as Guardinals.
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Examples of Neutral Good characters include Zorro and Spider-Man. The Neutral Good outsiders are known as Guardinals.
==Chaotic Good==
==Chaotic Good==
Chaotic Good is known as the "Beatific," "Rebel," or "Cynic" alignment. A Chaotic Good character favors change for a greater good, disdains bureaucratic organizations that get in the way of social improvement, and places a high value on personal freedom, not only for oneself, but for others as well. They always intend to do the right thing, but their methods are generally disorganized and often out of alignment with the rest of society. They may create conflict in a team if they feel they are being pushed around, and often view extensive organization and planning as pointless, preferring to improvise.
Chaotic Good is known as the "Beatific," "Rebel," or "Cynic" alignment. A Chaotic Good character favors change for a greater good, disdains bureaucratic organizations that get in the way of social improvement, and places a high value on personal freedom, not only for oneself, but for others as well. They always intend to do the right thing, but their methods are generally disorganized and often out of alignment with the rest of society. They may create conflict in a team if they feel they are being pushed around, and often view extensive organization and planning as pointless, preferring to improvise.
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Robin Hood
, Han Solo in Star Wars
, Admiral Cain from ''Battlestar Galactica'', and Malcolm Reynolds from ''Firefly'' are examples of Chaotic Good individuals. Eladrin are the outsider race representing Chaotic Good.
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Robin Hood, Admiral Cain from ''Battlestar Galactica'', and Malcolm Reynolds from ''Firefly'' are examples of Chaotic Good individuals. Eladrin are the outsider race representing Chaotic Good.
==Lawful Neutral==
==Lawful Neutral==
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[[Druid|Druids]] frequently follow this True Neutral dedication to balance, and under ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' rules were required to be this alignment. In an example given in the 2nd Edition ''Player's Handbook'', a typical druid might fight against a band of marauding gnolls, only to switch sides to save the gnolls' clan from being totally exterminated.
[[Druid|Druids]] frequently follow this True Neutral dedication to balance, and under ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' rules were required to be this alignment. In an example given in the 2nd Edition ''Player's Handbook'', a typical druid might fight against a band of marauding gnolls, only to switch sides to save the gnolls' clan from being totally exterminated.
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Lara Croft, Lucy Westenra from ''Dracula'' and
Severus
Snape
in
Harry
Potter
appearance are neutral. The true neutral outsiders are known as the Rilmani.
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Lara Croft, Lucy Westenra from ''Dracula'' and
Han
Solo
in
his
early ''Star Wars''
appearance are neutral. The true neutral outsiders are known as the Rilmani.
==Chaotic Neutral==
==Chaotic Neutral==
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Like Lawful Good Paladins, Lawful Evil characters may sometimes find themselves faced with the dilemma of whether to obey law or evil when the two conflict. However, their issues with Law versus Evil are more concerned with "Will I get caught?" versus "How does this benefit me?"
Like Lawful Good Paladins, Lawful Evil characters may sometimes find themselves faced with the dilemma of whether to obey law or evil when the two conflict. However, their issues with Law versus Evil are more concerned with "Will I get caught?" versus "How does this benefit me?"
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Darth
Vader
of ''Star Wars'' and ''X-Men'''s Magneto are cited examples of Lawful Evil characters. The Lawful Evil outsiders are known as Baatezu (Devils).
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Boba
Fett
of ''Star Wars''
,
and ''X-Men'''s Magneto are cited examples of Lawful Evil characters. The Lawful Evil outsiders are known as Baatezu (Devils).
==Neutral Evil==
==Neutral Evil==
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Examples are an assassin who has little regard for formal laws but does not needlessly kill, a henchman who plots behind his superior's back, or a mercenary who switches sides if made a better offer.
Examples are an assassin who has little regard for formal laws but does not needlessly kill, a henchman who plots behind his superior's back, or a mercenary who switches sides if made a better offer.
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''Complete Scoundrel'' cites
Lord Voldemort(Harry Potter), Peter Pettigrew(Harry Potter),
''X-Men's'' Mystique,
Sauron(The Lord Of The Rings), Hannibal Lecter
and
Scar(The Lion King)
Sawyer of the early seasons of ''Lost'' as Neutral Evil characters. Yugoloths (Daemons) are the outsiders of Neutral Evil.
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''Complete Scoundrel'' cites ''X-Men's'' Mystique, and Sawyer of the early seasons of ''Lost'' as Neutral Evil characters. Yugoloths (Daemons) are the outsiders of Neutral Evil.
==Chaotic Evil==
==Chaotic Evil==
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It is not compulsory for a Chaotic Evil character to be constantly performing sadistic acts just for the sake of being evil, or constantly disobeying orders just for the sake of causing chaos. They do however enjoy the suffering of others, and view honor and self-discipline as weaknesses. Serial killers and monsters of limited intelligence are typically Chaotic Evil.
It is not compulsory for a Chaotic Evil character to be constantly performing sadistic acts just for the sake of being evil, or constantly disobeying orders just for the sake of causing chaos. They do however enjoy the suffering of others, and view honor and self-discipline as weaknesses. Serial killers and monsters of limited intelligence are typically Chaotic Evil.
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Examples: Bellatrix Lestrange(Harry Potter), The Joker(Batman), Freddie Krueger and Patrick Bateman in American Psycho.
==Table of starting reputation==
==Table of starting reputation==