Character Alignments

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Law:

Lawful characters see themselves and everything around them as part of a very definite and rigid cosmic order. In the ideal Lawful universe there would be no ageing, no decay and no death - everything would exist in a state of harmonious perfection or stasis. Decay, death and all forms of disorder are created by the forces of anti-law, or Chaos. Consequently Law and Chaos are in constant opposition.

For:
-Orderly civilisation
-Rigid social hierarchy
-Structure and permanence

Against:
-Disorder and anarchy
-Lying, cheating, crime and all dishonorable deeds
-Chaotic creatures and undead

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Good:

Good characters are concerned with natural well-being. They believe in social hierarchy, responsibility, helping others, and setlling all conflicts by peacefull means if possible. Good characters are opposed to all destruction, suffering and cruelty. Unlike lawful characters, who will often pursue an evil-doer to the bitter end, good characters can be forgiving.

For:
-Natural order, peace and beauty
-Duty and hard work
-Learning

Against:
-Unnecessary cruelty
-Unprovoked or excessive violence
-Crime and dishonesty

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Neutral:

Neutral characters are not particularly concerned with order and duty, except where these can work to their advantage, likewise they have no real commitment to change and renewal, except where it may help or hinder them. They are wary of extremes in anything. Neutral characters are aware of the traps and follies of the world, but they are more interested in getting by from day to day than in changing or preserving anything.

For:
-Financial and material gain
-Self preservation
-Personal freedom

Against:
-Extremes of violence or cruelty
-Bigotry, racism, small mindedness, extreme politics or religion
-Bureaucracy, taxation and governmental interference.

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Evil:

Evil characters enjoy causing harm and pain. They are entirely ruthless, and prepared to kill even their friends and comrades if they stand to gain by doing so. Law and order mean nothing to them, unless they can use them to dominate others. Evil characters are often bitter, quick tempered and resentful of others.

For:
-Avarice and materialism
-Crime and immorality
-Self-glorification
-Violence

Against:
-Anything that gets in their way!
-Law, society, etc...
-Sociable behaviour

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Chaos:

Chaotics stand for change; they believe that stability leads to stagnation, so that endless destruction and renewal is the only way to progress. They see all forms of social behaviour, natural order and physical permanence as a barrier both to themselves and to the Chaos Gods. Chaotics are utterly unpredictable, and they are often mentally unbalanced or psychotic. A chaotic character can veer wildly between extremes of behaviour, sometimes even appearing to be Lawful or Good for a little while.

For:
-Anarchy and violent change
-Impulsive behaviour
-Death and destruction

Against:
-Permanence and tradition
-Responsibility and duty
-Government and social organisations

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