Principled
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Principled characters are generally the strong, moral character.
Rick Hunter and Lisa Hayes are of principled alignment; with the highest
regard for other's lives and well being; truth, and honor.
Principled characters will...
1. Always keep his word.
2. Avoid lies.
3. Never kill or attack an unarmed foe.
4. Never harm an innocent.
5. Never torture for any reason.
6. Never kill for pleasure.
7. Always help others.
8. Work well in a group.
9. Respect authority, the law, self-discipline, and honor.
10. Never betray a friend.
11. Never break the law unless conditions are desperate. This means no
breaking and entry, theft, torture, unprovoked assults, etc.
MCU: Frank
TIW: Bolts
Scrupulous
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Scrupulous characters value life and freedom above all else, and
despise those who would deprive others of them. This is a person who is
sometimes forced to work beyond the law, yet for the law; and for the
greater good of the people. These are people who are driven to right
injustice, and will always _attempt_ to work with or within the law whenever
possible. Roy Fokker would fall into this alignment.
Scrupulous characters will...
1. Keep his word to any other good person.
2. Lie only to people of selfish and evil alignments.
3. Never attack or kill an unarmed foe.
4. Never harm an innocent.
5. Never torture for pleasure, but may use muscle to extract information
from criminals or evil characters.
6. Never kill for pleasure; will _attempt_ to bring a villain to justice
alive no matter how vile he/she may be.
7. Always help others.
8. Attempt to work within the law whenever possible.
9. Bend and occasionally, break the law when deemed necessary. This means
they may use strong arm techniques, harass, break and enter, theft, and
so on.
10. Distrust authority.
11. Work with groups, but dislike confining laws and bureaucracy (red tape).
12. Never betray a friend.
MCU: Lee, Raiza
TIW: Gab, John, Lita, Sledge
Unprincipled
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This _basically_ good person tends to be selfish, greedy, and holds
his/her personal freedom and welfare above almost everything else. He/she
dislikes confining laws, self-discipline, and distrusts authority. This is
the guy who is always looking for the best deal, associates with good and
evil characters, is continually tempted to lie and cheat, and hates himself
for being loyal and helping others. The beautiful, but self-absorbed, Lynn
Minmei is unprincipled.
Unprincipled characters will...
1. Have a high regard for life and freedom.
2. Keep his word of honor.
3. Lie and cheat if necessary, especially to those of anarchist and evil
alignments.
4. Will not kill an unarmed foe, but will take advantage of one.
5. Help those in need.
6. Not use torture unless absolutely necessary.
7. Work with a group, especially if profitable.
8. Never harm an innocent.
9. Never kill for pleasure.
10. Dislike authority.
11. Never betray a friend.
MCU: Cohn, Joe, Kaili
TIW: Christian, Flip, Jadiete, Shade
Anarchist
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This type of character likes to indulge himself in everything. He
is the insurgent, con man, gambler, and high roller; the uncommitted
freebooter seeking nothing more than self-gratification. This character
will at least consider doing anything, if the price is right. These people
are intrigued by power, glory, and wealth. Life has meaning, but his has
the greatest meaning. Laws and rules infringe on personal freedom and were
meant to be broken. An anarchist aligned person is always looking for the
best deal; and will work with good, selfish, or evil to get it; as long as
he comes out of the situation on top. The anarchist is continually
teetering between good and evil, rebelling, and bending the law to fit his
needs. Annie "Mint" LaBelle is an example of an anarchist.
Anarchist characters will...
1. May keep his word.
2. Lie and cheat if he feels it necessary.
3. Not likely to kill an unarmed foe; but will certainly knockout, attack,
or beat up one.
4. Never kill an innocent (but may harm or kidnap).
5. Not likely to help someone without some ulterior motive (even if it's
only to show off).
6. Seldom kill for pleasure.
7. Use torture to extract information (not _likely_ to torture for pleasure).
8. Not work well in a group (this is the cocky loudmouth who is likely to
do as he damn well pleases).
9. Have little respect for self-discipline or authority.
10. May betray a friend.
MCU: Sanka, William
TIW: None
Miscreant
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This self-serving, unscrupulous character is out only for himself.
Power, glory, and wealth, position, and anything that will make his life
more comfortable is his goal. It matters not who gets caught in the middle,
as long as he comes out smelling like a rose. This person will lie, cheat,
and kill anyone to attain his personal goals. Khyron is a perfect example
of a miscreant.
Miscreant characters will...
1. Not necessarily keep his word to anyone.
2. Lie and cheat anyone, good or evil.
3. Most definitely attack an unarmed foe (those are the best kind).
4. Use or harm an innocent.
5. Use torture for extracting information and pleasure.
6. May kill for sheer pleasure.
7. Feels no compulsion to help anyone without some sort of tangible reward.
8. Work with others if it will help him attain his personal goals.
9. Kill an unarmed foe as readily as he would a potential threat or competitor.
10. Has no deference to laws or authority, but will work within the law if
he must.
11. Will betray a friend if it serves his needs.
MCU: None
TIW: None
Aberrant
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The cliche that there is "No honor amoung thieves" is false when
dealing with the aberrant character. This is a person who is driven to
attain his goals through force, power, and intimidation. Yet the aberrant
person stands apart from the norm with his own personal code of ethics
(although twisted ethics by the standards of good). He expects loyalty from
his minions, punishing disloyalty and treachery with a swift, merciful
death. An aberrant person will always keep his word of honor and uphold any
bargains. He will define his terms and live by them, whether anyone else
likes it or not. Breetai and Exedore fit this category.
Aberrant characters will...
1. Always keep his word of honor (for he is honorable).
2. Lie to and cheat anyone not worthy of his respect.
3. May or may not kill an unarmed foe.
4. Not kill (but may harm or kidnap) an innocent, especially a child.
5. Never kills for pleasure.
6. Not resort to inhumane treatment of others; but torture, although
distasteful, is a necessary means of extracting information.
7. Never torture for pleasure.
8. May or may not help someone in need, depending on the situation.
9. Work with others to attain his goals.
10. Respect honor and self-discipline.
11. Never betray a friend.
MCU: None
TIW: Randle
Diabolic
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This is the catergory where the megalomaniacs, violent, and most
despicable characters fall. This is the cruel, brutal killer who trusts no
one and has no value for anyone or anything that gets in his way. Aberrant
aligned characters find these unhonorable people just as revolting as a good
aligned character. General Dolza fits this description.
Diabolic characters will...
1. Rarely keep his word, for he has no honor.
2. Lie to and cheat anyone.
3. Most certainly attack and kill an unarmed foe.
4. Use, hurt, and kill an innocent without a second thought and/or for
pleasure.
5. Use torture for pleasure and information.
6. Kill for sheer pleasure.
7. Likely to help someone only to kill or rob them.
8. Not work well in a group (consistently disregarding orders to do as he
pleases).
9. Despise honor, authority, and self-discipline.
10. Associate mainly with other evil alignments.
11. Betray friends (after all, you can always find new friends).
MCU: Dave
TIW: Dave II
Remember, alignment is not the be-all and end-all of your character's
personality...but part of a greater whole. For instance, a person can be an
ultra obnoxious jerk who swears every other word, yet still be Principled.
Or...a sauve, sophisticated gentleman could be throughly Diabolic. Gab is a
perfect example of this. He's an egoistical asshole, but a Scrupulous one.
Consider alignment your character's personal code of ethics/morals, and try
to keep it in mind when roleplaying him/her. :)