The Lawful Alignments (Order and Tradition)

1. Lawful Good (The Crusader, The Patriot)

• Definition: Acts as a good person is expected or required to act, combining a commitment to oppose evil with the discipline to fight it relentlessly.

• Paraphrase: "I do the right thing by the book."

• Key Trait: Principles. They believe that a structured society is the best way to protect the innocent.

2. Lawful Neutral (The Judge, The Doormat)

• Definition: Acts in accordance with law, tradition, or personal codes. Order and organization are the paramount concerns.

• Paraphrase: "The law is the law, regardless of how it feels."

• Key Trait: Reliability. They value the system's stability above all else, fearing that anarchy is the greatest threat to existence.

3. Lawful Evil (The Tyrant, The Exploiter)

• Definition: Methodically takes what they want within the limits of a code or hierarchy, without regard for who it hurts.

• Paraphrase: "I will use the system to get what I want, and I’ll make sure it’s legal."

• Key Trait: Exploitation. They respect power and hierarchy, usually seeking to be at the top of it.

The Neutral Alignments (Balance and Pragmatism)

4. Neutral Good (The Benefactor, Common Hero)

• Definition: Does the best that a good person can do, acting according to their conscience without a particular bias for or against order.

• Paraphrase: "I help people because it’s the right thing to do, not because a law told me to."

• Key Trait: Altruism. They are guided by a kindness that isn't tethered to legalities or rebellious streaks.

5. True Neutral (The Undecided, The Survivalist)

• Definition: Prefers to stay clear of moral questions and doesn't take sides, or believes in a balance of all forces.

• Paraphrase: "I just want to live my life and stay out of the drama."

• Key Trait: Pragmatism. They react to situations based on current needs rather than long-term ideological goals.

6. Neutral Evil (The Malefactor, The Opportunist)

• Definition: Does whatever they can get away with, purely for their own sake and without any qualms about hurting others.

• Paraphrase: "I'm looking out for Number One, and I don't care who gets in the way."

• Key Trait: Selfishness. They have no loyalty to a code, but they aren't necessarily chaotic; they are simply opportunistic.

The Chaotic Alignments (Freedom and Individualism)

7. Chaotic Good (The Rebel)

• Definition: Acts as their conscience directs, with little regard for what others expect. They value individual freedom above social order.

• Paraphrase: "Rules shouldn't get in the way of doing what's right."

• Key Trait: Independence. They are the 'Robin Hoods' of the world, fighting for justice while disregarding the law.

8. Chaotic Neutral (The Free Spirit)

• Definition: Follows their whims, holding their personal freedom above all else. They resent being told what to do.

• Paraphrase: "Don't tell me what to do; I’m my own master."

• Key Trait: Unpredictability. They aren't necessarily "crazy," but they value their own agency and the right to change their mind.

9. Chaotic Evil (The Destroyer, The Psychopath)

• Definition: Acts with arbitrary violence, spurred by greed, hatred, or bloodlust. They are hot-tempered, vicious, and unpredictable.

• Paraphrase: "I want to watch it all burn."

• Key Trait: Malevolence. They seek to tear down the world and the rules within it, often for the sheer joy of destruction.