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Briraka.
Quote:Neutral
A neutral character does what seems to be a good idea. He doesn’t feel strongly one way or the other when it comes to good vs. evil or law vs. chaos. Most neutrality is a lack of conviction or bias rather than a commitment to neutrality. Such a character thinks of good as better than evil. After all, he would rather have good neighbors and rulers than evil ones. Still, he’s not personally committed to upholding good in any abstract or universal way. Some neutral characters, on the other hand, commit themselves philosophically to neutrality. They see good, evil, law, and chaos as prejudices and dangerous extremes. They advocate the middle way of neutrality as the best, most balanced road in the long run. The common phrase for neutral is "true neutral." Neutral is the best alignment you can be because it means you act naturally, without prejudice or compulsion.
--excerpted from the Player’s Handbook, Chapter 6
and answers for those interested:
Family elders are expressing disapproval of you to the rest of the family. Do you:
- Seek a compromise with the elders
Would you give up a promising career to aid the family in time of need?
- Yes, with some reluctance
Would you betray a family member to advance your own career?
- I find the very idea abhorrent
Do you respect the leaders of your family?
- They're often out of touch with my life
If your family had arranged your marriage to someone loathsome, would you:
- Flee
You're estranged from a family member. On his deathbed, he seeks reconciliation. Do you:
- Discuss your estrangement openly and without rancor
A powerful but corrupt judge offers you wealth if you'll testify against a friend. Do you:
- Testify on your friend's behalf, no matter the consequences
Do you become close to friends, or hold most people at a safe distance?
- I have few close friends
Have you ever betrayed a friend?
- I'd never contemplate such a thing
How do you view lifelong commitment to a single romantic partner?
- Such a romance would be ideal -- if it's achievable
Do you insist on repayment when lending money to friends?
- Yes, but I try to be flexible about the exact terms
Are you still in touch with childhood friends?
- No, I move around too much
Do you donate time and money to improve the local community?
- No, I don't have enough time or money to spare
Your community is threatened with invasion. Do you:
- Help defend it to your last breath
If you were injured and required immediate assistance, would members of your home community agree to help?
- Yes, because I'm generally well liked
Do you respect the laws and authorities in the community?
- When it suits me -- there are some laws I just don't agree with
Do members of the community shun, avoid, or mock you?
- Some do, because I don't always fit in
Would you stand for office or seek to represent the interests of the community in some public manner?
- Only if no one else could handle the job
Your country is wracked with famine. Would you:
- Eat as little as possible yourself, and share the rest
If offered enough money, would you slip a poison into your king's drink?
- No, and I'd warn the king of the plot
A plague is sweeping across your country. Would you:
- Avoid contact with the sick
Do you respect the lawful authority of the rulers of the land?
- No, a ruler is no better than anyone else
If you were offered a reasonably lucrative deal, would you spy for a hostile foreign power?
- No, because I'd never violate the trust my nation put in me
Do you rely on the government to enforce contracts and property rights?
- Yes, because the courts are best equipped to handle such disputes
If imprisoned, would you injure or kill others to escape?
- No, except for minor wounds that will heal easily
Do you accept a noble's right to treat badly the serfs who work on his land?
- No, nobles should rule as kindly as possible
You have accidentally committed a crime. Do you:
- Confess, and attempt to make restitution to the victim
If guilty, would you confess to a crime?
- Yes, because it might get me a lighter sentence
Would you express a revolutionary political opinion if threatened with punishment?
- No, although I might privately express my opinion to friends
While traveling, you witness an assault. You are ordered to testify, which will delay your travel significantly. Do you:
- Remain until the trial's conclusion in case further testimony is needed
What is the best use of wealth?
- To help the destitute and less fortunate
When confronted by beggars, do you:
- Give moderately
By using magic, you could fool village merchants into thinking your copper pieces were made of gold. Do you?
- No, those merchants have families to feed
You have two job offers. One pays more, but the other is secure and steady. Which do you choose?
- The secure job, unless the other job was outrageously lucrative
What's the best path to wealth?
- Staying flexible so you can take advantage of good opportunities
If you accepted a job or contract, would you try to finish the task even if it got much more dangerous?
- You can bet I'd be renegotiating