Alright, here's the situation. The other day I started in on a level 4 campaign and I rolled a human warlock. Well, I chose Chaotic Nuetral for his alignment but I don't really think I was playing him as a CN character. The wierd thing is, I'm not entirely sure WHAT alignment I was playing him as. I'll do my best to give you some of the situations and encounters my group faced and how my character reacted to them and if your so inclined, let me know what alignment I actually am.
Party composite (All humans)
Monk 4
Favored soul 2/Sorcerror 2
Fighter 4
Warlock 4
First encounter happened when we first made camp. We were beset by two Ogres. We dispatched them easily enough. 1 was killed and the other was rendered unconsious because the monk was using subdual damage. I was going to Coup De Gras him when the monk stopped me (he's taking the Apostle of Peace route with his character so he has the holyer than thou thing going on). Ok, fine whatever. I explain that we need to put the beast down because if we don't, it will cause more harm to others. The monk argued that it was no longer a threat and shouldn't be killed. the group sided with him so we moved on.
Second encounter. Bandit ambush! It was pretty much a routine mugging. We hand over all our gold and they let us pass. I don't think so. Using my intimidate skill, I suggested they allow us to pass or their blood will fertalize the ground. I rolled well and had some effect on them. Battle breaks out. After the bandit leader fell, the rest decided to scatter. As punshment, I dropped one of their archers as he fled.
Last example. At the completion of the dungeon we were doing for that particular mission. It turned out that our villian was a cleric of helm, brainwashed (or possessed or something, we don't know exactly what happened yet) was being used by the church of Cyric. Well he claims that he has no memory of what he did while acting as a cleric of Cyric, but I'm urging the mayor to have him put to death. This man had caused many deaths across the country side and the death of our Monk.
Now, to me it would appear that I would be Lawfull Evil but I don't consider my character evil. I feel those that try to bring harm to others should be punished and severly. My character doesn't seek out those to bring justice to, but if he sees it, he acts. He doesn't steal, lie or cheat. But he doesn't find any room for mercy, compasion or redemption. He'd be just as likely to take a mission for the sake that it should be done (ie, rescuing a child from some kidnappers) as he would require payment.
I'm gonna leave it at that. feel free to ask questions on how my character would react to your own situations if that would help you determine. thanks in advance.
Party composite (All humans)
Monk 4
Favored soul 2/Sorcerror 2
Fighter 4
Warlock 4
First encounter happened when we first made camp. We were beset by two Ogres. We dispatched them easily enough. 1 was killed and the other was rendered unconsious because the monk was using subdual damage. I was going to Coup De Gras him when the monk stopped me (he's taking the Apostle of Peace route with his character so he has the holyer than thou thing going on). Ok, fine whatever. I explain that we need to put the beast down because if we don't, it will cause more harm to others. The monk argued that it was no longer a threat and shouldn't be killed. the group sided with him so we moved on.
Second encounter. Bandit ambush! It was pretty much a routine mugging. We hand over all our gold and they let us pass. I don't think so. Using my intimidate skill, I suggested they allow us to pass or their blood will fertalize the ground. I rolled well and had some effect on them. Battle breaks out. After the bandit leader fell, the rest decided to scatter. As punshment, I dropped one of their archers as he fled.
Last example. At the completion of the dungeon we were doing for that particular mission. It turned out that our villian was a cleric of helm, brainwashed (or possessed or something, we don't know exactly what happened yet) was being used by the church of Cyric. Well he claims that he has no memory of what he did while acting as a cleric of Cyric, but I'm urging the mayor to have him put to death. This man had caused many deaths across the country side and the death of our Monk.
Now, to me it would appear that I would be Lawfull Evil but I don't consider my character evil. I feel those that try to bring harm to others should be punished and severly. My character doesn't seek out those to bring justice to, but if he sees it, he acts. He doesn't steal, lie or cheat. But he doesn't find any room for mercy, compasion or redemption. He'd be just as likely to take a mission for the sake that it should be done (ie, rescuing a child from some kidnappers) as he would require payment.
I'm gonna leave it at that. feel free to ask questions on how my character would react to your own situations if that would help you determine. thanks in advance.