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zarabel said:I have recently started playing online games, and in one I am currently playing a female Aasimar Paladin of Bahamut. This is the first time I have ever played a Paladin and I would really appreciate any suggestions on how to run her well. I want to be sure I follow the rules, but I don't want her to come off as some arrogant bully that people are afraid to relax around.
A paladin is Trustworthy, Loyal, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheeful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
No wait, that's a boy scout.
Talk to your DM about what he expects from a paladin and what will be cause for losing your paladin powers.
The standard rules reseve this for performing an evil act or GROSSLY violating the paladins code which requires acting with honor, respecting legitimate authority, helping those in need, and punishing the wicked.
Generally think of yourself as someone who seeks out wrongs to right and evil to fight. A superhero good guy. Fight for justice, honor and the american way.
Playing a straight up hero can be fun and makes DM plot hooks easy . . . "a foul darkness has fallen upon the land, will nobody stand up to this evil?" the paladin steps up and does so. So if you see something wrong step in and make a stand. If a princess is kidnapped to be sacrificed by an evil cult go rescue her. If somebody must quest to recover the three parts of the shattered skull of the Wyrm Derrocanis to prevent a gateway to the abyss from opening then volunteer.