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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ComradeGnull" data-source="post: 5743017" data-attributes="member: 6685694">Faiths of Purity has some good sample codes for paladins of different faiths.  The codes for Sarenrae, Torag, and Iomedae specifically deal with handling evil enemies- trying to redeem them, giving the option (but not requirement) of accepting their surrender, etc.  The code for Torag specifically says 'no mercy for the enemies of my people'.I think this makes the most sense to me- that what is both lawful and good for a follower of a particular deity is determined by the values of that deity.  What is the right response to the follower of a god whose portfolio is mercy and healing would be different than for a god of protection and crusading warfare.  A Dwarven god might specifically deny any quarter to orcs, goblins, and duerger, for instance.  A god of justice and laws might say that an escaped criminal is to be killed rather than captured.Also worth noting that good characters 'respecting all life' does not require them to be naive.  Allowing an evil humanoid to beg for mercy and go free could well place other innocents in danger.  While it isn't the only interpretation possible, it is certainly potentially consistent with LG alignment to value the potential harm to innocents higher than the value of offering mercy to someone who has committed evil acts.</blockquote>