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<blockquote data-quote="Quickbeam" data-source="post: 113685" data-attributes="member: 635">I'd agree that both are Chaotic Neutral according the the PHB definitions, given their bent towards highly self-serving behavior.&nbsp; I'd say it's also not a stretch to label some of their actions as being Evil, given the wanton disregard for life exhibited by both fellows at different points in time.As for what I think of their actions...The Conqueror: He's doing what any warlike, powerhungry military leader of his genre would do -- namely making a run at world domination.&nbsp; Do I approve?&nbsp; Not really.&nbsp; But I don't think there's much value in trying to assess his megalomania.&nbsp; As for his failed alliance, I don't think it could have been reasonably avoided.&nbsp; He made a deal to further his cause intending to renege.&nbsp; That makes perfect sense given your description of the Conqueror.&nbsp; His defining personality trait (like so many of his kind historically) is an unwillingness to see limits in the scope of his power...which brought about his demise.The Prince: How many countries and world leaders throughout history have been singularly concerned with self-preservation above all else?&nbsp; In a nutshell, that's our fair Prince.&nbsp; Do I approve?&nbsp; No way, it's not my nature to ignore the world outside my door while I tend to my own affairs.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Quickbeam, post: 113685, member: 635"] I'd agree that both are Chaotic Neutral according the the PHB definitions, given their bent towards highly self-serving behavior. I'd say it's also not a stretch to label some of their actions as being Evil, given the wanton disregard for life exhibited by both fellows at different points in time. As for what I think of their actions... The Conqueror: He's doing what any warlike, powerhungry military leader of his genre would do -- namely making a run at world domination. Do I approve? Not really. But I don't think there's much value in trying to assess his megalomania. As for his failed alliance, I don't think it could have been reasonably avoided. He made a deal to further his cause intending to renege. That makes perfect sense given your description of the Conqueror. His defining personality trait (like so many of his kind historically) is an unwillingness to see limits in the scope of his power...which brought about his demise. The Prince: How many countries and world leaders throughout history have been singularly concerned with self-preservation above all else? In a nutshell, that's our fair Prince. Do I approve? No way, it's not my nature to ignore the world outside my door while I tend to my own affairs. [/QUOTE]

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