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<blockquote data-quote="Viktyr Gehrig" data-source="post: 944496" data-attributes="member: 9249"><p>As I say this, understand that I consider myself deeply Lawful Good. I have a strong preference for consistent law and order, and I believe that such strong law and order serves as the basis of a benevolent society. Respect for just authority figures helps support the law and order that provides for the public good.</p><p></p><p> In the first posted example, I would pay the villagers a generous wage for helping moor the ship-- it's always better to pay well and generously and spread the wealth. It pays dividends in goodwill. However, I would not pay nearly the amount of a share in the vessel, and any attempt to force me to pay more money than I decided was fair would be met in a very hostile fashion.</p><p></p><p> I would generally be willing to hero without pay, especially in dire need cases-- however, if I am not being paid for services I provide, I should at very least have full salvage rights and should not be taxed on that salvage. People that are asking me to risk my life out of the goodness of my heart had best not take advantage of me, and I'd expect every possible assistance with anything I'd need to protect them from whatever threat was looming. This is only fair, especially if I am not being paid.</p><p></p><p> As for adventuring and mercenary work... they are essentially synonymous, both historically and in the modern day. However, good adventuring heroes have softened their mercenary instincts considerably, and often undertake heroic actions instead of being motivated purely by profit. However, mercenaries happen to be expensive, well-paid professionals; if they are providing their services for free, they deserve considerable assistance and respect, much as lawyers and doctors who do extensive pro bono work.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Viktyr Gehrig, post: 944496, member: 9249"] As I say this, understand that I consider myself deeply Lawful Good. I have a strong preference for consistent law and order, and I believe that such strong law and order serves as the basis of a benevolent society. Respect for just authority figures helps support the law and order that provides for the public good. In the first posted example, I would pay the villagers a generous wage for helping moor the ship-- it's always better to pay well and generously and spread the wealth. It pays dividends in goodwill. However, I would not pay nearly the amount of a share in the vessel, and any attempt to force me to pay more money than I decided was fair would be met in a very hostile fashion. I would generally be willing to hero without pay, especially in dire need cases-- however, if I am not being paid for services I provide, I should at very least have full salvage rights and should not be taxed on that salvage. People that are asking me to risk my life out of the goodness of my heart had best not take advantage of me, and I'd expect every possible assistance with anything I'd need to protect them from whatever threat was looming. This is only fair, especially if I am not being paid. As for adventuring and mercenary work... they are essentially synonymous, both historically and in the modern day. However, good adventuring heroes have softened their mercenary instincts considerably, and often undertake heroic actions instead of being motivated purely by profit. However, mercenaries happen to be expensive, well-paid professionals; if they are providing their services for free, they deserve considerable assistance and respect, much as lawyers and doctors who do extensive pro bono work. [/QUOTE]
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