lol dont see why...they made a prestige class of it.
although this version of the thread doesnt have the multiple choice option I had to re do it....as Alignment Restrictions in 3.5
Paladin, from old francic palatin, from latin palatius (or something like that, I suck at latin): elite palace guards, or elite palace knights. Liege of the emperor. Can't see them as chaotic combattant fighting autority.
But NG, to accomodate to a more D&Dish vision of them as the knights of goodness, defenders of widows and orphans, yes.