But outside of sometimes uniting with Earthrealm's main defenders against a common enemy Kenshi's main goal is neither altruistic nor malevolent: it is simply revenge against Shang Tsung for blinding him. Alternatively keeping cosmos in balance via creating something). The MCU version is either this or Chaotic Neutral. They believe that chaotic neutral characters actually limit themselves by refusing to consider that sometimes self-interest can best be served by order in society. (3), A true neutral character will keep his word if in his best interest. You shall aid those who aid you and harm those who harm you. Seems to be this at least some of the time, as for all of her helping Spider-Man every so often she does also seem to often have her own personal and ambiguous agenda. This is not very realistic, though, and usually Neutrals are just indifferent or uncommitted. The Trope workshop specific templates can then be removed and it will be regarded as a regular trope page after being moved to the Main namespace. They sometimes break the law, they sometimes follow it. Many Byronic Heroes fit True Neutral as well. If an ally is in need, the true neutral will aid him, out of genuine love or because he may be able to count on that ally a little more in the future. Dark Wizard: For your final test Slay this 'unaligned ant!'. As such, few are neutral enough to be okay with knowingly working for an evil cause. 10 Geralt Of Rivia- True Neutral (Without Player Intervention) They're not particularly malevolent, but they ain't helping the Republic for any idealistic reasons either. And no, occasional team-ups with the Elves and Men against the forces of Evil don't keep them from being this, as True Neutral characters will pick a side if they have to, as I have already noted above. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Can't say anything about the way he was in the first few Soul Calibur games, but in SCIV at least he's interested primarily with getting back his lost soul which frankly isn't that villainous a goal. While most see them as villains and they can definitely qualify as such it should be remembered that the Xenomorphs are really just animals who are trying to keep their species alive, which just so happens to require killing people. Well, he IS a bounty hunter after all, and one that definitely seems to be out for his own. His being a werewolf is cool though. The Construct, being a non-sentient golem, is Type 10. Yes, he tries to kill Batmanafter Bats provokes and all but threatens him. The true neutral character would be willing to sacrifice his goals for others whereas Neutral Evil would view that as an unreasonable expectation. During that period in her life when she was beginning to throw off Palpatine's influence but hadn't yet embraced the ways of the Jedi Order. Moral neutrals also eschew what they see as the radical egoism of darker, "evil" philosophies. Throrface 3 yr. ago. Seems to be this at least some of the time, as for all of her helping Spider-Man every so often she does also seem to often have her own personal and ambiguous agenda. Often, neutral characters can be the least-limited. Though Mortal Kombat considers him to be a good character, as I said above neutral characters can and will side with good against evil if the occasion calls for it. Most anime characters can also be sorted into this system. He just as easily makes friends with the, Goblins, who regard the main conflict in the series as "a wizard's war" and therefore not concerning them. Also Therkla, who in one strip claims she's "fed up with good guys and bad guys" and just wants everyone to be safe. He will not kill, but may harm an innocent. The true neutral character wants to work within the law and will observe most customs and mores because it it in their best interest to do so. But they do not set out to do good the way a good character does, nor do they set out to be cruel or callous the way an evil character does. Lawful neutral characters follow laws not only for their own self-interest, but also because they believe that one should always follow the law, even laws that run counter to self-interest. until the ending, in which they reclaim it following Jabba's death. Prior to his Character Development Han Solo is a thoroughly self-interested smuggler who does not at all like the idea of getting involved in a conflict between the Rebellion and the Empire (and says as much to Leia) and only does get involved for the monetary reward. Seems like more of a "go with the flow" type character. While he certainly has his heroic moments by and large C-3PO is very neurotic and not at all interested in involving himself in dangerous and chaotic conflicts. He just wants to get back home and will fight anyone who gets in his way regardless of their moral alignment. Shamelessly and unapologetically machiavellian, but as time goes on his ruthless and villainous side becomes less and less pronounced, until eventually he becomes more this in the form of someone who is still self-interested, but not to the same villainous extent as before. That said they are NOT completely ambivalent and uncaring. Though he can shift to Neutral Good or Neutral Evil depending on the player's actions, in general the cold-blooded Witcher fits this alignment by way of his moral ambiguity and resistance to doing anything that doesn't carry with it a monetary reward. In keeping with his being an animal character but besides that he is also noticeably more selfish than Aladdin. Both women are even looking for a particular man, though their desires differ greatly. Goblins in general are of this alignment, neither favoring the Horde or the Alliance when selling their goods, and tend to mostly stay out of conflicts enough to profit them as much as possible. 5 True Neutral: Karin and Yuzu Kurosaki. True neutral characters tend to remain nonjudgmental and uncommitted to any moral, legal, or philosophical system beyond the basic tenets of their own society. Neutral evil characters have no such qualms about burning bridges if the reward is great enough. Neutral Good- A neutral good character does the best that a good person can do. A Neutral Good character has no problems with co-operating with lawful officials and rules but does not feel beholden to or affiliated with them. Probably in-between this and Neutral Good in the end. Huh? Martin himself has outright said that Tyrion is the most neutral character in the whole series. Same as Rocket, at least again, before Character Development sets in. Those in power prefer to pursue their private goals. A chaotic neutral character has no preference for good or evil. True Neutral Characters in Pop Culture. Lawful neutral and true neutral characters are similar in their morality. Which is the best? In the event that doing the right thing requires the bending or breaking of rules, they may or may not suffer the same inner conflict that a Lawful Good character would, and if they do, then perhaps not as seriously. Luigi,Izuku Midoriya, Android 16, Link, Quasimodo, Spider-Man (MCU),Batman (The Batman), Gandalf, Wander, DJ, Sierra Obenauer, Courage, Gizmo, andHiccup). Despite this fact, true neutral beings do not resent being into struggles involving different viewpoints. The Dragon (#26). Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook. They will also follow laws out of fear of punishment. This is the ultimate guide to famous Lawful Neutral fictional characters from anime and manga. Also, these characters are the opposite of Neutral Evil who are mostly neutral but on the evil side. A True Neutral is somebody whose first solution to any dilemma is 'what would a bear do?'. "What makes a man turn neutral? Ryuk, and apparently the Shinigami in general. True Neutrals may still Default to Good, because often it's just blatant how nasty the evil side is. Thing is though, Cage found that his conscience more often than not didn't allow him to act that way and he ultimately became more Neutral Good/Chaotic Good, including as a member of the New Avengers. But it's not because they're malevolent: rather they are again animals trying to preserve themselves, and are largely incapable of telling right from wrong, at least in the original movies. Given that he's depicted as being an anti-establishment radical in some of the older Spider-Man comics, I could argue his being Chaotic Neutral. The movie version played by Emma Stone on the other hand, is much more heroic, because she actively helps Spider-Man. Krusty tends to be depicted as being pretty crooked and sleazy, but is also not without a sympathetic side and compared to the actions of say, Mr. Burns, Sideshow Bob, Snake, and others, his criminal acts are pretty tame. However, they are prone to seeing actual Good alignments as zealotry, at least when they make demands of the Neutral except if the Neutral character in question is a self-acknowledged coward or similar and admits that there is a better way to live than how she actually does. They do not wish ill on those they do not know, but they also do not care when they hear of evil befalling them. True neutral beings want the benefits of the social order to be applied equally to all. Taking sides in a conflict that doesn't affect your survival. Prior to his Character Development Han Solo is a thoroughly self-interested smuggler who does not at all like the idea of getting involved in a conflict between the Rebellion and the Empire (and says as much to Leia) and only does get involved for the monetary reward. He is devoted to helping others. Usually though more Neutral Good or, at his most obnoxious, Chaotic Neutral. They may behave in a good manner to those that they consider friends and allies, but will only act maliciously against those who have tried to injure them in some way. It is possible for Viconia deVir to change her initial evil alignment to this. Sometimes this, depending on the episode. The Lady of Pain, despite her evil sounding title, is completely apathetic towards morality and is utterly inscrutable. If you have a difficulty deciding which alignment a neutral-aligned character belongs to, the main difference between Lawful Neutral, True Neutral and Chaotic Neutral is not their lack of devotion to either good or evil, but the methods they believe are best to show it: Compare Crowning Moment of Indifference. trying to stop you though, as the Pfhor completely ignore his offers of assistance. Possibly an older Amy going by some fan theories, but either way Viola comes off as pretty stoic and apathetic, and never really shows much in the way of strong moral convictions. A particular form of government lasts as long as the ruler or dynasty in power can maintain it. A Neutral Good character is guided by their conscience and typically acts altruistically, without regard for or against Lawful precepts such as rules or tradition. Initially he's pretty content to just do whatever the Organization tells him to do and doesn't really think for himself all that much. Thing is though, Cage found that his conscience more often than not didn't allow him to act that way and he ultimately became more Neutral Good/Chaotic Good, including as a member of the New Avengers. True Neutral characters WILL pick a side if they are forced to, and usually side with good over evil (since the average person would rather have a good person looking after them than an evil one). This is because some true neutral beings look far beyond the immediate situation to the overall balance of the cosmos. Considering the rest of the race, this is what makes them neutral. And much of it is a plot version of, He seems to work for the government, is sent to rescue a well-to-do in danger and, when it turns out she was taking part in orchestrating Death Watch, Jack may have struck her, but he notably didn't kill her (although he expressed regret at sparing her). Perhaps they care little for the conflict and have their own goals, which are neither particularly good or evil. The true neutral character will use any means to benefit themselves, but will not follow this philosophy to its extreme conclusion through an unrestrained pursuit of self-interest. Thanks! Neutral Good is known as the "Benefactor" alignment. 7. He helps the Rebel Alliance around the time of Empire Strikes Back, but more for money than ideology. The Oracle sells information to anyone who asks, to the best of his ability, whether it helps or hinders the OOTS. They tend to return the same treatment that, They receive from others and just act naturally for the most past. In spite of being a sentient, aware young man toward everything happening in the forces of Zeon, he could do very little to change the course for them. It is a philosophy of pure equitistic consequentialism. Equivalent alignment in other game systems: Neutral (Warhammer), Apathetic, Worldly, and Conformist (Alternity). Although the true neutral character does not believe that the law should be followed all of the time, neither do they believe that laws are completely useless. Like C-3PO and Strider Hiryu above, he's in-between this and Good and like his friend Han ultimately starts to inch more into Chaotic Good territory. Left the Strider program and chose retirement and seclusion. A true neutral character may use poison as long as there is an overwhelming need. For these reasons, being nature's mediators, true neutral characters should be diplomatic and tactful, but they may also come across as being strange and enigmatic until one gets to know them and their "world view" better. 8. But it's not because they're malevolent: rather they are again animals trying to preserve themselves, and are largely incapable of telling right from wrong, at least in the original movies. All new pages should use the preloadable templates feature on the edit page to add the appropriate basic page markup. Really, the Hulk's been several different alignments over the years. Chaotic neutral anime characters don't care about law and order - they'll either make their own rules and happily break them as necessary, or live without any kind of orderly system. THIS SHOULD BE WORKING NOW, REPORT ANY ISSUES TO. Luke tried to be this early in his career, fashioning himself as the "Hero for Hire" who would do good only if you paid him and would keep to himself otherwise. She very much dislikes the Alliance, and displays contempt for bureaucracy and authoritarian order, while at the same time respecting and enforcing Mal's brand of order on board the ship. As is stated in the series, his purpose is to discourage the humans to try to enter the domains of God. and their respective Dungeons & Dragons alignments. All-Powerful Bystander (They are Infinity Neutral due their Nature ). They may struggle passionately on behalf of themselves or others, as well as feel compassion for those they barely know. As is the case with most animal characters. Martin himself has outright said that Tyrion is the most neutral character in the whole series. A fairly self-centered and self-absorbed rich man's daughter who is ultimately the very definition of spoiled rotten. Per being an incredibly powerful cosmic entity, Eternity generally prefers to stay out of the affairs of the rest of the universe altogether, and only gets involved in the absolute most dire of circumstances that he feels require his attention. However, this has the consequences of many eldar embracing the path of the ranger, leaving their craftworlds to seek adventure and freedom, putting many eldar in a chaotic light too. He is devoted to helping others. With the exception of Gamora, all of the members of the team start out as this in the movie before Character Development sets in. It seems that whenever Druids show up in any traditional high-fantasy setting they're pretty much required to be this alignment, even though there are some examples of non-neutral Druids in fiction (Faldorn from Baldur's Gate for instance, who I'd judge to be Chaotic Evil). But then again, he also likes to be a cynical jerk. Kind of in-between this and Neutral Good. On works pages: Character Alignment is only to be used in works where it is canonical, and only for characters who have alignments in-story. Karkat qualifies by simply being a jerk instead of the murdering kind of evil his teammates often display. The type of Pure Good hero that falls under the chaotic character alignment always falls under Chaotic Good . Characters that fit this description: Sherlock Holmes, "The Driver" (Ryan Gosling's character in Drive), M (James Bond) Chaotic Neutral This character type is commonly known as "The Free . There will be no Real Life examples under any circumstances; it just invites an Edit War. True Neutral makes a good 'transition' alignment if a Neutral Evil character is going through some serious Character Development, they may reach a point where they're not doing so much evil, but not consistently doing good just yet either, and similarly when they do have something they want done, have no particular preference on whether to do it by obeying rules or breaking them. He even flat-out says at one point that he "blows with the wind. 6. Power? As such, he's a type 1. Dragon (#163). Either this or Chaotic Neutral, being a cold-blooded and remorseless seeker of vengeance who doesn't care who she kills in the process of attaining her goals. Warcraft III: For much of the game, Tyrande Whisperwind is a single-minded Lawful Neutral Action Girl. 6. TSR:1979. and Gygax, Gary. From what little I've seen him, he just wants to be left alone and attend to his garden. Likewise, a true neutral religion may list the following as sins. Chaotic neutral characters feel that true neutral characters limit themselves by paying lip service to laws and customs that they do not necessarily support. Each thing exists as a part of the whole, one as a check or balance to the other, with life necessary for death, happiness for suffering, good for evil, order for chaos, and vice versa. The oath she took to protect Ashenvale is her only priority and until the . An individual who is completely apathetic and ambivalent to the greater world and only gets involved because his girlfriend asked him to. This entry is two characters in one, since Karin and Yuzu are fairly similar. This way, if we're struggling with how . The Tomb kings are generally feared by many because of their undead natures, but most of the time, they just want to be left alone and have nothing to do with the wars of the living. Also, to the untrained eye, Sasuke seems to change alliances as often as he changes his wardrobe (the two actually seem to be somewhat connected anyway, Curiously, the Hidden Mist Village as well seemed to had transitioned to this. Justice and morality does not factor into the regulation of magic, only whether or not the wizard has violated one of the Laws. Further, a Neutral character or organisation may work with an Evil party more easily than a Good character could, because the Neutral cares less and can more easily dismiss things that are only wrong "in principle" according to those overzealous Good characters for some silly reason, ie. They might not care about good and evil; an evil lich and a band of heroes resurrecting a fallen ally are equally guilty in their eyes. Thus, True Neutral. Again, he goes where there's money to be made, classic mercenary style. A True Neutral character who follows the ideal of death similar to Raven Queen might not like to deal death but will recognize it as a part of the natural order. Despair is neutral (if not very pleasant for others) as she only cares about her work and hoping the family will be nice (although she is easily swayed by Desire). In Pro-Wrestling fandom, these characters are called "Tweeners" (as in "between a, A face will sometimes become a Neutral character by default if they're feuding with a bigger face and haven't officially turned heel. (1) Gygax, Gary. Examples include the Rock at. It depends on his mood. As such his fitting this should surprise nobody. Joseph finds no base in his search as he mistakenly . One method of categorizingfictional characters is through thecharacter alignment system, which is derived in the fantasy tabletop gameDungeons & Dragons. True neutral can also be associated with ethical equitism and skepticism. The table top roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons uses what is known as the moral alignment system which sorts characters into one of nine categories that address their feelings towards morality itself and the laws that govern our society. As all things in the cosmos are equally important and necessary, life is as valuable as death to the true neutral being, because life is inevitably followed by death. I find it incredibly helpful to look at some iconic examples from pop culture. Chaotic neutral and true neutral characters have a similar moral outlook. Benson (Regular Show) Hulk (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Taffyta Muttonfudge. There are many ways to roleplay a Dungeons & Dragons character, from lawful to chaotic, and good to evil. In contrast a neutral good character would view it as a noble and worthwhile goal. Hmm You mean like, maybe I should take an interest in his work? True Neutral characters WILL pick a side if they are forced to, and usually side with good over evil (since the average person would rather have a good person looking after them than an evil one). Despite behaving in an extremely creepy manner at all times, he's only watching for the wellbeing of the universe, even though during the main plot that causes a huge amount of death and suffering. After getting Nora back for Mr. When he does fight, it's because of Froggy, curiosity, or for survival. True neutrals tend to believe in lex talionis forms of justice. Neutral good characters, on the other hand, will behave altruistically even when dealing with others who are not friends or relatives, and may even forgive enemies that have done them grievous harm in the past (provided their enemy has truly mended his ways). Some neutral characters, on the other hand, commit themselves philosophically to neutrality. Really she comes off as someone who's just content to go with the flow, attaching herself to whoever she feels is most deserving of her loyalty.