| Neutral Evil | |
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The Neutral Evil creature views law and chaos as unnecessary considerations, for pure Evil is all-in-all. Either might be used, but both are disdained as foolish clutter useless in eventually bringing maximum evilness to the world. Similar to the Neutral Good alignment, Neutral Evil holds that neither groups nor individuals have great meaning. This ethos holds that seeking to promote weal for all actually brings woe to the truly deserving. Natural forces which are meant to cull out the weak and stupid are artificially suppressed by so-called "Good", and the fittest are wrongfully held back, so whatever means are expedient can be used by the powerful to gain and maintain their dominance, without concern for anything.
Neutral Evil characters are primarily concerned with themselves and their own advancement. They have no particular objection to working with others or, for that matter, going at it on their own. Their only interest is in getting ahead. If there is a quick and easy way to gain a profit, whether it be legal, questionable, or obviously illegal, they take advantage of it. Although Neutral Evil characters do not have the every-man-for-himself attitude of chaotic characters, they have no qualms about betraying their friends and companions for personal gain. They typically base their allegiance on power and money, which makes them quite receptive to bribes.
The Neutral Evil being is an unscrupulous, self-serving character who is only out for himself. Power, glory, wealth, position, and anything that will make his life more comfortable is his goal. It matters not who gets caught in the middle, as long as he comes out smelling like a rose. This person will lie, cheat, and kill anyone to attain his personal goals.
These characters willingly co-operate with anyone who will further their own ends. They often seek the easy road to fame and fortune, with little concern for the people they trample along the way. They value strength and ability alone. If a Neutral Evil being can use laws to weaken those who stand in the way of his success, he will use them. If he must resort to breaking the law, he will. He has no preference for either method. The only important thing is that he gets what he wants. Laws are tools to use against people, as well as their own sense of honour.
For the Neutral Evil being, law and chaos are beneath consideration in this character's quest for pure Evil in the universe. At the root of this character 's personality is the word "wicked". Evil is his goal; natural and man-made forces, if allowed to take their course, weed out the weak and useless in society. The deserving should take advantage of this condition to further their own goals by any means possible, especially to destroy weaklings who put forward "Good" actions to promote the well being of all, which is just an excuse used to deny the deserving their due. To the Neutral Evil being, life is of no value, for those who cannot take advantage of their superiority don't deserve it, and they'll only interfere with the rightful pursuits of those who do.
A Neutral Evil character never feels compelled to keep his word. He will attack and kill an unarmed foe, for those are the best kind. He will harm and may possibly kill an innocent being if he has to. He will use torture to extract information, and is capable of using torture for pleasure. He may kill for pleasure. A Neutral Evil character will use poison. He will not help those in need without a reward and he works well alone or in a group. He responds well to higher authorities until that authority attempts to use the law to hamper his ability to pursue his own agenda. He will follow the law unless breaking it is in his best interest and he's reasonably sure that he will not be caught. He may betray a family member, comrade, or friend if it is convenient to do so and it advances his agenda. Neutral Evil characters are indifferent to the concepts of self-discipline and honour, finding them useful only if they can be used to advance their own interests or gain power over others.