"Another View of the Nine-Point Alignment Scheme." At least the police force is severely low on corruption. like in episode 6 where she throws popcorn to prevent one character form killing/denying another, order the deaths of 28000 souls to preserve the balance. "Rick Blaine, Casablanca. Throrface 3 yr. ago. These characters can be some of the most puzzling, but also the most complex. Ferb: Well, sometimes if you love somebody, you have to meet them halfway. Ergo, he is either this or Chaotic Neutral. A wandering Samurai who just goes wherever the action is, not caring who his opponent happens to be or what their moral alignment is. Like MJ Gwen's pretty unambitious in her goals and is generally content to just go with the flow. The "true" neutral looks upon all other alignments as facets of the system of many things. Obviously not the Lizard himself, but Curt Connors tends to be either this or Neutral Good. This can make for a particularly ruthless Wild Card character. 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. Loki (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Bender. 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. 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. Another possible example would be Lorne, who often seems to see himself as morally obliged to lend his powers to anyone who asks, even if they're very evil, on the grounds that he's just an instrument of fate. And she's not really any worse than the Punisher, who I consider to be of Neutral alignment so 2023 GAMESPOT, A FANDOM COMPANY. The final member of the power trio in Class 1-A, Shoto Todoroki is an extremely riveting character with a powerful Quirk to boot. Neutral is the best alignment you can be because it means you act naturally, without prejudice or compulsion. hello.". 9. If someone treats a neutral evil character well, they can only expect good treatment from that character as long as the current relationship offers the best advantage to him. It goes on to explain that "Clearly, there are very few true neutral characters in the world". He helps the Rebel Alliance around the time of Empire Strikes Back, but more for money than ideology. By and large MJ just wants a calm, peaceful, normal life and though not a fan of the supervillains regularly criticizes Peter for being a superhero and typically opposes his being Spider-Man. True neutral can also be associated with ethical equitism and skepticism. A race that is pretty far removed from the rest of the galaxy and most concerned with turning a profit for themselves. One common misconception is thinking that true neutral characters seek a balance by deliberately following a certain alignment one day and an entirely different alignment the next. That said, they swing back and fourth between Lawful and Chaotic so much that it is hard putting the whole race under either label. I personally don't come from that school of thought, but it's an argument I can sympathize with at least, so I'll ultimately judge Galactus to be in-between this and Neutral Evil. Another admittedly controversial call. Neutral good is the best alignment you can be because it means doing what is good without bias for or against order. A Neutral Evil character is a flexible and somewhat unpredictable villain, although they are not as erratic and whimsical as a true Chaotic Evil anime villain who makes up rules on the fly. They do not necessarily strive for philosophical balance. Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality? (2), True neutral is typically the most misunderstood of all alignments. Even the Dwarves in the Hobbit are still kind of self-interested for the most part, and in all I feel that the Dwarves having such an isolationist and at times greedy mindset makes them more this. 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. If the king had hired me, I'd have happily killed the rebels! True Neutral Characters Anime Celebrity All Categories L Death Note 14k/3.1k INTP 5w4 Squidward Tentacles SpongeBob SquarePants (1999) 11.2k/4.2k ISTJ 4w3 Levi Ackerman Shingeki no Kyojin 10.9k/2.6k ISTP 6w5 Ray Yakusoku no Neverland 10.8k/3.3k INTP 5w6 Killua Zoldyck Hunter X Hunter 9.5k/5k INTP 6w5 Shinji Ikari Neon Genesis Evangelion 9.3k/1.7k 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. All new trope pages will be made with the "Trope Workshop" found on the "Troper Tools" menu and worked on until they have at least three examples. But the version of him in the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon I see as being more this due to just being so mellow and disinclined to make himself the center of attention. Will not betray a family member, unless the circumstances are dire. How close she is to becoming. But outside of that he is chiefly out for his own and is very resistant to joining either the Rebellion or Darth Vader. Often, neutral characters can be the least-limited. Settles into this during the course of the game. Also Therkla, who in one strip claims she's "fed up with good guys and bad guys" and just wants everyone to be safe. Failure to do so may result in deletion of contributions and blocks of users who refuse to learn to do so. The Guild of the Faceless Men's philosophy seems close enough of True Neutrality. In the MCU, at least initially. November 1990: 74-78. When he does fight, it's because of Froggy, curiosity, or for survival. True neutral characters follow a morality of reciprocity. In the original Arabian Night, where his story is more akin to winning the lottery, rather than about a well-meaning underdog who stops the villain and saves the day. The neutral good character uses a variety of means to promote and further the cause of goodness, but true neutral characters are not interested in a selfless pursuit of beneficial results for others. Though he's always been seen as one of Spider-Man's greatest foes, it should be noted that Eddie Brock is often in fact an anti-hero who outside of his vendetta with Spider-Man actually considers himself a protector of society and to his credit does know how to play the part fairly well. Hmm You mean like, maybe I should take an interest in his work? True Neutral: Big Boss (Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes), Mad Max (Mad Max - but it varies), Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones), John Wick (John Wick) Chaotic Neutral: Han Solo (Star Wars Episode IV), Venom Snake (Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain), The Incredible Hulk (Incredible Hulk), John Constantine (Hellblazer) comments After being freed from his malevolent programming and also Iago's influence he is content to just spend eternity with his mate alone and not interfere with anyone else's business before his mate convinces him to start acting like a true Gargolye again. He will follow the law unless breaking it is in his best interest and he's reasonably sure that he will not be caught. Above respect for life and good, or disregard for life and promotion of evil, the . True neutral characters don't want to "rock the boat" but will on occasion if their self-interest is overwhelmingly served by breaking the law or flouting custom. They're not particularly malevolent, but they ain't helping the Republic for any idealistic reasons either. The movie version played by Emma Stone on the other hand, is much more heroic, because she actively helps Spider-Man. Most neutral characters exhibit a lack of conviction or bias rather than a commitment to neutrality. Neutral good and true neutral characters both believe that any means should be used to achieve desirable outcomes, but they disagree on exactly what types of outcomes are desirable. I don't fault the humans for killing them mind you, but it's more a case of people vs. hostile wildlife than a true good vs. evil affair. The chaotic neutral character sees no value in laws, customs, or mores. The Dragon (#26). Between that and his animal-level or near-animal level intelligence and I'd say he fits this pretty well. True Neutral characters can seem somewhat selfish, but they can also seem rather happy-go-lucky in comparison to more responsible characters. Chaotic neutral is the best alignment you can be because it represents true freedom from both society's restrictions and a do-gooder's zeal. The Eldar qualify for this alignment for many reasons. True Neutral characters are indifferent to Order Versus Chaos, and their only interest is in living their own lives. That is to say that in big conflicts between good and evil True Neutral characters try to remain well, neutral, as much as possible. After getting Nora back for Mr. In this way, true neutral characters are very much like most real-life people. Benson (Regular Show) Hulk (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Taffyta Muttonfudge. I'll sacrifice some to save my beloved! 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. Abigail Whistler (Live-Action Marvel Universe), Ali (Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo), America Chavez (Marvel Cinematic Universe). In this character's view, one's time will come when it is supposed to come, and no sooner or later. 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. Nature will prevail and keep things as they were meant to be, provided the "wheel" surrounding the hub of nature does not become unbalanced due to the work of unnatural forces--such as human and other intelligent creatures interfering with what is meant to be. Both of these types will tend to return the treatment they receive from others. 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. Vanessa: Halfway, huh? until the ending, in which they reclaim it following Jabba's death. He does also help fight against Prince Xizor, but even there I'd say more because he and Han Solo are old friends. The rest of the endless are arguably also neutral, but Desire and Despair, if judged by human standards, might tend to sadism. God (Since God being Neutral in many stories and being above good and evil. For me, I feel that a big part of his character arc is the journey from this alignment to Neutral Good. 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. You shall advance yourself without harming others. The Complete Druid's Handbook. 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. Thanks! Extremely territorial and ferocious when provoked (and will sometimes. And then we have Kyon of course. Despite this fact, true neutral beings do not resent being into struggles involving different viewpoints. He comes out of retirement every so often to face an unambiguous crisis, but beyond that he prefers to keep to himself. He comes out of retirement every so often to face an unambiguous crisis, but beyond that he prefers to keep to himself. Equivalent alignment in other game systems: Neutral (Warhammer), Apathetic, Worldly, and Conformist (Alternity). He's explicitly stated as not being evil, but as the embodiment of the ideal of the hunt, while he's after prey the Erlking is merciless and vicious. I personally don't come from that school of thought, but it's an argument I can sympathize with at least, so I'll ultimately judge Galactus to be in-between this and Neutral Evil. Unlike chaotic good characters, who care about bettering society and helping others, and chaotic evil characters who are all about causing misery, chaotic neutral characters don't really care if their actions help or hurt others. Sometimes this, depending on the episode. ", "I stick my neck out for nobody. Neville (Rabbit-Proof Fence) A.R.C. Really, the Hulk's been several different alignments over the years. (2) Renaud, J.R. "Making law out of chaos." Obviously not the Lizard himself, but Curt Connors tends to be either this or Neutral Good. In Second Edition all True Neutral people were stated to be type 4, and the player's guide definition explains that they always side with the underdog, and sometimes swap sides when one is winning. 2. Breaking your word to a friend or ally, unless life is threatened. Not really evil though, and as such True Neutral really is the best fit for her. If an enemy is in need, they will ignore him or take advantage of his misfortune. But some characters just don't fit either end of either axis: they're not selfless enough to be Good, but not exploitative enough to be Evil; they're not rule-abiding enough to be Lawful, but not arbitrary enough to be Chaotic. There are many ways to roleplay a Dungeons & Dragons character, from lawful to chaotic, and good to evil. He certainly doesn't have any particularly strong moral convictions. For the different types in which this alignment may manifest, check True Neutral/Analysis. Neutral characters aren't evil or overly-good, but that doesn't mean they can't be interesting. Kyubey is one of these. They even spend an intimate, seemingly quiet picnic for most of the movie, totally unaware of the mess outside. For example, once the strong evil forces in an area have been conquered, and the balance restored, the true neutral character will stop acting "good." 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. Centaurs as well, who are only concerned with predicting the future and refuse to go against what has been foretold, although one centaur, Firenze, says, In the case of goblins and centaurs though, their perceived neutrality on wizarding matters is really more a case of. If someone else is in need, they will weigh the options of the potential rewards and dangers associated with the act. Such a character thinks of good as better than evil-after all, she would rather have good neighbors and rulers than evil ones. However, the brutality of his kills certainly don't fall under any "Good" category I care to think of, he claims "I don't work for justice, and I'm certainly not its bitch", and he has a habit of doing things his own way when the situation calls for it, violence was the only way to keep her from being separated from Natsuki, As long as you do NOT double-cross him, of course. I just can't---Ferb? Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook. True Neutral is the base alignment of animals, which prompts Druids to be of the True Neutral alignment in RPGs, although this is only 'neutral' if you do not consider the animal world and nature elementals a side of their own. 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). 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). Published Apr 22, 2020. So clearly losing that podrace was good for his conscience. But all are of equal import, and none should be allowed to take precedence over another, unless an imbalance should be perceived--in which case corrective steps must be taken until the balance is righted once again. We've got the definition nailed down. They are a primarily self-interested and largely loyal-less species that are not all that good or evil, instead being most concerned with turning a profit for themselves. The neutral evil character does not believe that one good turn deserves another, however. Another admittedly controversial call. That being said, they're arguably the best of heroes. The following two lists detail common actions undertaken during "adventuring" that are considered honorable and dishonorable for the true neutral alignment. to let it continue to grow until it is big enough to break out of the bottle on its own, "someone needs to feed the duckling while it grows", enforcing a peace by dispassionately saying "I go now to destroy your respective homeworlds. If you can help us with this wiki please sign up and help us! and their respective Dungeons & Dragons alignments. Their methods vary; just as the Neutral Good character . In keeping with his being an animal character but besides that he is also noticeably more selfish than Aladdin. 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. Between that and his animal-level or near-animal level intelligence and I'd say he fits this pretty well. You shall aid those who aid you and harm those who harm you. Nothing must ever become predominant or out of balance. Outside of that he just wants to be left alone and save his dying wife's life. As such he has frequently antagonized and opposed various superheroes, but has also sometimes worked with them. Some neutral characters, on the other hand, commit themselves philosophically to neutrality. While he remains largely self-interested, he also comes to care about Elizabeth to a degree and rarely if ever hurts innocent Columbia civilians, and is thus not completely without a conscience. They simply live their lives, whether that means tearing down a code of laws, following a code of laws, creating an orderly society, causing the breakdown of some kinds of order, or staying away from society altogether. He helps the Rebel Alliance around the time of Empire Strikes Back, but more for money than ideology. Her chipper nature and demeanor would normally put her more in the direction of good, but she did try to kill Spider-Man just because she was in love with one of his enemies, and when she accidentally shot her villainous boyfriend instead during his fight with Spidey, she came to hate the hero. A.O. 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. They might help or hurt other people incidentally, but that's never the primary goal. 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. His anime-only henchwoman Slur is quite probably Lawful Evil, though. Though his motivations never made much sense, hence the chaotic part. 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. Well she IS a baby after all, if not also a surprisingly and deceptively intelligent one. Bart Simpson. Such a "deviation" will be temporary, until the true neutral being recognizes and modifies his actions in accordance with the new balance. They sometimes break the law, they sometimes follow it. Both women are even looking for a particular man, though their desires differ greatly. Freeze Batman even urges him to save her and stop trying to be a villain, because it's not who he is. 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. From Yamaguchi to Daichi, here are all the members of Karasuno from Haikyuu!! For the rest, they do not care. The clone is barely interested in the rebellion anymore than he is in the Empire and is most concerned with finding Juno Eclipse and coming to better terms with who he is. Where neutral good characters are altruistic, true neutral characters are interested in their own affairs. 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. Reply. True neutral characters feel that lawful neutral characters are too obsessed with established laws and customs to realize that they may be better able to support their own interests by advancing personal freedom as well as law and order. I would, but it's actually evil. Much like Han Solo and Dash Rendar before him, Cade Skywalker pre-Character Development is a fairly self-centered and selfish individual, also being a bounty hunter. We have some idea of how our true neutral character will act in different situations, but sometimes, situational examples aren't always enough. 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. Lawful in rpg alignment terms can encompass legality, but actually represents Order vs Chaos. 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. The 20 Best 'Chaotic Neutral' Anime Characters of All Time. Another animal character, and believe it or not this one's NOT a Disney creation. That said they are NOT completely ambivalent and uncaring. He might let a defeated opponent off the hook, but he also might kill them. But outside of that he doesn't really do all that much. The lawful neutral character takes issue with the true neutral because the true neutral character will readily admit that he mostly benefits from the law, but he will not go out of his way to support the law. In fact, it is only because of his ongoing feud with Spider-Man that I'm listing him as this and not Chaotic Good. Ebott. He just wants to get back home and will fight anyone who gets in his way regardless of their moral alignment. Not to mention that Lizardman is shown to be just as willing to fight evil characters as he is good ones in the pursuit of his goal, and even defeats Nightmare at the end of his story mode. They are twin girls and the youngest children of Isshin and Masaki, and they have nothing to do with Soul Reapers, hollows, plots, or anything else. There is to be no arguing over canonical alignments, and no Real Life examples, ever.
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