Above all of course is his sheer apathy to everything. The chart below shows how True Neutral views itself and the other eight alignments. As such, few are neutral enough to be okay with knowingly working for an evil cause. Ferb: Well, sometimes if you love somebody, you have to meet them halfway. Killing for any reason other than survival. Usually settles into this. That said they are NOT completely ambivalent and uncaring. Metron though has a very definite role as a mediator in the Cold War between Apokolips and New Genesis, which is dependant on both sides being, Just in case anyone doubts Namor's position as True Neutral, take this into account: he's a member of Professor X's Illuminati (good) and, It has been recently revealed in his own miniseries that Taskmaster was. This list is given in the order of least severe infraction to most severe. True Neutrals may still Default to Good, because often it's just blatant how nasty the evil side is. 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. An example of this alignment is found in one of the most famous books of Italian literature, This is apparently why George was picked to be a. Also, these characters are the opposite of Neutral Evil who are mostly neutral but on the evil side. These girls are happiest when living peaceful and sensible lives, and getting . "I am not altogether on anybody's side, because nobody is altogether on my side". In my DC Universe since he starts out the same as he did in mainstream continuity, namely as a self-interested attention-seeker whose only trying to be a superhero because he thinks and hopes that it will get him fame and fortune. traveling with the good people and being courted by and eventually. As the philosophical "average" of altruism and egoism, equitism holds that harm to others should be minimized when advancing the self and that harm to the self should be minimized when advancing others. where the nasty stuff happens somewhere out of sight or to someone the Neutral doesn't care about. Again, he goes where there's money to be made, classic mercenary style. I didn't care about their cause in the slightest. Examples of villains that correlate to the Neutral Evil alignment are: Ursula, Jack Welker, Davy Jones, Chrollo Lucilfer, Dimentio, Dio Brando, Neclord, Kai Chisaki, Zira, DCEU Lex Luthor, MCU Obadiah Stane, Charles F. Muntz, Tall Man, Antasma, Lyric the Last Ancient, El Macho, and Kazuya Mishima . Neutral characters aren't evil or overly-good, but that doesn't mean they can't be interesting. 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. Not really evil though, and as such True Neutral really is the best fit for her. We have some idea of how our true neutral character will act in different situations, but sometimes, situational examples aren't always enough. THIS SHOULD BE WORKING NOW, REPORT ANY ISSUES TO. 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. Their methods vary; just as the Neutral Good character . Chaotic neutral can be a dangerous alignment when it seeks to eliminate all authority, harmony, and order in society. 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). He might let a defeated opponent off the hook, but he also might kill them. He is not without his moments of kindness though, and his victims aren't exactly sympathetic, so George R.R. He will not kill, but may harm an innocent. Vetinari is the court of the last appeal for those too poor to afford a lawyer, or who ran afoul of someone more powerful, or those no-one cares about. 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. Not that they did anything before their formal introduction to the series, even in situations where their intervention would have been warranted Anthropomorphic personifications of Death. They may believe in free will or choice. Mostly he's just a sleaze, but not quite evil in my mind. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide. Big also qualifies, generally wanting to be alone. Such a character thinks of good as better than evil-after all, she would rather have good neighbors and rulers than evil ones. Well known true neutral characters from film or literature include: The Watchers (Marvel Comics), Horace Slughorn (Harry Potter), and Tom Bombadil (Lord of the Rings). True Neutral characters are indifferent to Order Versus Chaos, and their only interest is in living their own lives. They see good, evil, law, and chaos as prejudices and dangerous extremes. Neutral Good- A neutral good character does the best that a good person can do. If this happens, she'll be of the "Don't bother me and I won't bother you" variety. The oath she took to protect Ashenvale is her only priority and until the . Settles into this during the course of the game. They differ in their outlook concerning legitimate authority and the structure of society. The type of Pure Good hero that falls under the chaotic character alignment always falls under Chaotic Good . The Guild of the Faceless Men's philosophy seems close enough of True Neutrality. They even spend an intimate, seemingly quiet picnic for most of the movie, totally unaware of the mess outside. He is devoted to helping others. 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. After getting Nora back for Mr. Killing a host who has provided you food or shelter. True neutrals are offended by those who are opinionated or bigoted. 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. Garfield. This is not very realistic, though, and usually Neutrals are just indifferent or uncommitted. Trying to persuade others to take a stance on a moral or ethical issue. 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. Subtle mind control and multiple personalities are involved. Really, the Hulk's been several different alignments over the years. Neither good nor evil. 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. Given that she's in a way an extension of Roxas their sharing an alignment (and similar alignment transition) is fitting. Shirou's response was basically, "Screw them. If you've got a problem with a character being listed here, it probably belongs on the discussion page. Perhaps they care little for the conflict and have their own goals, which are neither particularly good or evil. Moral neutrals also eschew what they see as the radical egoism of darker, "evil" philosophies. Betraying an ally or friend, unless life is in danger. THE mobile suit manufacturer in the UC-verse, they sell their products to anybody willing to pay for them, and often end up supplying multiple opposing factions in the same conflict. Is not concerned with those less fortunate. True neutral characters will behave altruistically when it comes to friends, relatives, and allies, but for the most part will return the kind of treatment they receive from others. But outside of that he doesn't really do all that much. They just want to clone, and research new ways to clone, and raise their clones, and and arguably did by manipulating her into waking up from the dream world and driving her insane, risking the balance of pretty much everything, Only Wants To Make The World A Better Place, Someone Who Only Wants To Screw People Over. The Jade Green Giant sometimes transitions into this, as after all "he just wants to be left alone". 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. Neutral good can be a dangerous alignment when it advances . A true neutral character may use poison as long as there is an overwhelming need. Joseph finds no base in his search as he mistakenly . "Rick Blaine, Casablanca. Zoe. -M-NUva. It's only as the game progresses that he begins to transition more to Neutral Good and then to Chaotic Neutral. 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. Refusing to kill when important to your survival. In this way, true neutral characters are very much like most real-life people. In this character's view, one's time will come when it is supposed to come, and no sooner or later. Dragon (#163). True neutral characters follow a morality of reciprocity. Bart Simpson. 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. As such he has frequently antagonized and opposed various superheroes, but has also sometimes worked with them. Some True Neutral characters subscribe to neutrality or "balance" as an active philosophy, which taken far enough is a form of Blue and Orange Morality (and Stupid Neutral). If someone else is in need, they will weigh the options of the potential rewards and dangers associated with the act. For me, I feel that a big part of his character arc is the journey from this alignment to Neutral Good. The rest of the endless are arguably also neutral, but Desire and Despair, if judged by human standards, might tend to sadism. Rest assured, I hold no ill will against you.". He does also help fight against Prince Xizor, but even there I'd say more because he and Han Solo are old friends.