Alignments

In the D&D world, there is a concept called character alignment. This basically defines how the character should behave and should guide the character's actions. Here are descriptions of each alignment with a familiar character to help you understand the differences:

1. Lawful good - This type of character follows the letter and spirit of the law. They don't lie, cheat, steal, or leave an injured person behind AND they will make personal sacrifice to help others. Jack (on Lost) and David Boreanaz as ANGEL are Lawful Good.
   
2. Neutral good - These characters will generally do good actions regardless of the law. If the law is oppressive, break it as long as you are doing good work. Ghandi was Neutral Good
   
3. Chaotic Good - He can be a rebel and does the right thing to make social change, no matter what the lay of the land is. Robin Hood is Chaotic Good
   
4. Lawful Neutral - Jack Bauer and Lost's Sayid are soldiers who follow all orders. Good and evil are not their worries, rather, they are bound by honor and order. For this reason, they are Lawful Neutral.
   
5. Neutral - Han Solo is Neutral. Not good or evil. Not Lawful or unlawful. Just neutral on all fronts. He became more lawful good after that whole freezing incident, but who wouldn't?
   
6. Chaotic Neutral - On Lost, Hurley is Chaotic Neutral and so is Cap'n Jack Sparrow. They don't want to cause harm to others nor do they really care about the law. They are free spirits and act out of self-interest.
   
7. Lawful Evil - Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh in No Country for Old Men is chillingly lawful evil. He has his own code based on when or when not to kill. Other people live or die by it, but he keeps his word and kills when his code tells him to kill.
   
8. Neutral Evil - Lost's Sawyer is this alignment. They will only do harmful acts when it benefits them but won't be bothered if they don't. They form temporary alliances and likely to sit out major fights or battles if they have nothing to gain. Keep them at arm's length and know that they will turn on you once they have what they need.
   
9. Chaotic Evil - These crazy bastards will chop your head off just for the hell of it. Only fear keeps them in line and they're too crazy to fear much. Keep one eye on them and move quick if you see them headed toward you. Lex Luthor and David Boreanaz as ANGELOUS are Chaotic Evil.