Seriously, that's all he EVER thinks or talks about. Middle-Neutral is a character that simply just doesn't care that much about good or evil or law or chaos. 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. Vanessa: Halfway, huh? In, addition, this attitude of balance will ordinarily be reflected in a true neutral's choice of companions and should thus be demonstrated with reasonable consistency. 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. Some true neutral characters do haenous things, but never without justification. Examples include the Rock at. Also, Cernd, a werewolf-druid who spends most of his time speaking in. 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. 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 "true" neutral looks upon all other alignments as facets of the system of many things. But it's not good either! A True Neutral scientist may work for the good guys because it furthers their research, but they may also work for the bad guys for the same reason. In contrast a neutral good character would view it as a noble and worthwhile goal. On the other hand, they may well be on one side or the other, at least nominally. 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. They're out for their own and do not like to get involved if at all possible with either good or evil, but again will usually side with the former if forced. A true neutral character may use poison as long as there is an overwhelming need. Harry and Luccio actually engage in a bit of a debate on this in, Bob the Skull, who is explicitly a morally blanks slate defined by his current owner when they take possession of him. Mugen is an anti-hero who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty and kill when he deems it necessary - but he refuses to take down innocent people for no reason. They see good, evil, law, and chaos as prejudices and dangerous extremes. Above all of course is his sheer apathy to everything. By the character alignment name, one should not be fooled. It depends on his mood. When he does fight, it's because of Froggy, curiosity, or for survival. And then we have Kyon of course. 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. In keeping with his being an animal character but besides that he is also noticeably more selfish than Aladdin. If an enemy is in need, they will ignore him or take advantage of his misfortune. Some neutral characters, on the other hand, commit themselves philosophically to neutrality. Abigail Whistler (Live-Action Marvel Universe), Ali (Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo), America Chavez (Marvel Cinematic Universe). The neutral evil character does not believe that one good turn deserves another, however. Taking sides in a conflict that doesn't affect your survival. A "hell-fire and brimstone" lawful good priest is just as offensive as a neutral evil racial supremacist in their eyes. Neeshka is listed as True Neutral, but acts like archetypal. 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. Sergei, one of the corrections officers on Carnate, has decided to spend what will probably be the last hours of his life as happy and stoned as possible. They see lawfuls as overly strict and rigid while chaotics are viewed as overly lax and inconsistent. True Neutral Characters in Pop Culture. Whether it's yakuza or law enforcement, no one gets in Mugen's way. True neutral individuals do not lack interest, ambition, or passion--they value their own well-being and that of friends and loved ones. The Ten True Neutral Commandments A.O. ", Due to never receiving instructions on anything from their state legislature, the New York delegates in, Luke Skywalker, as with many other young heroes in fictions, also starts as a, Anakin Skywalker. 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. Aaron Davis Aarti Kaushik Abdulla Abigail (Final Fight) Abigail Walker Abominable Greench Abominable Snow Monster Abominable Snowman (The Powerpuff Girls) Abomination (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Acromantula Acromantula Colony Ada Mason Adam "Kane" Marcus Adam Meiks Adam Murray Adam Stanheight 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 The Dragon (#26). Perhaps they care little for the conflict and have their own goals, which are neither particularly good or evil. A true neutral has no preference for law or chaos, while also having no preference for good or evil. Does not seek positions of authority over others. You have to admit, for all his being a "villain" Kronk is pretty nice and harmless all things considered. A True Neutral is somebody whose first solution to any dilemma is 'what would a bear do?'. Point also goes to the Harlequins, who doesn't really associate very much with the craftworlds, but are technically still allies. Definitely a bit of a jerk in that Paladin is clearly self-interested and goes where the money goes. Benson (Regular Show) Hulk (Marvel Cinematic Universe) Taffyta Muttonfudge. Also Wan Shi Tong from the great Library. Any actions which seem good are merely actions which the neutral evil character has determined will give him a greater benefit in the future, often to the detriment of their benefactor. 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 rest of the endless are arguably also neutral, but Desire and Despair, if judged by human standards, might tend to sadism. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide. They might help or hurt other people incidentally, but that's never the primary goal. Such behavior makes true neutral characters unpredictable, and the cumulative effect promotes chaos more than anything else. True Neutral characters are indifferent to Order Versus Chaos, and their only interest is in living their own lives. They're not selfish or mean, but they're not saints either, and they don't try to be. A true neutral may take up the cause of his nation, not because he necessarily feels obligated to do so, but because it just makes sense to support the group that protects your way of life. 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. Freeze Batman even urges him to save her and stop trying to be a villain, because it's not who he is. Neutral characters aren't evil or overly-good, but that doesn't mean they can't be interesting. (4). 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. "Another View of the Nine-Point Alignment Scheme." Kind of in-between this and Neutral Good. 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. Also Therkla, who in one strip claims she's "fed up with good guys and bad guys" and just wants everyone to be safe. Neutral Good is known as the "Benefactor" alignment. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook. Joseph finds no base in his search as he mistakenly . But when he unexpectedlystarts to care about another person, he ends up willingly sacrificing himself to save them. In fact, since most humans are true neutral, it is the alignment of the majority of people encountered in day-to-day situations. 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. Freeze Batman even urges him to save her and stop trying to be a villain, because it's not who he is. True neutral characters believe that laws should be followed as long as the law benefits themselves. Like MJ Gwen's pretty unambitious in her goals and is generally content to just go with the flow. 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. Neutral good can be a dangerous alignment when it advances . True neutral beings want the benefits of the social order to be applied equally to all. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Or were you just born with a heart full of neutrality? At first, Greed seems like he's more chaotic evil than chaotic neutral - he's totally out for himself, and is more than willing to kill other people if it means amassing possessions. 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. True neutral characters see such behavior as detrimental to self-interest (and unfair to those who have helped them) and thus will not betray benefactors. For me, I feel that a big part of his character arc is the journey from this alignment to Neutral Good. The movie version played by Emma Stone on the other hand, is much more heroic, because she actively helps Spider-Man. The oath she took to protect Ashenvale is her only priority and until the . 10 Geralt Of Rivia- True Neutral (Without Player Intervention) 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. 2023 GIANT BOMB, A FANDOM COMPANY. 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. Garfield. Outside of that he prefers to keep to himself and be alone. This is not very realistic, though, and usually Neutrals are just indifferent or uncommitted. Since it has been stuck in a never-ending cycle, it has decided to make the boy the new Deadeus so that it can finally retire. Many animal antagonists can be this, as long as they're acting like normal animals. That is to say that in big conflicts between good and evil True Neutral characters try to remain well, neutral, as much as possible. Nothing must ever become predominant or out of balance. 8. Big also qualifies, generally wanting to be alone. Dark Wizard: For your final test Slay this 'unaligned ant!'. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Reply. Chaotic neutral can be a dangerous alignment when it seeks to eliminate all authority, harmony, and order in society. Their father Eugene Greenhilt comes off this way as well. 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 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. If someone else is in need, they will weigh the options of the potential rewards and dangers associated with the act. The Jade Green Giant sometimes transitions into this, as after all "he just wants to be left alone". Cirno and other faeries are exemplars of Type 7-- being True Neutral by the non-virtue of being. An individual who is completely apathetic and ambivalent to the greater world and only gets involved because his girlfriend asked him to. One of the nine alignments from the best-known Character Alignment system. You shall follow the law unless breaking the law can advance you without harming others. 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. Has few close friends and would never betray those he has, unless circumstances are dire. The chaotic neutral character believes in the pure freedom to pursue their own self-interest (and for others to pursue their own interests in the same manner). Dr. Schlock, at least until about 2007. 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. You shall advance yourself without harming others. This may because of the enemies they've also wiped out killing them when they show up at the door and claiming they want to swap. 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. 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. 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. 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. True Neutral are characters who don't fall into either extreme. But that's not because he changed, he still has the same goal, it's just that in the new universe the most straightforward way of achieving it looks friendlier. This is the ultimate guide to famous Lawful Neutral fictional characters from anime and manga. This is the alignment of choice for Niko Bellic of. Equivalent alignment in other game systems: Neutral (Warhammer), Apathetic, Worldly, and Conformist (Alternity). A chaotic neutral character may appear to follow many laws, but does not do so because they believe in any inherent value to such systems. Absolute neutrality is the central or fulcrum position quite logically, as the neutral sees all other alignments as parts of a necessary whole. Hmm You mean like, maybe I should take an interest in his work? Neutral evil characters have no such qualms about burning bridges if the reward is great enough. In essence True Neutral characters are a more mild and innocent Neutral Evil in that they are chiefly self-interested, but not to a ruthless, cruel, or well, evil degree. 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. Subtle mind control and multiple personalities are involved. 5 True Neutral: Karin and Yuzu Kurosaki. 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. Neutral can be a dangerous alignment when it represents apathy, indifference, and a lack of conviction. He comes out of retirement every so often to face an unambiguous crisis, but beyond that he prefers to keep to himself. Thoroughly nonpartisan and supportive only of knowledge for knowledge's sake and please don't be stupid and lie to him. Zoe. 6. 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). 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. It is possible for Viconia deVir to change her initial evil alignment to this. 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. Seems like more of a "go with the flow" type character. "I am not altogether on anybody's side, because nobody is altogether on my side". 4 604 VOTES Hiei - Yu Yu Hakusho Photo: Sunrise Same as Rocket, at least again, before Character Development sets in. God (Since God being Neutral in many stories and being above good and evil. Like Setsuka, Amy is pretty single-minded in her specific goal, and has no desire to be particularly good or evil outside of that goal. Yes, he tries to kill Batmanafter Bats provokes and all but threatens him. In this way, true neutral characters are very much like most real-life people. Jaheira, a Type 4 balance-preserving Druid, who becomes more Type 6 throughout her storyline. 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. Also in Tolkein's mythos, and for the same reason no less, namely that they are pretty isolated and insist on remaining so. Many Byronic Heroes fit True Neutral as well. They advocate the middle way of neutrality as the best, most balanced road in the long run. 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. However, true neutral characters prefer to follow the law, because usually it is in their best interest to follow laws. horde which is large and strong enough to rampage throughout the galaxy. He is devoted to helping others. Like any True Neutral character, he adheres to his own ideals . There is to be no arguing over canonical alignments, and no Real Life examples, ever. He is not without his moments of kindness though, and his victims aren't exactly sympathetic, so George R.R. 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. Breaking your word to a friend or ally, unless life is threatened. Most neutral characters exhibit a lack of conviction or bias rather than a commitment to neutrality. Like Roxas she starts out as this and honestly is this for most of the game before ultimately ending as Neutral Good. Usually though more Neutral Good or, at his most obnoxious, Chaotic Neutral. Honestly, given how one-note he is I seriously question if he can even be said to have any kind of personality at all. Is not concerned with those less fortunate. As is the case with most animal characters. That and he's also stressed as being kind of a blank slate who can choose to be either good or evil. 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. 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. 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. This is because some true neutral beings look far beyond the immediate situation to the overall balance of the cosmos. This alignment is the narrowest in scope. Learn True Neutral's power and potential from these popular anime characters. She's fiercely loyal to her crew and isn't entirely cold-blooded; however, she has demonstrated a ruthless sort of pragmatism on various occasions. hello.". In essence True Neutral characters are a more mild and innocent Neutral Evil in that they are chiefly self-interested, but not to a ruthless, cruel, or well, evil degree. 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. He even flat-out says at one point that he "blows with the wind. Kepachi is a warrior who lives for the thrill of battle. houlton pioneer times classifieds,