The system examines character moral and ethical leanings within the framework of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. It offers a method, often questionnaire-based, to categorize characters along axes of good versus evil and lawful versus chaotic. For instance, a character consistently acting selflessly to aid others, while respecting societal rules, might be categorized as Lawful Good.
Understanding a character’s disposition is important for role-playing consistency and for party cohesion within the game. Historically, it provided a framework for Dungeon Masters to create believable non-player characters (NPCs) and to shape campaign narratives around the ethical choices made by the player characters. It also allows players to develop richer backstories and to better predict their character’s reactions to in-game events.
