Name ExamplesAldric Seraphina Theobald
Dungeons & Dragons Alignments Explained
Alignment in Dungeons & Dragons defines a character's moral and ethical stance, influencing their behavior, choices, and even naming conventions. Certain names might be more common among lawful characters, while chaotic beings might favor more unpredictable or wild-sounding names.
A character's alignment affects their role-playing decisions, interactions with the world, and the names they are given or adopt. Lawful characters might have traditional or noble names, while chaotic ones may have unconventional or rebellious ones. Knowing alignment helps in choosing fitting names that reflect a character's nature.
Lawful Good
Upholds order and righteousness, always acting with honor and compassion.
Neutral Good
Acts for the greater good without strict adherence to rules or traditions.
Name ExamplesElara Darian Fenwick
Chaotic Good
Follows their own sense of morality, valuing freedom and kindness above laws.
Name ExamplesLyra Roderic Zephyr
Lawful Neutral
Follows rules and order without concern for morality, acting with discipline.
Name ExamplesVictor Lucian Elowen
True Neutral
Maintains balance in all things, neither leaning towards good nor evil, law nor chaos.
Name ExamplesSoren Ivy Balin
Chaotic Neutral
Values personal freedom above all else, often unpredictable in behavior.
Name ExamplesZyren Kaleva Nyx
Lawful Evil
Follows a strict code or hierarchy while advancing their own dark ambitions.
Name ExamplesMalrik Vashta Darius
Neutral Evil
Pursues self-interest without loyalty or concern for rules.
Name ExamplesOrcus Selvane Xanros
Chaotic Evil
Thrives on destruction, cruelty, and chaos.
Name ExamplesAzgoth Venarax Drakthul