Running a secretly evil PC
- Tell all the players but not their characters. Characters can keep secrets but players should not.
- You play along with the party to a point then betray them. The DM now controls your character and you must make a new one.
- Don’t do this.
Can neutral evil have friends?
A Neutral Evil character, on the other hand, will play along with the rules, make friends and act like a law-abiding citizen if it will further their own Evil agenda. They don’t care how society is structured or take any pleasure in causing chaos.
How do you make a good Evil character?
Villain Characteristics Checklist:
- He’s convinced he’s the good guy.
- He has many likeable qualities.
- He’s a worthy enough opponent to make your hero look good.
- You (and your reader) like when he’s on stage.
- He’s clever and accomplished enough that people must lend him begrudging respect.
- He can’t be a fool or a bumbler.
What is a lawful Evil character?
Lawful Evil definition A lawful evil villain methodically takes what he wants within the limits of his code of conduct without regard for whom it hurts. He cares about tradition, loyalty, and order but not about freedom, dignity or life. He plays by the rules but without mercy or compassion.
Why is neutral evil the worst?
Neutral evil is the most dangerous alignment because it represents pure evil without honor and without variation. These characters willingly cooperate with anyone who will further their own ends. They often seek the easy road to fame and fortune, with little concern for the people they trample along the way.
How do you make a good pure evil villain?
The Pure Evil Villain must have a clear moral agency. They must know what is right and wrong but choose to do what is wrong and stay evil. In many cases such as a villain being mentally insane, possessed/brainwashed, or just does not know what is right from wrong, then the villain cannot qualify.
Can you play an evil character without letting your party know?
Do “hidden” evil things. We left a guard alive, and my character went back and killed them after the party left. Consider letting your party in on it to begin with. If your party is into roleplaying and not metagaming, say “I’m going to play an evil character” and let them react as their characters would. Just ruleswise you normally can.
How to play an evil character without messing up?
Fundamentally, a chaotic evil character is a threat to party stability, and almost always doomed to die, or to kill everyone else in the party and as a result wipe. In a few instances, such a character can be played in such a way that does not cause the death of everyone – which we shall discuss shortly.
Can you play an evil character in DND?
Closed 5 years ago. Basically, my character would be evil in secret until she could do a huge emotional betrayal and try to kill everyone.
Why are my characters aligned with the evil?
Characters may be aligned with Evil for many different reasons. For example, it could be because they follow an Evil deity, they work for an Evil master, or because they enjoy it. For a Lawful Evil character, ‘lawful’ does not necessarily mean legal rules.
