Ideal | Description |
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A Better Life |
I'm going to prove that I'm worthy of a better life. (Any) |
Adventurous |
I'm far from home, and everything is strange and wonderful! (Chaotic) |
All for a Coin |
I'll do nearly anything if it means I turn a profit. (Evil) |
All Hands on Deck |
If everyone on deck pitches in, we'll never sink. (Good) |
Anonymity |
I want to be successful. And alone. With lots of guards and wards between me and everyone else in the world. (Any) |
Aspiration |
I'm determined to make something of myself. (Any) |
Audiences' Smiles |
I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I perform. That's all that matters. (Neutral) |
Avoid the Curse |
I've wronged someone and must work their will to avoid their curse. |
Back the Right Horse |
Knowledge is power, and knowing which horse to back is the key to success. (Any) |
Bargin Keeper |
We all have our roles to play. I'll hold up my end of the bargain. (Any) |
Beautiful World |
What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
Believe What You Will |
Ideals aren't worth killing over or going to war for. (Neutral) |
Better World |
When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good) |
Beyond the Mists |
I need to know what lies beyond the mysteries of death, the world, or the Mists. |
Brick in the Wall |
I'm just a small part of a larger whole. So is everyone else. (Neutral) |
Bring the Guillotine |
The rich need to be shown what life and death are like in the gutters. (Evil) |
Care for Each Other |
We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful) |
Careful Lines |
A ship must be balanced according to the laws of the universe. (Lawful) |
Caution to the Wind |
Caution got me nowhere in my previous business. I'm not going to let it hold me back now. (Chaotic) |
Chain Breaker |
Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic) |
Change |
We must help bring about the changes the gods are constantly working in the world. (Chaotic) |
Change is Natural |
The low are lifted up, and the high and mighty are brought down. Change is the nature of things. (Chaotic) |
Changing Seasons |
Life is like the seasons, in constant change, and we must change with it. (Chaotic) |
Charity |
I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) |
Chart my Destiny |
Someday, I'll own my own ship and chart my own destiny. (Any) |
Choas is Opportunity |
The more chaos that swirls around me, the more opportunities I can find to profit. (Chaotic) |
Civilized Bonds |
It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful) |
Clearing Waters |
Muddied water always clears in time. (Any) |
Creativity |
I never run the same con twice. (Chaotic) |
Crewmates Above All |
I'm committed to my crewmates, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
Cultural Understanding |
By understanding other races and cultures, we learn to understand ourselves. (Any) |
Danger |
With every great discovery comes grave danger. The two walk hand in hand. (Any) |
Daring Riches |
The richest bounty goes to those who risk everything. (Chaotic) |
Death Wish |
Nothing is more exhilarating than a narrow escape from the jaws of death. (Chaotic) |
Destiny |
Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any) |
Die Another Day |
You can't win if you're dead. Live to fight another day—when the odds might be more in your favor. (Any) |
Dignity |
The dead and their belongings deserve to be treated with respect. (Lawful) |
Diligent Soul |
No wave can move a soul hard at work. (Any) |
Discover Lost Culture |
I want to be the first person to discover a lost culture. (Any) |
Distance |
One must not interfere with the affairs of another culture - even one in need of aid. (Lawful) |
Endless Seas |
The sea is freedom—the freedom to go anywhere and do anything. (Chaotic) |
Extreme Perseverance |
No injury or obstacle can turn me from my goal. (Any) |
Fairness |
I never target people who can't afford to lose a few coins. (Lawful) |
Faith |
I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful) |
Fame |
I've seen what fame can bring. And I'll do anything to get all that for myself. (Neutral) |
Fame Seeker |
I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil) |
Far Inquisitor |
Everything is new, but I have a thirst to learn. (Neutral) |
Fate |
Whatever happens is fated, regardless of any planning or striving. (Lawful) |
Folklore Traditions |
The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful) |
Follow the Rules |
Life goes much more smoothly when you follow the rules and work within a system. (Lawful) |
For the People |
I'm committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
Forged in Fire |
The strongest bonds are forged through struggle. (Good) |
Forgone Dream |
My life is no longer my own. I must fulfill the dream of someone who's gone. |
Free Thinking |
Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress. (Chaotic) |
Freedom |
Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic) |
Friendship |
Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good) |
Generosity |
My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good) |
Glory for the Clan |
I must earn glory in battle, for myself and my clan. (Any) |
Gold is Power |
With enough coin, I can buy comfort, power, knowledge, and even eternal life. Nothing will stand between me and money. (Evil) |
Good Comrades |
Good people make even the longest voyage bearable. (Good) |
Great Legacy |
I must do something great so that I'm remembered, and my time is running out. |
Happiness of the Tribe |
It is each person's responsibility to make the most happiness for the whole tribe. (Good) |
Hidden Lessons |
Lessons hide in victory and defeat. (Any) |
Hidden Ways |
Though I may not know their ways, neither do they know mine, which can be to my advantage. (Evil) |
High Value Friendship |
For all my many lies, I place a high value on friendship. (Any) |
Honest Art |
Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) |
Honor Among Thieves |
I don't steal from others in the trade. (Lawful) |
Honor the Clan |
If I dishonor myself, I dishonor my whole clan. (Lawful) |
Hunt or Be Hunted |
I'm a predator, and the other ships on the sea are my prey. (Evil) |
I'll Get Mine |
Everyone I see is getting theirs, so I'm surely going to get mine. (Evil) |
Immortality |
All of my exploring is part of a plan to find the secret of everlasting life. (Any) |
In the Face of Fear |
To act when others quake in fear—this is the essence of the warrior. (Any) |
Independence |
I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic) |
Indifferent |
Life is cruel. What's the point in saving people if they're going to die anyway? (Chaotic) |
Infinite Possibilities |
Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
Inspire Spectators |
I strive to inspire my spectators. (Neutral) |
Just Bobbels |
Material wealth is an illusion. Wisdom is the real treasure. (Good) |
Justice to Lawbreakers |
Those who break the law need to answer for their crimes. (Lawful) |
Know Thyself |
If you know yourself, there's nothing left to know. (Any) |
Lacking Letdown |
To measure a being and find it lacking is the greatest disappointment. (Evil) |
Leadership |
Common people crave strong leadership, and I do my utmost to provide it. (Lawful) |
Level Playing Field |
Every game has rules, and the playing field must be level. (Lawful) |
Life and Hope |
Where there's life, there's hope. If I remain alive and flexible, I can succeed. (Any) |
Life is like War |
In life as in war, the stronger force wins. (Evil) |
Live and Let Live |
Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
Live Long and Logic |
Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
Lives for Others |
Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good) |
Long Obsessions |
I've lived this way for so long that I can't imagine another way. |
Loyal |
I'm loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral) |
Maciver |
Make what you need out of whatever is at hand. (Chaotic) |
Marine's Code |
The marines' code provides a solution for every problem, and following it is imperative. (Lawful) |
Messy Life |
Life is messy. Throwing yourself into the worst of it is necessary to get the job done. (Chaotic) |
Might Makes Right |
The only way to get ahead in this world is to attain power and hold onto it with all your might. (Evil) |
Misdirection of Flaws |
I work vigorously to keep others from realizing my flaws or misdeeds. |
New Ways |
The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic) |
Noble Obligation |
It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good) |
None Above the Law |
No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful) |
Obey the King |
I do what I must and obey just authority. (Lawful) |
Open |
I have much to learn from the kindly folk I meet along my way. (Good) |
Over the Horizon |
The horizon at sea holds the greatest promise. (Any) |
Pay it Forward |
People helped me when I was down. Now that I'm back on my feet, I'll pay it forward. (Good) |
Peace |
Those who can find or make peace in the chaotic world around them have everything. (Lawful) |
Peace and Prosperity |
I smuggle only to achieve a greater goal that benefits my community. (Good) |
Plunder All |
Take all that you can and leave nothing for the scavengers. (Evil) |
Power |
I hope to one day rise to the top of my faith's religious hierarchy. (Lawful) |
Preservation |
That artifact belongs in a museum. (Good) |
Prove them Wrong |
Too many people consider me a failure. So I need to prove them wrong. (Any) |
Pursue Your Dreams |
People must have the freedom to do what they want and pursue their dreams. (Chaotic) |
Redemption |
There's a spark of good in everyone. (Good) |
Regardless of Station |
Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good) |
Reject Tyranny |
When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic) |
Reserved |
Reserved. As someone new to these strange lands, I am cautious and respectful in my dealings. (Lawful) |
Respect |
People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good) |
Respect Among Crewmates |
The thing that keeps a ship together is mutual respect between captain and crew. (Good) |
Respect the Authority |
It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) |
Risk for Money |
I won't risk my life for nothing. I expect some kind of payment. (Any) |
Risk it All |
I am most happy when risking everything. (Any) |
Rivals Brought Low |
The best part of winning is seeing my rivals brought low. (Evil) |
Sanctuary Islands |
I know the forces at work in the world and strive to create islands apart from them. |
Savior from Obilivion |
I must do everything possible to save a society facing extinction. (Good) |
Searching the Void |
I believe there is something beyond the world I know, and I need to find it. |
Seeking Extremes |
I've experienced such strangeness that now I feel alive only in extreme situations. |
Self-Improvement |
The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
Self-Made |
I must prove that I can handle myself without coddling from my family. (Chaotic) |
Servant to None |
If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil) |
Share and Share Alike |
I help the people who help me—that's what keeps us alive. (Neutral) |
Sharing Gifts |
My gifts are meant to be shared with all, not used for my own benefit. (Good) |
Shoulder to Lean On |
When I was in need, I was able to rely on others. Now I want to be the one others rely on. (Good) |
Sincerity |
There's no good in pretending to be something I'm not. (Neutral) |
Smuggler's Code |
I uphold the unwritten rules of the smugglers, who do not cheat one another or directly harm innocents. (Lawful) |
Split the Booty |
We all do the work, so we all share in the rewards. (Lawful) |
Stable Profession |
The mercantile trade was too chaotic for me. I need a nice stable profession, like adventuring. (Lawful) |
Strong Rule the Weak |
The strong train so that they might rule those who are weak. (Evil) |
Successful Communication |
Success depends on cooperation and communication. (Good) |
Suppress Greed |
Do not fish the same spot twice in a row; suppress your greed, and nature will reward you. (Neutral) |
Suspicious |
I must be careful, for I have no way of telling friend from foe here. (Any) |
Test Myself |
I strive to test myself in all things. (Chaotic) |
The Finer Things |
What's the use of working hard and making money if you can't enjoy the finer things in life? (Any) |
Thicker than Water |
Blood runs thicker than water. (Any) |
Throw some Salt |
Our luck depends on respecting its rules—now throw this salt over your shoulder. (Lawful) |
To the Poor |
I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good) |
Tradition |
The ancient traditions of worship and sacrifice must be preserved and upheld. (Lawful) |
Training |
Hard work, sacrifice, and training lead to success—and eventually to perfection. (Any) |
Truth Above All |
I care about the truth above all else, even if it doesn't benefit anyone. |
Tyrants Must Fall |
Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic) |
Unapologetic |
Money is fine, but real power means never having to say you're sorry. (Evil) |
Unset Balance |
I strive to counter the deeds of someone for whom I feel responsible. |
Use the Company |
Money and power can be gained more easily within an organization. I plan to gain as much as possible. (Evil) |
Valulted Coins |
Heaps of coins in a secure vault is all I dream of. (Any) |
Vaunted Legacy |
I owe it to my people, faith, family, or teacher to continue a vaunted legacy. |
Winning is Everything |
Winning is the real measure of a person. In the end, the only thing that matters is the scoreboard. (Evil) |
Wonders of Nature |
The natural world is more important than all the constructs of civilization. (Neutral) |
You're out of Order! |
You're out of order! And you're out of order! This whole realm is out of order! (Chaotic) |