Ideals

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Ideal	Description
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)