Neutral Evil Alignment

Neutral evil is called the "malefactor" alignment. These characters are inherently selfish and usually only make allies to further their own goals. They have no compunctions about harming others to get what they want, but neither are they inclined to inflict harm and mayhem if it does not benefit them. They have no problems abiding by laws and traditions so long as they are not inconvenienced.

Their are two variants of this alignment: the standard villain and the selfish-at-heart.

Standard Villain
As the name implies, these are the most common form of villain. They are driven by a deadly combination of ambition and ruthlessness. They are willing to say, or do, anything to get what they want, and they do not care who they hurt along the way. Thier alliances are simply born of convenience. They do not feel any true loyalty or duty to those who depend on them.

Selfish-at-Heart
These characters are not villains. They lack the raw ambition to be truely villainous. But they are not heroes either. These characters keep to themselves and try to live their lives normally, but when a difficult decision is placed before them, they will choose the path which benefits them the most, even if that decision causes others to suffer.