Lawful Evil Alignment

Lawful evil is referred to as the "dominator" or "diabolic" alignment. Characters of this alignment see a well-ordered system as being easier to exploit. They care little for the rights and freedoms of others and are not averse to twisting the rules to work in their favor. They believe in order, but mostly because they see it as the best way of realising their goals. Characters of this alignment can be found at all levels of organizations, but because of their ambition, they are found more frequently at the top.

There are two variations on this alignment: the tyrant and the corrupt official.

The Tyrant
These characters value law over evil. They are willing to commit acts of evil in order to maintain peace and order. However, they are not necessarily sadistic; they may, in fact, take no pleasure in their atrocities. Though they are often regarded as villains, these characters are often quite easy to work with. The value they place on rules and duty makes them highly predictable.

The Corrupt Official
These characters value evil over law. They are selfish, ruthless, and, above-all, intelligent. They use their intelligence to bend the rules in their favor and exploit those beneath them. These characters are typically portrayed as villains. Even if they are not directly antagonistic to the heroes, they should never be trusted. Any agreement they are willing to make will ultimately be twisted so that they gain the upper hand.