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Alignment chart template.

An alignment chart template places characters on the familiar nine-part grid of moral outlook and respect for order. It gives writers and game masters a compact way to compare a guardian, rebel, ruler, or villain without reducing a character to a single trait.

UPDATED 2026-09-23
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EXAMPLEAlignment chart template.
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CASE ANALYSIS

Scenario

Writers and game masters use this template to give a cast a shared moral and ethical frame. Replace the example characters with the people, factions, or creatures in a campaign or story.

Key decisions

  • The chart uses a nine-cell grid so lawful, neutral, and chaotic positions remain distinct from good, neutral, and evil positions.
  • Each cell has an alignment heading followed by one example character, making the layout easy to scan and replace.
  • The top-to-bottom order places good above evil, matching the familiar alignment-chart convention.

When to reuse this

Use it when characters need a quick relative alignment reference. Use a relationship map or character profile when motivations and connections need more detail.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is an alignment chart?01
It is a grid that compares moral outlook with a character's attitude toward rules, order, and freedom.
How do I make an alignment chart?02
Set up lawful-to-chaotic columns and good-to-evil rows, then place each character in the cell that best fits their current behavior and values.
How do I read the nine alignments?03
The first word describes the character's relationship to order; the second describes their moral direction. True Neutral sits at the center.
Is a template different from an example?04
A template provides the reusable grid and labels. An example also includes a finished set of characters, which you can replace.
Do I need an account?05
Yes, a free one. No card is asked for.
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