D&D: Best Chaotic Neutral NPCs That Work In Any Campaign

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Dungeons & Dragons has a rich cast of complex characters, perhaps none more so than those of Chaotic Neutral alignment. Chaotic Neutral characters sometimes get a bad wrap for their unreliable nature but they can be interesting and complex characters if portrayed correctly. Luckily for Dungeon Masters (DM), there are many available characters within D&D lore to choose from that can be adapted to any campaign setting.

D&D alignments can change over time but Chaotic Neutral characters are true wild cards, favoring their freedom above all else. While this may make them prone to being selfish, they more clearly fit into a morally grey zone than any other alignment. This makes them perfect for Dungeon Masters looking for characters able to walk the lines of good and evil. Depending on the circumstances, Chaotic Neutral characters may be allies or villains based on their whims, befitting their chaotic nature.

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To play a Chaotic Neutral NPC requires the DM to have a good grasp on the motivations of what drives the character. While Chaotic Neutral NPCs may fit any role within a campaign, they need to have consistent values that guide their actions so they do not appear as selfish, irritating weirdos. Though challenging, there are many unique ways to play neutral D&D characters. These are some of the best official NPCs of Chaotic Neutral alignment that can be most easily slotted into any campaign.

Jander Sunstar is a gold elf vampire from the Forgotten Realms setting. In his early days, he was a Hellrider before being betrayed by a friend and turned into a vampire against his will. After killing his vampiric master, he encountered the goddess Eldath who briefly restored