ChaunceyK: Very nice responses from everyone, I appreciate your participation.

For me personally, the most rewarding RPGs for this kind of freedom have been Arcanum, Fallout 1 & 2, and Geneforge. While I loved playing Might & Magic 3 through 5, there wasn't really much in the way of actual role-playing, and even then (as was mentioned earlier) I felt somewhat "punished" for not taking the "lawful/good" choices when presented with them.

ChaunceyK: ...
Lazarus - His goals are simple: amass personal power & money at all costs.

Barymore - He's a very virtuous soul: always tries to do the "right" thing, although he realizes that sometimes rules may be bent to ensure the greater good.

Koll/Kollette (sometimes I play this character as a male or female) - Stealthy and sneaky: wants to learn as much as possible, not above eliminating those who truly deserve it (or simply stealing from them), has a soft-spot for innocent folk (such as children), generally concerned mostly about personal survival without taking sides.

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