Character alignment in games such as Dungeons & Dragons represents a character's moral and ethical perspective, combining two dimensions: Law vs. Chaos and Good vs. Evil. These axes form nine alignments, such as Lawful Good or Chaotic Neutral, which guide characters' behavior and decision-making.

Alignment serves as a roleplaying tool, helping players shape consistent and engaging characters while exploring themes of morality and ethics.

Modern alignment surveys take this concept further by offering a structured, scientific approach to understanding moral tendencies. These surveys present users with carefully designed questions to evaluate how they respond to ethical dilemmas and challenges. The results are plotted on a grid to provide precise insight into an individual's alignment. By exploring their personal values in this way, players can create characters that align more closely with their real-world perspectives -- or intentionally explore an alignment far removed from their own.