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@GM this is homebrew, as there is not one that is published, but there are 2nd edition anathemas and edicts

I shall always respect, and within reason protect,
the lives, freedoms, possessions and secrets of my allies.
Alicia is a teamplayer

I must never yield true information to those of evil intent.
Lying to them is obviously fine

Torture never reveals information, I shall never abide torture, let alone conduct it myself.
No torture, ever

If true evil is exposed, I must not destroy its evidence.
True evil is demonic cults, not rougey mc butterfingers yoinking some coin

I shall never frame one who is innocent.
Some wiggle room here, framing a demon for plotting against another demon and thus having them go at it is fine. Doing the same with a guard captain who simply serves a hostile country is not.

Sometimes, one needs to strike fast and hard from the shadows, but those of uncertain allegiance should be given a chance to speak before it comes to arms.
Striking from ambush against known foes is fine, striking from ambush against those of uncertain allegiance is not

I know the destinction between foe and evil. And I assume the former until the latter is proven.
Treat prisoners fairly, especially if they are just doing their jobs

Ah "Alicia" the kindly mother superior of her of ebon wings beckoned the young teenager forward

Yes Lady Superior eager as always, the teenager stood at attention

I have been told that you have beaten Instructor Serediel at cards?
The kindly woman asked approvingly

Yes Lady Superior, but I got very very lucky!
the tiefling answered. For her, playing poker over who has to do the household chores in this orphanage was an entirely normal thing, and it was very interesting to have some of the various instructors participate.

Did you know? Go on, explain the blow by blow, you do recall all hands played, do you not? the kindly elder woman spoke, taking notes

Of course Lady Superior! Here is how the first hand was dealt!
the young tiefling spoke rapidly and vividly, while trying to sneak in a glance at the notes the elderly woman was writing down

This young one has good potential, but her perception is sadly lacking as she missed 3 of the other children, and of course the instructors, attempt to cheat. Great at bluffing though. the note read, and alicias face reddened a bit as she caught a glance of it.

I saw that little one, but its good that you can now fluently read celestial the kindly old woman smiled,

Now to the next lessons....

Character traits:
Alicia is polite and professional to a fault, which can come off as a bit cold in some cases.
She strongly dislikes cruelty.
She has few prejudices, being a tiefling herself, and is paranoid about everyone, including herself to an extent.

There is no big trauma in her past, she had a pretty nice upbringing in a well cared for orphanage run by Kelinahats clergy, and while she dealt with some prejudice, it was never something that was unfixable for her.

She will go through considerable lengths to save children and the defenseless, and is strongly motivated by rewards of knowledge or secrets.

She is takes considerable care of her appearance, and dresses in a fairly modest and professional way, but is also clearly an attractive woman.

She does not consider herself particularly skilled at seduction, and would much prefer more conventional means of getting someone to do what she desires of them.

Her "Abyssal ancestor" is someone rumored to frequently mess with any romantic relations that her "descendants" have, as such she is considers it prudent to not engage in such until she considers herself powerful enough to be capable of dealing with a Succubus.

Level 5: Selective channel she also gains a bond, I will probably take a weapon bond since its less clutter

Level 6: Channel and loh improve a bit, iterative attack is acquired

Level 7: Quick Channel more important is getting level 2 Paladin spells, I anticipate a lot of utilization out of bestow grace. Also a second use of smite
Level 8: I guess a cha increase
Level 9: tbd
Level 10: Hej, level 3 spellcasting!
Level 11: Party wide smite hooray, but only rarely per day because Hospitallers get far fewer smites
Level 12: Level 4 spellcasting

She may at this point switch over to Cavalier order of the stars.

I would curse but that is most unladylike. the quite muscular tiefling whispers to herself as she strains against the manacles binding her to a highly uncomfortable wooden table like bed.
Theory. I have been captured by a deranged Aasimar Lamashtu cultist named Nualia. Likely for the purpose of being turned to the dark powers, or alternatively to be sacrificed for some dark ritual. Evasion is existential either way. Audible sounds of combat indicate that either an internal conflict or an external rescue or invasion attempt is ongoing, giving me a time window to affect my escape. the tiefling, muses, quite calmly
Practica, the manacles are beyond even my considerable physical strength to break, yet the bed could be broken, as it is primarily made of wood.
the tiefling stretches
Theory, dislocating both of my shoulders should allow me to twist, and bring my fangs to bear on the wood connecting to the manacles.
Practica, ouch, that hurts, and the wood NOM tastes exactly like it smells NOM like but... I need to imagine it NOM as the taste of freedom NOM. She twists, her shoulder plopping out of their sockets with a somewhat sickening plop, followed by the sound of rather strong teeth biting through wood.
Now to attempt the reinsertion of my shoulders into their sockets useing my tail and the wall. I am certain that this... HMMMPPFFF ok that was one HMMMMPFF that was the other. Bruised and battered, the tiefling reassembled herself.
Theory and practica, good thing I am a Paladin. She smiles as she touches herself with some healing light.
Theory, manacles still attached to me wrists can be used as albeit inferior improvised weaponry. I should best lay in ambush to assault any goblin who opens the door, as lockpicking is not part of me hmm
The still unarmed tiefling carefully touches the door.
Practica, the mercenary Osrik Vancaskerkin, also noted for not torturing or mistreating me, apparently left the cell door unlocked. Too smart to burn all of his bridges to the forces of good, or subconciously expressed desire to be captured and for that Nualias plans to fail? Either way, evident redemption potential. she nods as she surveys her surroundings
Theory, did they actually leave most of my gear in a pile close to my place of imprisonment? Is this possibly some Lamashtan rite to gain her favor by behaving like a cliche villain in some operatic play? Or perhaps simple disorganization due to demonic influences? Or assuming that I would fall soon and join her organization? Who knows. Not relevant to current situation.
The tiefling thinks as a weapon belt, and quickly affixes several other weapons to it, before taking a heafty looking lucerne hammer into both hands.

Practica, it would take a while to get my into my plate armor unassisted, I judge that initiative is more important, as such as I should instead utilize my Reach weapon for now, my priority must be to link up with the force assaulting the compound, and provide what aid I can.
A feral grin emergey upon her controlled face as she sets out towards the din of battle.