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Going by that yardstick, anyone in the world is assuredly neutral. Face it, each lifestyle choice is considered amoral or controversial in some fringe of the world.
Defining whether a person is good or evil should be made without consideration of their personal lifestyle choices. This can not be disputed. People who make choices outside of what society historically views as acceptable can operate within society in the good or evil ways irregardless of their personal choices as they pertain to relationships or their values.
An ultimately evil person will pursue their goals in the same way an ultimately good person will. Their processes and motivations will be similar, but their actions and their chosen path will be vastly different. Good Cleric -- I want to save your soul to please my deity. Evil Cleric -- I want to take your soul to please my deity. Their motivations are the same, but the consequences of their actions will be different.
The qualifier of Law, Chaos and Neutral should be considered though. These identify a person's relationship with the society in which they live. One could say, well that means that one's Lawfulness or Chaotic ness will change as they enter and leave various societies will it not? The difference is the choice of the person. A person chooses to be Lawful, Chaotic or Neutral. Good and evil is more of a core belief and some might argue not necessarily a choice. You can not help the way you are "wired" but you can choose your actions. You actions are what outwardly define you. Your motivations may never be known or understood.
That is where the distinction should be made for those NPC who choose a lifestyle outside the norm of their community. Or at least a lifestyle that is viewed that way.