[Ronn_Bman]

I don't think Kedorn is a racist. He hates the Drow because they are almost entirely evil. There are exceptions, but in general the Drow are evil.

IMO, A paladin wouldn't be able to travel with a Red Dragon or a demon because it's his duty to destroy that evil. A paladin wouldn't try to see the good in either creature, or hope that he could change them. They are evil, and it is his duty to destroy them. A paladin's idea of showing an evil creature "the light" is letting them see the sun/moon reflect off his blade before he delivers the deathblow. It's the same with Viconia. She is not just an evil character, she is a priestess of evil, and to a paladin, would be no less a monster.

On the arguments of lawful vs chaotic.

I believe and have always played lawful as "strict, orderly, and regimented" in actions. Less following the law of the land, than following a "higher/personal" set of standards. A lawful good thief doesn't follow the laws of the land (picking pockets and backstabbing aren't really legal actions), but he follows a strict, orderly, regiment, maybe set forth by his guild.

Chaotic characters follow whichever path works best for them at the time. Maybe obeying the laws and using them to their advantage in one instant and doing the exact opposite the next time. They don't really follow any set of rules, but will use whichever rules/laws that work to their advantage in a given situation. They may follow one method for a bit, while it suits their needs, but really don't care one way or the other. Whatever works!

Some of my friends think my idea of chaotic is more neutral, but I think neutral characters try to balance their use of methods.