Binders are icky depending on environment. They're normally not of good alignment because prejudice makes them hardened.
Quite true, but Exalted are supposed to make Paladins seem nice. So I figure Exalted folks are part of the ones hating on Binders in the first place.
JaronK
That actually depends on how you interpret Exalted. They're pretty big on the whole "even dark powers can do good" sort of thing.
Being Exalted basically boils down to:
- Avoid violence whenever possible, it's a last resort at best.
- Avoid killing to the best of your ability (no choice with things like mindless undead, but KOing your enemies is fine).
- If someone begs you for mercy, you grant it. You can chain them and observe them and give them lectures, but you can't kill them if they beg.
- Preemptive smiting is a no-no.
- Prison beats death as an ultimate alternative. Redemption beats prison time.
- Avoid using questionable methods to achieve your goals (theft, kidnapping, poison, etc.) if Exalted alternatives exist. (Non-Evil-tagged Mindrape? Sign me up.)
- Don't just remedy evil, work to prevent it.