How to Role Play a Lawful Neutral Character in a Dungeons and Dragons Campaign

Create a personal code to follow, or decide on a specific nation's set of laws that you hold above all others. The morality of your code may differ greatly from the code of another lawful neutral character, especially if you both come from different nations or are different races. The laws of the evil drow elves or a clan of savage gnolls are much different than the laws of the average human city.

Stick to your word and make a reputation for being incredibly reliable. Always be certain you can keep a promise before you make it, and never lie unless under the most dire of circumstances.

Back order, law and government over good or evil. You should be equally willing to do something wrong or devious as you are to do something benevolent or kind as long as it is within the boundaries of your personal code of honor.

Always have an organized and orderly plan for any given situation, and never jump recklessly into harm's way without some kind of backup option. Take charge during party conversations when the group is trying to come up with a plan for how to handle any important situation.

Look for a few loopholes in your code or the set of laws you follow. If your behavior becomes too predictable, the enemies you encounter during the course of the campaign may be able to use that against you. As long as you are not breaking your code, and you only bend it occasionally, you shouldn't feel bad about cutting a few corners every now and again.