Cain is defined by dedication.
His dedication to Idalos, to his family, to his Immortal mother, to the Immortals who have graced him with blessings, to his beliefs and to justice.
To the ordinary person who meets Cain, they might find that he is a friendly man with an ultimately trusting nature. He enjoys laughter and conversation, though he doesn't carry the latter unless he's in the mood (that is to say, the mood of
drunk). Cain doesn't mind attention, nor is he bothered by being overlooked. In this way, Cain seems to enjoy the simple act of existing without much pretense or concern.
But then there are those who meet Cain in unusual circumstances. Perhaps they are a criminal, or a wanted bounty with a heinous act, but for those who meet Cain in these situations, they do not get to meet a friendly and trusting man. Instead, they are confronted with a stalwart warrior aimed on their death. He doesn't often bother to bring them back for trials or to receive payment, no, Cain tries them then and there, then serves the appropriate punishment as only this Mortal Born can: with unwavering faith of his judgment onto them.
Agreeable
Whiskey, brandy, rum, gin, tequila, vodka, reinforced armor, cinnamon spices, sweet meats, a sturdy pair of boots that are comfortable on the feet, a mercifully quick kill, letters from home, minstrel entertainment, raucous nights followed by hushed mornings, captivating men and women, the art of fine armor, exquisite armor craftsmanship, honesty, and hard-working people.
Disagreeable
Abuse, excessive violence, cruel intentions, deception for crime, aggression targeted at the vulnerable, justifications for evil, magic, unspeakable horrors, badly crafted armor, swamps, deep mud, house fires, the use of people as objects, and indecision.
Cain employs a strong moral code unto himself and others. It often isn't too far away from the local laws and codes, no matter where he travels. His code always supersedes the laws, such as in cases of forced slavery or corporeal punishment for arbitrary crimes (such as not paying enough taxes or imbibing in liquor). These beliefs of his, he has developed over his life, and they remain almost immutable now.
Cain's Moral Code
Cain Valdiir's Moral Code
DO NO HARM.
Do not lie.
Do not steal.
Do not cheat.
Do not commit incest.
Do not commit adultery.
Do not falsely accuse others.
Do not murder, without just cause.
Do not physically or verbally abuse others.
Do not destroy the natural environment upon which all life depends.
DO GOOD.
Be generous.
Respect all life.
Be honest and fair.
Be kind to strangers.
Be faithful to your family and friends.
Treat others how you would like them to treat you.
Take care of your children when they are young.
Take care of your parents when they are old.
Take care of those who cannot take care of themselves.
Protect the natural environment upon which all life depends.
The Paradoxical Commandments
People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
Love them anyway.
If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.
Do good anyway.
If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies.
Succeed anyway.
The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
Do good anyway.
Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
Be honest and frank anyway.
The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
Think big anyway.
People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
Fight for a few underdogs anyway.
What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
Build anyway.
People really need help but may attack you if you do help them.
Help people anyway.
Give the world the best you have and you’ll get kicked in the teeth.
Give the world the best you have anyway.
source: Dr. Kent M. Keith
