Quote Originally Posted by Quintessence View Post
The laws are more of your own moral code.
This, definitely.
I play a Warlock with the Charlatan bg whose patron is Andromalius, 'The Repentant Rogue'. Andromalius swore off his stealing, roguish ways, and so he cannot abide theft in his followers. Despite being a Charlatan, my character has a moral code; he cannot take anything from anyone if it would be considered unlawful. If he can swindle them into giving him their stuff willingly, then it's fair-game. Breaking other laws? Fair game. He just can't steal. Because he has a moral code which he cannot break, he's considered a Lawful character.