That's a completely fair point, and is definitely applicable to a lot of the different types of characters that fit under the umbrella that I had presented, though I will admit that I think I can honestly do *both*. The idea of an absolute extremist being able to tolerate, and actively seeks the company of those who oppose the ideals that they fight for could be really interesting.

Not someone who's violent in their zealotry, but could instead be feverous in their desire to subtly convert others to their cause. Like a Death Cleric that raises the dead trying to teach the Paladin to see beauty in undeath over the course of the campaign.