Quote Originally Posted by MiniPrinny View Post
"A free paladin has no master. Instead she travels all lands, and in every place takes up the cause of the unarmed and defenseless. You swear fealty not to a lord, but to yourself─you are nobility amongst adventurers." - Jenlyns, in the very first Paladin quest: "Paladin's Pledge"
Considering the Paladins in this game are members of the Sultansworn, this description has nothing to do with the lore of the job.
Another funny thing, the PLD quest is the only one where your goal is your own pride...while Warriors learn to control their Inner Beast thanks to their desire of protecting people...