Honest Villains

Most villains seem to be liars. 

Some of them will say anything to get you to do what they want. Like the Chamberlain, in The Dark Crystal. 

And some of them lie about who they are to get what they want (surprise villains, like in Zootopia, or Coco).

 

 But there are also honest villains. 

You have Captain Hook, from the Disney Peter Pan. He prides himself on never breaking a promise. But he also twists those promises to trick you. For example, he says he won't lay a finger or a hook on Peter Pan. So instead he tries to blow him up. 

Then there's the blunt honest villains. Like Peridot. It doesn't even occur to her to lie. She's all about logic, which is why she's dangerous at first-she doesn't value anything beyond her leaders and her assignment. 

People have to remind Peridot if they want her to lie. And when she does, it's not convincing. "I do not steal Steven's clothes when he's not looking!"

Scarlemagne is a different type of honest villain. He doesn't need to lie. He has enough power that he pretty much gets whatever he wants. And if he wants information, he can just mind control you and make you tell. No lying needed. 

 

He also keeps his promise later on, when we're not sure whether or not he can be trusted. Well, mostly. 

"You promised Kipo no mind control."

"Oh, was that supposed to be forever?"