Renegade Shepard isn't necessarily "evil," per se, but he operates outside the law and by his own code of justice, I guess would be the best way to say it.
Paragon Shepard would be Lawful Good and Renegade Shepard would be Chaotic Good. Middle option is just Neutral Good, I guess.
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