[Muirdach]

I agree with Mina there, it does depend very much on the player behind the character, it isn't something that you can fake. The best humour (especially in terms of dry/cutting humour) is very reactive, you see something and you shoot back your riposte right away. It isn't something you can copy by using a joke book or anything.

In terms of my personal style, I'm very much a follower of the Zolor school, regardless of what "ethos" my character happens to be. I don't believe in always good/always evil characters, and "Ned Flanders" type characters really irritate me. So I find cutting/mocking humour is very useful when used sparingly, because it isn't violent or outright antisocial, but shows that even the most pious paladin has some bite to him, and it shows the other roleplayers that you're really paying attention. I don't particularly mind that sarcasm/tone doesn't carry well through text, because if other people don't get it, it just means I can give them a second dose of mockery.