[X] You would stop them from harming innocents in the future. Be it with your blade parting their heads from their bodies, or with your words setting them on the path of repentance and amends is up to their wisdom.
[X] You would offer clemency to those who have the ability to accept it - [X] We all have our crosses to bare. You well know what that sword means. Is that enough for you, to have the killing end, or are you so flush with allies that you can afford to turn away the chance of three at the low low cost of answering our questions?