Demons
Sample Demons
The following are sample NPCs demons by which the Storyteller can get ideas to design his own.
Arrow-demons
A warrior breed of servile minions, Arrow-demons often accompany Lords and the occasional, domineering Servitor into battle. They work in large groups, and attempt to gang up on one opponent and overwhelm him. Then they move onto to the next victim. Arrow-demons have little personality or free thought, thinking only to serve their master, or if they possess none, their own hateful dispositions.
Arrow-demons appear as slim and genderless individuals around 5’5” in height. They can almost pass for human beings except for the shape of their skulls, which are almost pointy and hairless, except for the occasional queue hanging down from the back of their skull nearly down to their feet. The only weigh about 70 pounds. Their bodies appear to be physically weak, but their fingers end in nasty, razor-sharp nails. Sometimes, they horde around their demonic master. They expect their master to use their bodies as weapons. The demon lord would pick an Arrow-demon up and hurl him towards the enemy like a spear.
Nature/Demeanor: Conformist/Conformist
Apparent Age: Unknown
Attributes: Strength 2, Dexterity 4, Stamina 3, Charisma 2, Manipulation 2, Appearance 2, Perception 2, Intelligence 2, Wits 2
Abilities: Alertness 2, Brawl 4, Dodge 4, Intimidation 1, Etiquette 1, Melee 2, Stealth 3, Demon Lore 3, Linguistics 1, Occult 2
Impacts: Alacrity 4, Masquerade 2, Puissance 2, Vitality 1
Manifestations: Razor Fingers (1), Two Dimensional (4)
Backgrounds: Infernal Status 1
Virtues: Treachery 1, Cruelty 4, Hatred 4
Path of Damnation: 3 (Sadism)
Willpower: 5
Quote: “We exist to serve you, Lord Xexo’ka. Who would you have us slay this fine evening?”
Qaleb, the Dog-Slayer
Qaleb is a religious fanatic in reverse. His fall from grace occurred when his inquisitorial methods began taking a sadistic toll on both his soul and on his victims’, some of which were innocents. He is now a chief officer of the forces of Prince Dis. He occasionally encourages a Satanic cult to summon him so that he might lead zealous crusades and forays against the enemies of Hell.
Qaleb is unlike most Servitors, choosing to remain more human in appearance than most of his peers. He appears as an Arabic man in his late 20s, strong of body and certain of mind. His eyes betray his true nature, however, for they burn with the fires of Hell and hate. He is always armed with a huge, executioner-style scimitar. He is quick to attack but slow to kill. He enjoys all forms of torture, and rewards followers who invent new methods.
Nature/Demeanor: Bravo/Fanatic
Apparent Age: 30
Attributes: Strength 4, Dexterity 6, Stamina 6, Charisma 4, Manipulation 4, Appearance 3, Perception 5, Intelligence 4, Wits 5
Abilities: Alertness 4, Athletics 3, Awareness 4, Brawl 6, Dodge 6, Intimidation 6, Subterfuge 3, Etiquette 1, Firearms 2, Melee 6, Stealth 3, Survival 3, Tracking 3, Torture 5, Demon Lore 5, Investigation 3, Linguistics 4, Occult 5, Politics 4
Impacts: Alacrity 5, Augury 2, Bedazzlement 4, Perdition 7, Puissance 5, Vitality 4
Manifestations: Apport Object (4), Magic Sense (1), Psychic Tracker (2), Smell Fear (1), Teleportation (7)
Backgrounds: Infernal Status 3, Resources 2, Thralls 4
Virtues: Treachery 2, Cruelty 5, Hatred 5
Path of Damnation: 6 (Hatred)
Willpower: 9
Merits/Flaws: Hatred: those who tell him he’s wrong (3)
Quote: “You will die like the infidel dog you are.”
Carina, the Nigh-Virginal Seductress
One of the more unusual succubi in the realms of Hell, Carina reluctantly performs her duties. She prefers to be a confidant, a man or woman’s best friend -- not a sexual plaything. Carina specializes in corrupting and destroying politicians who actually want to help society. She is an incredible diplomat and a masterful adviser in the proper course of politics. She aids important men or women in their political careers, bedding them only if absolutely necessary. Nevertheless, those who take her advice, which appears to be the best thing to do in the short and long run, soon find themselves entrapped in a political dilemma beyond their comprehension. Of course, Carina would be happy to alleviate their problems and will offer her expert opinions once again, and again, and again… Soon, her victims’ consciences are destroyed and they become corrupt players in the system.
Carina is an amazingly beautiful woman of an unknown nationality, appearing in her late 20s or early 30s. She typically dresses conservatively, in business suits most often. She will often wear glasses (though she doesn’t need them). Her alluring, soft voice can convince anyone of anything with but a few suggestions.
Nature/Demeanor: Manipulator/Confidant
Apparent Age: 30
Attributes: Strength 2, Dexterity 3, Stamina 3, Charisma 8, Manipulation 9, Appearance 7, Perception 6, Intelligence 7, Wits 6
Abilities: Alertness 3, Athletics 1, Awareness 5, Brawl 4, Dodge 6, Empathy 5, Intimidation 5, Oral Expression 3, Subterfuge 6, Etiquette 5, Melee 3, Stealth 3, Academics 3, Demon Lore 5, Finance 4, Politics 6
Impacts: Alacrity 3, Augury 6, Bedazzlement 9, Dominion 7, Masquerade 8, Perdition 4
Manifestations: Hidden Stigma (2), Infernal Gift (5), Kiss of Hades (1), Magic Sense (1), Materialization (10), Pheromone Powers (2), Razor Fingers (1), Summon Hellions (7)
Backgrounds: Allies 5, Contacts 5, Infernal Status 3, Influence 7, Resources 6, Thralls 1
Virtues: Treachery 5, Cruelty 2, Hatred 2
Path of Damnation: 8 (Mistrust)
Willpower: 10
Merits/Flaws: Patience (3)
Quote: “Of course I can help. Listen, all you have to do is place a little extra back into the Children’s Fund. It’s not your fault that they did a check so early in the year. There, there, it’ll be alright now, won’t it?”
Tsali of the Radiance
One of the most ancient lords of Hell, Tsali once brought the divinity of the Creator down upon man. Man could not survive the magnificence of Heaven. Angels were employed instead. But Tsali sided with the renegades when he realized mankind did not bow to the Creator out of reverence, but terror. If that was the true nature of divinity, why hide it behind lies and deceit, Tsali thought. He fell from grace and set for himself a place in Hell. Lord Tsali now rests with bitter anticipation of the day the Gates of Hell may open and sweep forth over the Earth with all of Hell’s terrifying hordes.
Tsali appears before men as a massive, humanoid entity around ten feet tall and several hundred pounds. He wears nothing at all, and his flawless flesh (the color depending on the local culture of the people he appears before) is strong and muscled. Magnificent wings -- once feathered and now pinioned like a bats -- stretch far and wide, and seem to block out the light of the sun, moon, and stars. Tsali is hairless but clearly male. The demon’s eyes burn with the cold flames of Hell and the monster radiates fear to all whom view him. He typically wields a great broad sword in battle, but most likely is seen lopping off the heads of enemies as they try to flee.
Nature/Demeanor: Autocrat/Plotter
Apparent Age: Unknown
Attributes: Strength 10, Dexterity 7, Stamina 10, Charisma 8, Manipulation 9, Appearance 0, Perception 8, Intelligence 9, Wits 7
Abilities: Alertness 6, Athletics 4, Brawl 6, Dodge 6, Empathy 6, Flight 4, Intimidation 6, Intuition 4, Leadership 5, Subterfuge 4, Etiquette 4, Melee 6, Singing 3, Stealth 4, Survival 4, Academics 4, Demon Lore 6, Politics 4, Science 2
Impacts: Alacrity 7, Augury 5, Bedazzlement 12, Cantillate 5, Dolor 4, Dominion 9, Masquerade 4, Perdition 4, Puissance 12, Theurgy 8, Vitality 11
Paths of Theurgy: Movement of the Mind 5, Path of Phobos 5, Path of Torture 4, Weather Control 4
Rituals: Just about any and all
Manifestations: Army of the Damned (8), Eyes of the Abyss (4), Bestial Form (5), Hell-Skinned (5), Hidden Stigma (2), Infernal Gift (5), Journey to the Spirit Realm (7), Magic Sense (1), Materialization (10), Smell Fear (1), Wings (2)
Backgrounds: Allies 8, Contacts 6, Infernal Status 5, Influence 4, Resources 6, Thralls 5
Virtues: Treachery 5, Cruelty 5, Hatred 5
Path of Damnation: 10 (Fear)
Willpower: 10
Merits/Flaws: Vainglorious (2)
Note: Tsali’s immense influence is in regards to Hell. He has legions at his command.
Quote: “Heaven and Earth are alike in that they dwarf mankind. The immensity and magnificence of the universe terrifies the mortal coil. So it must be: the law of nature.”