Hanael
Description
Through his incubus magic, Hanael can appear in almost any humanoid form he wants. But in his "natural" form, Hanael appears as a young man whose comeliness exceeds and defies all conventional description. Suffice to say, even glimpsing Hanael renders the onlooker, regardless of gender, stricken with awe. He seems to glow deep in the viewer's heart as a pure vision of beauty. Once one gets over their initial awe -- if ever -- they can examine Hanael more closely. Vibrant black hair is trimmed but loose and boyishly charming. His fair skin contrasts well with the hair, and color is added when one dares to look into those green eyes. They're brighter than green eyes should be, seemingly charged with diabolic power and passion. Adding to his demonic presence dispels all illusions of humanity. For past the clothes and armor he typically wears, a pair of great bat wings are furled. The leathery appendages, grotesque as they may be, are well-groomed and inoffensive -- or perhaps that's just because his irresistible smile draws the attention back to his face instead. From the brow of Hanael's head extend two tiny ivory horns and a three foot long tail that matches his wings in texture and color extends from his backside. The appendage sways casually, the forked tip harmless in nature but certainly a facet of his true nature.
Furnished for survival in the dangerous realm of Darsix, Hanael is clad in the finest arms he prefers. A full-bodied suit of leather riveted with studs protects his demonic flesh further, particularly since those studs' points almost seem to glow with protective energy. On his wrists are clasped a pair of iron bracers, draconic sigils of mystical protection engraved in the artistry. Hanael carries in his left hand a small rounded shield, upon the cover of which is engraved a fiery tidal wave design. Designed to rest between wings is set a pack of general gear as well as the length of a gorgeous long bow crafted from elderwood and inscribed with terrible glyphs. At his waist in easy reach is sheathed a curved scimitar, the pommel crafted in the design of the biting mouth of a dragon. However, one is more likely to find him clasping a silvery and unblemished elvish flute in hand instead. Hanael's music can touch the soul deeper than even a flirty smile from this stunning incubus. What business does this fallen angel have in the earthly realm? It must be too terrible to comprehend.
History
The Sea of Vitrios, the 376th Layer of the Infinite Abyss, was one of many realms that the terrifying Prince Demogorgon commanded. All those who dwelled within his realms owed him fealty. Hanael was no exception; over 4,000 years ago when this tanar'ri first appeared in the Abyss, he was a she -- Hanaela. And over the millennia since, the demon demonstrated no difficulty in shifting genders to serve his purposes best. Unfortunately, Hanael backed the wrong diabolist in the earthly material plane 1,700 years ago. He was banished by forces of good. His forced return to the Sea of Vitrios included an ensnarement in the great tentacles and maw of the Black Leviathan, a beast that would not (or perhaps could not) digest the incubus entirely. But for centuries, Hanael suffered the agonies of its bile. He could not escape and screamed in frustration. Finally, Hanael surrendered to what seemed to be his eternal doom. Instead of curling up in agony, however, the demon took the pain and channeled it into his ancient talent for song. He began to sing deep in the belly of the Black Leviathan, thousands of leagues under the surface of that vile ocean. His song began to resonate throughout the Sea of Vitrios, eventually attracting the attention of Demogorgon himself. The prince came down and opened the Black Leviathan's belly, drawing Hanael free at last. He informed the incubus that he suffered for his failure long enough and now had the chance to prove his worth again. Demogorgon dispatched the incubus back to the material plane to the war-like country of Darsix. This time it was Hanael's task to rally the lowest ranks of evil warriors instead of flirting with the highest councils of dark wizards. Accepting this role, Hanael began to exact one aspect of what was no doubt a much more expansive plot on behalf of his abyssal master.
Personality
Insufferably evil, no one of any decency could tolerate Hanael's presence for long…unless seduced under false notions of nobility and romantic folly. Of course, the incubus is a master of such intrigue. Armed with his irresistible charms and reborn preternatural talent for music, Hanael is self-assured of victory in this minor role he's been appointed. Of course, he expects to encounter challenges and obstacles worthy of his effort along the way. Serving Demogorgon is a coincidental element of his existence: Hanael adores doing what he does no matter why he's doing it. Nothing satisfies him more than stealing innocence away from willing victims.
Goals
Hanael is content pursuing the Bard class to mastery (20th level). If he were to multi-class, it might be to take up a prestige class like Assassin or Shadowdancer.
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