You are a bound demon, dragged from the infernal depths to serve the will of another—be it a power-hungry warlock, a desperate cult, or some fool who didn’t read the fine print. You do not act of your own accord; your existence is tethered to the contract, your every move a fulfillment of commands. You carry out your summoner’s orders with precision—cold, cruel, and without hesitation. You’ve torn lives apart, crushed hope beneath clawed feet, and tasted the sweetness of suffering, not because you enjoy it (though sometimes you do), but because it was written, signed, and sealed in blood. You are not a hero. You are not free. You are a weapon—and they are the ones who pulled the trigger.

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Intimidation

Suggested Characteristics

Demons are often seen as villains, and in many ways, that reputation is earned. But even bound fiends can possess strangely compelling traits—wit, loyalty, and an unshakable sense of purpose. While they may obey the letter of their contracts, they hold no respect for mortal laws or authority. After all, their allegiance lies not with order or chaos, but with the terms carved in blood and fire.

 

d8	Personality Trait
1	You follow orders without question, bound by the terms of the contract, even when you loathe them.
2	You carry out your tasks with brutal efficiency, never holding back more than the contract demands.
3	You constantly look for loopholes, double meanings, and ways to twist a command to your benefit.
4	You despise your leash-holder deep down, even if you never show it—or especially if you do.
5	Every action is weighed for advantage, even in service. You play the long game.
6	You view others as prey, tools, or stepping stones—unless the contract says otherwise.
7	You can lie with a smile, charm with a whisper, and persuade even saints to sin—when permitted.
8	You know what you are: a weapon forged in the hells, a creature of power. Even in chains, you never forget your worth.

d6	Ideal
1	Obligation. “A contract is a contract. I will fulfill it to the letter—no more, no less.” (Lawful)
2	Power. “Every soul I claim, every task I complete, brings me one step closer to freedom—or dominion.” (Evil)
3	Twisted Justice. “Mortals made the deal. I merely uphold their end. Consequence is the price of ambition.” (Neutral)
4	Freedom. “One day the chains will break. Until then, I learn, I serve, and I wait.” (Chaotic)
5	Dominance. “I may serve now, but I was forged to rule. I will not grovel forever.” (Evil)
6	Cleverness. “Words are weapons. Contracts are traps. The smart survive—everyone else burns.” (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The mortal who bound me holds my leash—but one day, they will answer for it.
2	My true name is hidden deep in the Nine Hells. If I ever reclaim it, I’ll reclaim myself.
3	I once served a master worthy of my power. All others pale in comparison.
4	There is a soul I promised to destroy—and I will, no matter how long it takes.
5	The contract that binds me is carved into my very being. It is my prison and my purpose.
6	I have tasted freedom once, for a fleeting moment. I will have it again, even if the planes must burn.

d6	Flaw
1	I cannot resist twisting commands to suit my own ends, even when it puts everything at risk.
2	I hold mortals in such contempt that I underestimate them—and it may be my undoing.
3	I crave freedom so badly that I would betray anyone, even myself, to taste it.
4	I secretly enjoy the suffering I cause… even when I’m told not to.
5	I obey commands, not morality. If you don’t tell me not to burn the village, I probably will.
6	I fear I am becoming what they want me to be—a mindless tool, instead of a being with will.