[The inspiration here came from thinking about the nature of Hell. If it’s in the market of buying and selling souls, who does the books?]
Devil, Orthinos This human-like creature has bone white skin and his
arms are covered in long feathers of identical coloration, save for their
blood-red tips. He wears scholarly robes and clutches a finely made cane. His
mouth parts in a friendly smile bearing small, sharp teeth.
Hell’s consummate
bean-counters, feathered devils serve the infernal machine as accountants,
treasurers and actuaries, tracking the physical and metaphysical resources of
their fiendish patrons. Bestowed with a
greater array of magical talents than most devils, feathered devils use these
gifts to guard the accounts and ledgers put under their responsibility.
Due to their legendary ability
to create wealth, orthinos are popular targets of summoners. Feathered devils
delight in the opportunity afforded by interactions with mortals, seeking to
tempt souls to damnation through greed. A feathered devil always ensures that
debts owed to it are paid in full either through goods or services, and exult
in once-good men committing foul acts to pay them back. Feathered devils also
act to bankroll burgeoning devil cults and tyrants, giving them the capital
necessary to fulfill their dark destinies.
Despite their well mannered
interactions and unassuming appearances, feathered devils are quite dangerous
in combat. Any stick or cane they touch transforms into a potent weapon, and
their warding magic can be turned into potent offenses. Orthinos are
well-versed in the use of wands, scrolls and staves, and always carry a
multitude of magical trinkets to deal with any problems that might arise as
they fulfill their duties.
Shores of Swords 