Alastor

"Smile, my dear! You know, you're never fully dressed without one!"

-Alastor after seeing Vaggie frown

Alastor is an infamous entity known as "The Radio Demon" and is one of the many powerful Overlords of Hell- residing within one of the alternate Hell's that broke off from the original. Currently, he has offered to assist the "Princess of Hell" Charlie in her endeavors, albeit, for his own amusement.

History
Alastor on his version of Earth was a former radio host and southern serial killer hailing from New Orleans, Louisianna. He lived during the early 20th century, having witnesses the 'Stock Market Crash' of 1929. He died in 1933.

However, unbeknownst to others, a few weeks before his death. Alastor made a deal with a 'Demon', for supreme power in return for his soul, which he accepted. It was only a few weeks later, that Alastor was discovered by a gang after finding evidence of his multiple victims- one of which was the brother of the gang leader, and was killed by a pack of dogs they released on him that mauled him to death.

Soon Alastor arrived in Hell, but the 'Demon' he had dealt with before appeared before him, agreed to make good on his deal offering him unimaginable dark power over Hell, before leaving and returning to his own Hell. Now possessing this new raw power, which to many of the denizens of Hell had never seen before in a human soul- Alastor wasted no time in toppling over some of the most powerful demons that had ruled Hell for centuries. He soon began broadcasting his carnage over the radio for everyone to hear (like what he did before in his human life). This earned him the title of 'The Radio Demon'.

Appearance
Alastor is of a similar size to another Overlord named "Vox", both of which stand a '7'. He is quite slim, morbid has grey skin and sharp yellow teeth. He sports a short red angled bob cut with black cowlicks extending from the top of his head, resembling deer ears, and two small black antlers which can grow in his demonic form.

His eyes have red scleras, bright red irises, black pupils (which can change into radio dials when in his demon form), and wears a black oval-shaped monocle over his right eye. Alastor wears a dark red pinstriped coat which is slightly ragged along the bottom, a bright red dress shirt with a black cross on the chest underneath and long burgundy dress pants with matching bright red cuffs. He is also dressed in a red-knotted bowtie, burgundy gloves, and black pointed-toe boots with red deer hoofprints emblazoned on the soles. Alastor also carries a thin cane with a sentient vintage style microphone attached to it which he uses to play sound effects and broadcast his voice.

Personality
Alastor's behavior, mannerisms, and even his voice are similar to an old-fashioned radio announcer; for instance, when he refers to modern television as a "picture show" and refers to Charlie as a "charming demon belle". Alastor deviates from the crass nature prominent in Hell in favor of an amiable persona. Thus, he is always smiling and acts politely. He never stops smiling because he believes it shows power and dominance. If a rival were to frown, he would see them as weak.

He is narcissistic, not seeing many people quite up to his level. However, that does not make him reckless. Despite being extremely powerful, Alastor is fully aware that there are other demons and entities that rival him in terms of power, such as the Overlords. For this reason, he is wary around such demons, as they could potentially harm him if he is not careful. He also shows great caution and respect to the 'Demon' he made a deal with for this power, realising that he has full ownership and control over his soul.

Alastor also seems to have a moral compass against the sexual and bestraddled society of Hell, which is actually "not normal". However, he has been noted to be quite sadistic and to have masochistic tendencies, rumored to be cannibalistic and devouring lesser demons. Despite this, he genuinely wants to help Charlie run the Happy Hotel, albeit for his own amusement rather than idealism. Alastor even dismisses the idea that redemption is possible. Nevertheless, he still provides the hotel staff and protects Charlie's business from outside threats.

Natural Abilities
Demon Transformation: Alastor shares a common trait that every other Demon has, which is the ability to turn into his Full Demon form and back to his default form with ease.

Special Skills

 * Bilingualism: Alastor can speak English fluently as well as broken Creole French.
 * Cooking: Alastor hints at his ability to create amazing meals at the end of the pilot after mentioning having admired his mother's cooking, specifically her Jambalaya.
 * Musical, Dancing, and Theatrical Talent: Alastor is shown to display moderate vocal abilities and excels at dancing (tap, ballet, ballroom) as shown in his reprise in the pilot. He also shows a flair for theatrical showmanship.
 * Broadcasting: Even before he died, Alastor excelled at broadcasting what he wants the public to hear over the radio, and he continues to do so in Hell, earning him the title of "The Radio Demon".
 * Flexibility: Alastor can position his body into numerous unnatural poses and such without hurting his joints. He has also shown to be able to turn his head 180°.
 * Wide Intellect: Alastor is shown to be quite the cunning individual, which resulted to him becoming one of the most powerful Overlords in Hell through his tricks and deal-making. He always strategizes and thinks ahead before proceeding to execute a plan.

Unique Abilities

 * Shadow Manipulation: Alastor is able to summon shadows and manipulate them into doing his bidding.
 * Eldritch Control: Alastor has shown instances of possessing powers that make red glowing symbols float around him.
 * Spatial Warping: Alastor is able to get around with the help of his shadow. This was first shown when he teleports behind Charlie and Vaggie after entering the hotel for the first time.
 * Portal Creation: Alastor can get around easily as well as transport others easily via the portals he makes. This is shown when he pulls Niffty out of a fireplace he summons.
 * Voodoo Magic: Alastor clenches his fist until droplets of blood can be seen as a means to defeat Sir Pentious (It's rumored he used this on Earth, to summon the 'Demon' to make a deal).
 * Pyrokinesis: Alastor summons a ball of fire to distract Charlie as he shoves Vaggie away before starting his reprise.
 * Manifestation: Alastor creates a new fireplace for the hotel, which he summons Niffty out of and makes cheap booze appear out of nowhere for Husk.
 * Photokinesis: During his introduction, he is shown to be able to project red glowing light from his eyes as well as his microphone.
 * Outfit Alteration: Alastor is capable of changing the outfits of his targets as well as his own with a snap of a finger without having to do it manually.

Charlotte Magne
Alastor assists Charlie with her endeavors; it is currently unclear what their relationship is. However, they have a similar sense of humor. Alastor thinks Charlie is funny and likes talking to her. When asked to give his unfiltered opinion of Charlie, Alastor responds by saying he personally likes her smile and positive attitude. In his reprise, he tells her that he thinks she's 'one of a kind' as well as a 'charming demon belle.'

Vaggie
Vaggie is well aware of Alastor's reputation. Upon Charlie first warning her that the "Radio Demon" was at the door, she insisted she shouldn't let him in. After Alastor lets himself in anyways, Vaggie is determined not to let him hurt anyone with affiliations to the Hotel and threatens him at spear-point, referring to him as a "pompous, cheesy, talk-show shitlord". She is distrustful of Alastor's intentions and exacerbated as Alastor continuously infuriates her with patronizing remarks and gestures for fun.

Niffty
Alastor and Niffty are acquainted with each other. When asked if Alastor and Niffty knew each other before the hotel and what relationship they have.

Husk
Alastor and Husk are acquaintances. They have worked with each other in the past, as shown in Alastor's backstory and Husk's dialogue. Little is known about what they did together. Husk reacts with animosity upon realizing Alastor summoned him for one of his endeavors, indicating he doesn't like getting pulled into his schemes. Despite Alastor's power and reputation, Husk doesn't seem to be afraid of him.

Lucifer
He looks at a royal family portrait hung in the Happy Hotel, seemingly recognizing Lucifer. When asked what would happen if they met, Alastor would kind of like Lucifer; more specifically, Alastor would like Willy Wonka because he's a jerk and since Lucifer has a lot in common with Willy. Alastor in no way would be afraid of Lucifer; there is mutual respect going on between them.

Angel Dust
Angel is very much unaware of Alastor's reputation. While taken aback a bit by Angel's offer for a blowjob, he swiftly turns him down.

Sir Pentious
Sir Pentious claims to have had a battle with Alastor. However, Alastor claims to not remember any of it. He brutalizes Pentious after he interrupts his reprise.

Rosie
Alastor is affiliated with Rosie, their relationship is very similar to Jack and Mary's relationship in Mary Poppins Returns.

Mimzy
It is unknown what their relationship currently is.

"Demon"
Alastor shows great respect, caution and shows a hint of fear towards this being, as he was the one who gave Alastpr his power, but also claimed ownership of his soul- in a way he is Alastors master, only showing rarely but always having full control over everything that happens, which Alastor shows great respect for.

Trivia

 * Alastor's name can be translated from ancient Greek to "spirit of revenge" or "tormentor".


 * Alastor possesses a Transatlantic (sometimes called a Mid-Atlantic) accent, which was common for American newscasters in the 1920's as it was a combination of a regular American accent and the Received Pronunciation (Queen's English) accent used by the British Broadcasting Corporation in their "World Service" radio news.
 * Alastor's microphone is a living part of him.
 * Alastor and Charlie can sing really well.


 * It was once stated that Alastor lived as a deer who was shot and killed by a deer hunter. However, this information has been retconned. Despite this, Alastor still shares similar traits with deer.


 * The red markings on the soles of his shoes resemble deer tracks, he has antlers, and two tufts of his hair strongly resemble deer ears.
 * Alastor dislikes being touched, but ironically can't seem to respect other people's personal space and grabs Charlie, Vaggie, and Husk numerous times.
 * Alastor is mixed ethnicity-wise.
 * Alastor can speak some French.
 * Alastor was a big theater person. He would love horror, artsy, slow, and/or creepy imagery movies, as well as dry comedy.
 * His favorite song is/would be "You're Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile" from Annie.
 * Alastor can play the piano, Furby organ (which he owns), violin, trumpet, and saxophone.
 * His hobbies are playing instruments every so often, cooking, and pulling pranks on others.
 * Alastor is a big foodie and enjoys cooking. Alastor isn't a big fan of sweet things. Instead, he likes bitter and salty things such as meat.
 * Alastor is not a fan of modern technology and doesn't like using any technology that was invented after he died.
 * Alastor does not get along with Vox due to their opposing views on technology.
 * Because of this, he is naturally not a fan of having his picture taken, or his picture being on social media at the very least.


 * Alastor won't kill a child but will discipline or scare one if they annoy him too much. If he was to see an abandoned baby, he would most likely care for it until it has a mind of its own. He also won't take responsibility if the child accidentally injures itself when he lets them play.


 * His casual remark of "so many orphans" suggests that he might enjoy seeing children suffer. This could also be in reference to all the beings in Hell having lost their souls, morally and spiritually orphaned.
 * Alastor appears to be a total mama's boy which Faustisse also confirmed.
 * Alastor, alongside Charlie and her mom, are fans of pineapple on pizza.


 * Alastor is the only Sinner-turned-Demon that does not have a nickname in Hell. Instead, he sticks with his true name since he is not a fan of making nicknames for himself.
 * Alastor is a food snob and hates food like canned cheese, green/purple ketchup, Easy Mac, etc.
 * Alastor may be ambidextrous, as the pilot shows he can be seen snapping and handling his cane with ease using either hand.
 * Alastor wears gloves.
 * He doesn't take care of his nails, so he doesn't want people noticing that.
 * This could also be due to his aversion to touch in which he wears gloves not to soil himself with other demons.
 * Alastor has black gums.
 * Alastor seems to steal Husk's drinks for himself at times.
 * Despite making a deal with Weldrok, Alastor doesn't know his actual name, the only one which was given by the demon was "Hound".