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The entity known as "The Doorman" is an ancient [[Outer Planes|extraplanar]] fledgling god and cosmic being<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman power4 on doorman.mp3|context=(taunt The Doorman)|transcription=Reality twists and bends around you. How can this be? Has the Baroness turned on its loyal servant, or has a fledgling god lost his mind in the face of the patrons?}}</ref><ref name=":15">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill doorman 04.mp3|transcription=Of course they left it to me to kill the cosmic being.}}</ref> who used to slaughter and torment humans a long time ago, feeling glee at their fear and misery.<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Paige|number=2|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=So, how long have you worked at The Baroness?|hero_quote2=The Doorman|quote2=Since its inception. (...) Well, I tormented man for so long that serving them still retains its novel charm. (...) Don’t worry about it, the ritual is about to begin.}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (High Killstreak): ''"I haven't slaughtered man like this for years, what a treat!"''</ref><ref name=":9">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (Medium Killstreak): ''"I forgot how wonderful it can feel to be feared."''</ref> | The entity known as "The Doorman" is an ancient [[Outer Planes|extraplanar]] fledgling god and cosmic being<ref name=":6" /><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman power4 on doorman.mp3|context=(taunt The Doorman)|transcription=Reality twists and bends around you. How can this be? Has the Baroness turned on its loyal servant, or has a fledgling god lost his mind in the face of the patrons?}}</ref><ref name=":15">{{VoiceLineCite|name=Mina|file=Vampirebat kill doorman 04.mp3|transcription=Of course they left it to me to kill the cosmic being.}}</ref> who used to slaughter and torment humans a long time ago, feeling glee at their fear and misery.<ref name=":7">{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Paige|number=2|hero_quote1=Paige|quote1=So, how long have you worked at The Baroness?|hero_quote2=The Doorman|quote2=Since its inception. (...) Well, I tormented man for so long that serving them still retains its novel charm. (...) Don’t worry about it, the ritual is about to begin.}}</ref><ref name=":8">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (High Killstreak): ''"I haven't slaughtered man like this for years, what a treat!"''</ref><ref name=":9">{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (Medium Killstreak): ''"I forgot how wonderful it can feel to be feared."''</ref> | ||
At some point, the fledgling god decided to experience life on Earth disguised as a human for a few weeks, and | At some point, the fledgling god decided to experience life on Earth disguised as a human for a few weeks, and somehow became involved with the [[Baroness Hotel]] in [[New York]] as soon as it opened.<ref name=":7" /> He adopted the title of "The Doorman" as his name to stay grounded in his new role,<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|The Doorman & Paige Conversation 3]] - {{PageRef|name=Paige}}: ''"Well that’s not your name." -'' {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"It’s not, but for my purposes in New York it helps me stay grounded, that I am here to serve and not to rule."''</ref> and enjoyed it so much that he has stayed at the Baroness ever since. | ||
The Doorman is capable of warping reality and bending space and time.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Doorway|context=(upgrade Doorway)|transcription=To those with real power, the rules of reality are mere suggestions!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Doorway|context=(upgrade Doorway)|transcription=We will stride across time and space.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest|context=(ping Hotel Guest ready)|transcription=Ready to warp time and space.}}</ref> He claims to be able to see the future, although it's unknown if he's bluffing about it.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman power4 on tengu.mp3|transcription=Ivy, you're a good person, and I have no desire to torment you here. Just know this: In five years one of the Arroyos is going to die, and there is nothing you can do to stop it.}}</ref> It's implied that the Doorman weakened himself to live amongst humanity.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Archmother|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Patrons|context=(The Doorman start)|transcription=You shed your trappings to walk amongst humanity, but now you reclaim your rightful place!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Patrons|context=(The Doorman start)|transcription=I see your curiosity got the best of you, Doorman. Whatever your reasons... the Hidden King is grateful for your aid.}}</ref> | The Doorman is capable of warping reality and bending space and time.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Doorway|context=(upgrade Doorway)|transcription=To those with real power, the rules of reality are mere suggestions!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Doorway|context=(upgrade Doorway)|transcription=We will stride across time and space.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest|context=(ping Hotel Guest ready)|transcription=Ready to warp time and space.}}</ref> He claims to be able to see the future, although it's unknown if he's bluffing about it.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|file=Doorman power4 on tengu.mp3|transcription=Ivy, you're a good person, and I have no desire to torment you here. Just know this: In five years one of the Arroyos is going to die, and there is nothing you can do to stop it.}}</ref> It's implied that the Doorman weakened himself to live amongst humanity.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Archmother|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Patrons|context=(The Doorman start)|transcription=You shed your trappings to walk amongst humanity, but now you reclaim your rightful place!}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Hidden King|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Patrons|context=(The Doorman start)|transcription=I see your curiosity got the best of you, Doorman. Whatever your reasons... the Hidden King is grateful for your aid.}}</ref> | ||
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=== Personality === | === Personality === | ||
The Doorman | The Doorman appears polite and respectful when talking to the other heroes, even if they are rude to him.<ref name=":4">[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|The Doorman & Lady Geist Conversation 2]] - {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}}: ''"I hope you don’t expect a tip for helping me."'' - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"I wouldn’t dream of expecting anything from you, Lady Geist."''</ref><ref name=":5" /> However, he has supernatural knowledge about them, and uses this to torment his enemies while they're trapped in the Baroness, or to convince them to stay and forget about the ritual.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|Hotel Guest Taunts]]</ref> During the ritual, he may fall back on his sadistic old ways when on a killstreak.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":9" /> | ||
The Doorman likes working at the Baroness since he gets to observe humanity.<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|The Doorman & Victor Conversation 3]] - {{PageRef|name=Victor}}: ''"Catering to rich people is rewarding?"'' - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"Observing humanity is."''</ref> He has a very dedicated work ethic, and finds that serving humans has a "novel charm" compared to his past experience of tormenting them.<ref name=":7" /> He does not discriminate against any guests of the Baroness,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=Oh, The Baroness does not discriminate, my friend. I assure you that you will be well taken care of.}}</ref> although he will kick people out if they cause a disturbance or break any rules.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":11" /> | The Doorman likes working at the Baroness since he gets to observe humanity.<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|The Doorman & Victor Conversation 3]] - {{PageRef|name=Victor}}: ''"Catering to rich people is rewarding?"'' - {{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}: ''"Observing humanity is."''</ref> He has a very dedicated work ethic, and finds that serving humans currently has a "novel charm" compared to his past experience of tormenting them.<ref name=":7" /> He does not discriminate against any guests of the Baroness,<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Victor|number=1|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=Oh, The Baroness does not discriminate, my friend. I assure you that you will be well taken care of.}}</ref> although he will kick people out if they cause a disturbance or break any rules.<ref name=":10" /><ref name=":11" /> | ||
The Doorman often refers to the other heroes as "mortals", and believes they are weak and childish compared to him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (High Killstreak): ''"Mortals, your pointless lives are about to come to an end!"''</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|context=(kill)|transcription=Mortals break so easily.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|context=(kill)|transcription=Little children playing at war pose no threat to me.}}</ref> He looks forward to helping his allies "enrich their meaningless lives".<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}''<nowiki/>'s'' in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"I am excited to help you mortals enrich your meaningless lives!"''</ref> | The Doorman often refers to the other heroes as "mortals", and believes they are weak and childish compared to him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Killstreak|voice line]] (High Killstreak): ''"Mortals, your pointless lives are about to come to an end!"''</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|context=(kill)|transcription=Mortals break so easily.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#Kill Enemy Hero|context=(kill)|transcription=Little children playing at war pose no threat to me.}}</ref> He looks forward to helping his allies "enrich their meaningless lives".<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}''<nowiki/>'s'' in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Pre-Game|voice line]] (Pre-Game Ping): ''"I am excited to help you mortals enrich your meaningless lives!"''</ref> | ||