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=== Biography === | === Biography === | ||
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>{{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 either created the [[Baroness Hotel]] in [[New York]] or was employed there as soon as it opened.<ref name=":7" /> He adopted the title of "The Doorman" 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. | At some point, the fledgling god decided to experience life on Earth disguised as a human for a few weeks, and either created the [[Baroness Hotel]] in [[New York]] or was employed there as soon as it opened.<ref name=":7" /> He adopted the title of "The Doorman" 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. | ||
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* While trapped inside the Baroness, The Doorman attempts to split {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} up from each other. He tells Mo that Krill is dead weight and that he should kill him, and he tells Krill that Mo is keeping him down and would be better off if he never met Krill.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt M&K)</ref> | * While trapped inside the Baroness, The Doorman attempts to split {{HeroIcon|Mo & Krill}} up from each other. He tells Mo that Krill is dead weight and that he should kill him, and he tells Krill that Mo is keeping him down and would be better off if he never met Krill.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Hotel Guest Taunt - Hero Specific|voice line]] (taunt M&K)</ref> | ||
** When killing the Doorman, Krill reassures Mo that he'd never betray him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"Don't listen to him, Momo. I would never betray you."''</ref> | ** When killing the Doorman, Krill reassures Mo that he'd never betray him.<ref>{{PageRef|name=Mo & Krill|alt_name=Krill}}'s in-game [[Mo & Krill/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"Don't listen to him, Momo. I would never betray you."''</ref> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Mina}} and {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} don't like talking to The Doorman since they view him as just "the help".<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|The Doorman & Mina Conversation 1]] - {{HeroIcon|Mina}}: ''"I try not to talk to the help."''</ref><ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=I’d rather you be silent.|hero_quote2=The Doorman|quote2=You’re as charming as ever, Lady Geist.}}</ref> | * {{HeroIcon|Mina}} and {{HeroIcon|Lady Geist}} don't like talking to The Doorman since they view him as just "the help".<ref>[[The Doorman/Quotes#Conversations|The Doorman & Mina Conversation 1]] - {{HeroIcon|Mina}}: ''"I try not to talk to the help."''</ref><ref name=":5">{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Lady Geist|number=3|hero_quote1=Lady Geist|quote1=I’d rather you be silent.|hero_quote2=The Doorman|quote2=You’re as charming as ever, Lady Geist.}}</ref> However, Mina knows that Doorman is a "cosmic being".<ref name=":15" /> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} has had brunches at the Baroness before and is apologetic when fighting the Doorman.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|quotes=Ivy/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed The Doorman)|transcription=Aw man, the Baroness had such a great brunch, too.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|quotes=Ivy/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed The Doorman)|transcription=Perdón, Mr. Doorman.}}</ref> | * {{HeroIcon|Ivy}} has had brunches at the Baroness before and is apologetic when fighting the Doorman.<ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|quotes=Ivy/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed The Doorman)|transcription=Aw man, the Baroness had such a great brunch, too.}}</ref><ref>{{VoiceLineCite|name=Ivy|quotes=Ivy/Quotes#enemies|context=(killed The Doorman)|transcription=Perdón, Mr. Doorman.}}</ref> | ||
* {{HeroIcon|Venator}} recognises that Doorman is more ancient and powerful than he lets on.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"He was ancient. Powerful."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"What the hell is that thing?"''</ref> | * {{HeroIcon|Venator}} recognises that Doorman is more ancient and powerful than he lets on.<ref name=":6">{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"He was ancient. Powerful."''</ref><ref>{{PageRef|name=Venator}}'s in-game [[Venator/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"What the hell is that thing?"''</ref> | ||