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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.}}</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>{{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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The Doorman once required the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]]'s intervention at the Baroness.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=How are things at The Baroness?|hero_quote2=The Doorman|quote2=They’ve been running smoothly since the Baxter Society’s intervention.}}</ref>
The Doorman once required the [[The Baxter Society|Baxter Society]]'s intervention at the Baroness.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Grey Talon|number=2|hero_quote1=Grey Talon|quote1=How are things at The Baroness?|hero_quote2=The Doorman|quote2=They’ve been running smoothly since the Baxter Society’s intervention.}}</ref>


The Doorman does not work at the Baroness alone, with other coworkers named as "Jacques"<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=I will be sure to let Jacques know, it will make his day.}}</ref> and "Francis".<ref>{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Unselect|Voice lines]] (Unselect): - ''"After the ritual, you should stop by our lounge. Francis makes a lovely Martini."''</ref>
The Doorman does not work at the Baroness alone, having coworkers such as "Jacques"<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Dynamo|number=2|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=I will be sure to let Jacques know, it will make his day.}}</ref> and "Francis".<ref>{{HeroIcon|The Doorman}}'s in-game [[The Doorman/Quotes#Unselect|Voice lines]] (Unselect): - ''"After the ritual, you should stop by our lounge. Francis makes a lovely Martini."''</ref>


=== Personality ===
=== Personality ===
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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 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",<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><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> and believes they are weak and childish compared to him.<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>{{VoiceLineCite|name=The Doorman|quotes=The Doorman/Quotes#pre-game|context=(pre-game ping)|transcription=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>


Most heroes don't know the true nature of the Doorman and are surprised by his exceptional powers.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s [[The Doorman/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] seem to be aware of the Doorman's true nature, as they consider the Doorman participating in the ritual as "overstepping".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"You overstepped, Doorman."''</ref> The Doorman occasionally teases his true nature in conversations with his allies, but doesn't linger on it.<ref>{{ConvoCite|hero1=The Doorman|hero2=Paige|number=2|hero_quote1=The Doorman|quote1=I tormented man for so long that serving them still retains its novel charm.|hero_quote2=Paige|quote2=What?|hero_quote3=The Doorman|quote3=Don’t worry about it, the ritual is about to begin.}}</ref>
Most heroes don't know the true nature of the Doorman and are surprised by his exceptional powers.<ref>{{PageRef|name=The Doorman}}'s [[The Doorman/Quotes#Other Characters|other character interactions]]</ref> The [[Occult Security and Investigation Commission|OSIC]] seem to be aware of the Doorman's true nature, as they consider the Doorman participating in the ritual as "overstepping".<ref>{{PageRef|name=Haze}}'s in-game [[Haze/Quotes#Enemies|voice line]] (killed The Doorman): ''"You overstepped, Doorman."''</ref> The Doorman occasionally teases his true nature in conversations with his allies, but doesn't linger on it.<ref name=":7" />


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