When a mortal soul drops into Hell, they don't just poof into existence. They are delivered via pneumatic tubes to The Industrial District. Here lies the Soul Press (officially known as The Ontological Extruder and Reassignment Mechanism).
* The Process: It is a horrific combination of a car wash, a taffy puller, and a 3D printer. The soul is shoved into a hopper, scanned for its "Sin Composition," and then violently molded into a new shape.
* The Glitch: The machine is old and constantly jamming. Sometimes it runs out of "Cool Horns" and substitutes them with "Donkey Ears." Sometimes it overheats and the demon comes out half-baked (literally doughy).
* The Devil’s Override: Powerful Devils (like Sharazy) have "Admin Privileges." They can intercept a soul before it hits the Press and input custom specifications.
* Example: Sharazy intercepts a soul who was a mediocre looking accountant but had a lot of hidden lust. Sharazy pays a bribe to the Press Operator to ensure the accountant comes out as a "Level 7 Hottie" Incubus to work the casino floor.
The appearance of a demon dictates their social standing and their level of daily annoyance.
1. The High Rollers (Human-Adjacent)
These are souls who were either impressive in their wickedness (super-villain types) or were hand-picked by Devils for specific jobs.
* Appearance: Mostly human, but with "fashionable" mutations. Neon skin, glowing eyes, tasteful horns, or a tail.
* The Catch: They look cool, but they suffer from "High Maintenance Physiology."
* Example: A Succubus who looks gorgeous but requires 4 hours of makeup to cover up the fact that her skin is actually translucent. Or an Incubus whose wings are massive and constantly knock over expensive vases.
2. The Thematics (The Punishment Fits the Crime)
These demons wear their sins on their sleeves. They make up the bulk of the population.
* The Wrathful: Might look like walking sticks of dynamite with short fuses burning on their heads. They constantly smell like sulfur and gunpowder.
* The Gluttons: Often round, bouncy, or made of food-like substances. A glutton might be made entirely of grease, meaning they slide out of chairs and can’t hold a pen.
* The Greedy: Might have hands that are permanently clenched into fists, making it hard to open doors, or their pockets have holes that lead to a void.
3. The Mascots (The Low Tiers)
Souls who were just petty, annoying, or boring in life. They get the "leftover" parts.
* Appearance: They look like bootleg cartoon characters or Muppets that were left in the sun.
* The Life: They are usually small, make squeaky noises when they walk, and serve as footstools or messengers.
Being a demon isn't about eternal burning; it’s about eternal discomfort. The body fights the user.
* The Clothing Issue: Hell has department stores, but nothing fits right. If you have four arms, the shirts only have two sleeves. If you have hooves, the only shoes available are Crocs.
* The Shedding: Almost every demon sheds something. Fur, scales, slime, glitter, or ash. You can never get your apartment clean.
* Diet: Demons don't need to eat to survive, but they feel hunger pains if they don't. The food in Hell creates specific biological reactions.
* Spicy Food: Causes literal smoke to come out of ears (blinds vision for 10 mins).
* Alcohol: Doesn't make you drunk, just makes you text your ex.
The "Influencer" (Sin: Vanity/Envy)
* Appearance: A slender, humanoid figure, but their head is a floating geometric shape with a digital screen face.
* The Mutation: Their right arm is fused with a selfie stick. They emit a constant low-level LED hum.
* The Annoyance: They have "Main Character Syndrome" hardcoded into their brain. They physically cannot step aside on a sidewalk; they must walk in the center.
The "Keyboard Warrior" (Sin: Wrath/Sloth)
* Appearance: A hunched, goblin-like creature with skin that feels like dirty plastic. Their teeth are keyboard keys (QWERTY arrangement).
* The Mutation: Their fingers are incredibly long and click loudly against any surface.
* The Annoyance: They have a compulsive need to correct people. If someone says a factually incorrect statement within 30 feet, the demon takes 1d4 psychic damage if they don't scream, "ACTUALLY..."
The "Middle Manager" (Sin: Pride/Greed)
* Appearance: A suit that is empty inside, held together by red tape.
* The Mutation: They can unhinge their jaw to swallow coffee mugs whole.
* The Annoyance: They speak in a font. When they talk, a speech bubble physically appears and blocks people’s view. They are incapable of giving a straight answer (Wisdom Save to understand what they want).
Scenario: A new player character arrives. They were a tough-guy biker in life.
The Expectation: A cool, muscular demon with a skull face.
The Reality: The Soul Press jammed.
The Result: They are a "Poodle-Demon." They are 7 feet tall and muscular, but covered in perfectly groomed pink poodle fur.
The Irritation: They have to spend 2 hours a day blow-drying their fur or it gets matted and painful. They still have the biker voice and attitude, but nobody takes them seriously.