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Nergil

2023-09-15T05:02:39Z

100.8.244.136: /* Trivia */

{{Infobox character
| image = Nirgel_headshot.jpg
| fullname = Nirgel Hirsig
| alias = Dave from East Isle
| race = Tiefling
| pronouns = he/him
| age = 25
| DOB = November 16, 1311
| height = 5'10"
| hair = Black
| eyes = Yellow
| nationality = Phlegethos of the Nine Hells
| affiliations = [[Lighthouse Inspectorz]] Demon Family
|language = <ul><li>Common (fluent)</li> <li>Infernal (native)</li> <li>Abyssal (very poorly, as taught by Corrin)</li></ul>
| }}

{{Quote|text=You have a particular combination of danger, and... business sense.|sign=Fiomla}}

==Personality==
Nirgel is not the most emotionally available member of the Lighthaus Inspectorz. He enjoys lying about most anything, whether for strategic purposes or just for sport. He doesn't think people (including his fellow adventurers) need to know specific details about his motives or family, but generally doesn't take great pains to hide the fact that he's a warlock or extraplanar.

If something can be done in a flashy way, he will do it. He believes that fire can solve many problems and also dabbles in the necromantic arts. He sees nothing wrong with this, and doesn't respond to criticism regarding his magic or methods particularly well. He is fine with operating in morally gray areas, but finds outright evil behavior distasteful.

Nirgel takes action out of personal interest rather than any greater sense of justice. He rarely concerns himself with the greater good, and and there are very few people here would put himself in harm's way for. That number has grown considerably over the last 8 months or so, and he finds it slightly overwhelming to suddenly have people who mean a lot to him and that he would put himself at risk for (even if there's only like 10 people total).

==Appearance==
Nergil is of an average height and build for a tiefling, with red skin and horns that bend backward close to his head and curve slightly out. He wears his hair swept back in a shaggy cut. (Alas that he no longer has a TOTALLY HAUNTED hairbrush.) He has somewhat eccentric taste in fashion, preferring dark clothes, unnecessarily deep V-necks and too many accessories. Currently his most prized possession is his Cloak of Many Fashions, which he frequently changes to suit his mood. He is on Team Horns-Tail-Boots. There is usually at least one unexplained and impractical buckle somewhere on his attire.

==Relationships==
===Family===
====Parents====
'''Zaadel, demon of Anomalous Favors, Flaming Eyesores, and Shivers:''' Nirgel's dad and patron. It's complicated. He is not held in high regard by the Diabolical Court, but he's someone to rely on for shadier business when upholding a lawful [evil] image is important. He bolsters his position through the money, information, and artifacts he can bring in from the Material Plane. To further those pursuits, over the last few centuries he has fathered a lot of tiefling children for whom he acts as a warlock patron. In addition to his own inherent diabolic powers, his base of power comes from devil "associates" (i.e. lackeys and henchmen) who work with him combined with the talents of his warlock children. The Court doesn't really care what he's up to since he poses no major threat to them and still takes care of what they need.

'''Unnamed Mother:''' She must have wanted something from Zaadel if she bore a child for him! He strikes deals with women who will have children for him in exchange for whatever they want. The mothers enter into the deal freely and know they won't have anything to do with the child (no cooerced pregnancy or baby kidnapping here). Maybe she wasn't that maternal, maybe she wanted something really desperately, maybe she just wanted to have a kid with that devil, who knows? Nirgel considers himself as not having a mother and has never been particularly curious. He does get his last name ("Hirsig") from her though, as do all the other siblings from their respective mothers. This is how he knows he has no full-blooded siblings.

====Siblings====
'''Damien:''' Older brother of a similar age. Good natured. What he lacks in guile he makes up for in passion for firey swords. Nirgel found him easiest to get along with out of everyone in the house (but probably everyone else in the house would say the same thing about Damien). He's not an idiot, but he's also not overly complicated. Less angst and subterfuge, more heXBox.

Being close in age, he, Dessi, and Nirgel spent a lot of time together as children. As they got older and specialized in different fields of expertise, they spent less time together. Nergil didn't really think of them when he struck out on his own, but after reconnecting in Swansing and working together, he regrets never even attempting to speak with them on the matter. He assumed Damien would be fine with the (flame sword) life with their father. Nergil still finds him easier to talk to than Dessi, which is why his name is in the tome for texting.

'''Dessi:''' Younger sister of a similar age. Obsessed with her three-legged dog imp, Champion. She would like everyone to know that she's bored, she hates it here, and she hates you (regardless of whatever her actual feelings are). Despite (or because of?) growing up together so closely, Dessi and Nirgel frequently snipe at each other. They are also by far the most similar of siblings, both in terms of their extreme aversion to emotional vulnerability and their incredible goth aesthetic. (The one thing they never disagreed on was how to decorate their shared room as teens.)

Nirgel didn't really think Dessi would care when he left. The moment she let Champion be dismissed instead of fighting the Lighthaus Inspectorz was when Nergil realized he hadn't judged her fairly. He regrets not sharing more of his honest thoughts regarding their father with her, and he thinks he can rely on her going forward...but he's still going to send his communication via Damien first, because oh my god she's such a bitch to him. (Nirgel is absolutely a bitch right back and has no room to talk.)

'''Decarabia:''' Older sister, about 40. She's very "Pact of the Blade" and a physically intimidating fighter. The type to carry out missions and keep her true feelings close to the chest. She instructs those who show promise with weapons, so Damien knows her much better than Nirgel does. Nirgel finds her mildly terrifying.

'''Dr. Leu:''' Older brother, pushing 60, actual name Leucis. Was not suited for the blade or magical combat, so he became the family doctor. He's terrible. No one is sure if he ever did enough to get a pact boon, and their father has been heard trying to get him to at least TRY studying with a hell cleric, at least. His cures are primarily leech-based, but his healing potions are a fun recreational drug. Everyone is pretty sure that's actually why he's still working.

'''Evan Escence:''' Younger sibling, probably about 14. Nergil doesn't know them well. Their name used to be "Ea" but they changed it a year and a half ago. Everyone was briefly alarmed that they'd fallen under the influence of a virtue tiefling somehow, but once it became apparent that they'd named themself after a bard song that "you wouldn't understand, Dad", no one really cared. (Nergil found this gossip out from Damien and Dessi while in Swansing.)

'''Modean:''' Older brother, late 30s. He has no cunning, no deceit, no martial skills, no strong magic...but my god, his spreadsheets. Modean keeps the books and ledgers for their father, as well as any records and paperwork. He took the Pact of the Amulet because he thought a jeweled necklace would be a good investment. He absolutely has more of a business relationship than a sibling relationship to Nirgel. As a young adult, Nirgel's main interactions with him mostly involved fighting about how those four rounds at the tavern were ABSOLUTELY a mission-critical expense and thus should not come out of personal funds. If Modean ever went to the material plane, he would become a legend among accountants. His personal style is pastels.

'''Nemeia:''' Older sister, now in her late 40s. Makes deals and connections in the material plane via her Only Fauns network of fans. Fantastic with a disguise kit. Nergil was happy when she stopped by the family home and had time to teach him things. A lot of the non-magical skills he learned as a younger teen were aided by her, including how to do the sickest winged eyeliner and the face alterering importance of contour. As an adult, he once saw a tattoo of a sexy tiefling on sailor at a tavern and he's 90% sure it was supposed to be her, to his horror.

===Not Family===
====Situationship====
'''Buphos:''' An aasmir pawn-shop owner based in Swansing. His true name is Bhultos. They met when Nirgel was searching Swansing's seedier neighborhoods for connections and leads. Buphos gave him a tip about a quest location, and Nirgel later brought the Lighthaus Inspectorz here to purchase gear before their trip to the fire plane. Some weeks later, a teleportation mishap led to Nirgel crashing at Buphos's place and hooking up with him. A short time after that, Nirgel came back to fence some loot and they hooked up again, after which Buphos wanted to Define The Relationship. For reasons he still can't fully rationalize to himself, Nirgel agreed to an exclusive situationship and had Buphos sign his tome so they could communicate via Far Scribe sending. Over time, Nirgel fell into the habit of taking out his tome and talking with Buphos during down time or before rest. It is, by far, the most he's ever talked with someone he slept with. He wasn't really interested in sharing this relationship with his friends, particularly since he wouldn't know how to articulate his feelings at this point, but Raen found out anyway. Nirgel is still telling himself it is casual, but Raen's circlet would probably be able to tell that's not true.

====Lighthaus Inspektorz====
'''Corrin:''' Corrin might be the person Nirgel has had the most fun with ever. He's so (comparatively) terrible at lying that Nirgel never doubts his sincerity. Nirgel is always down to join Corrin in a game or some wild conversation with a person they meet on their adventures (though he's also learned to be ready to step in whenever Corrin starts hitting on important government officials). Underneath the layers of fear and anxiety brought on by his brief death and resurrection, Nirgel was also profoundly moved by how much Corrin seemed to care about him. Nirgel is kind of blown away by how openly protective and loving Corrin is of him and everyone else in the party. He didn't bother having Corrin sign his sending list since they're usually hanging out together anyway.

'''Mino:''' Nirgel will never understand Mino's sense of justice (why would you give so much money away??), but he admires the conviction with which Mino does whatever he thinks is right. Plus he's terrifying in a fight and Nirgel is thrilled that they're on the same side! Nirgel still feels guilty about that charm spell a few months ago and absolutely deserved that punch (a learning moment about not fucking with friends' brains!), but he still thinks he was right about the demon summoning outside Redford and did NOT deserve that punch. He thinks they've moved past it though. Another quality of Mino's that Nirgel admires is his ability to move past stuff.

'''Pasky:''' Pasky was the first Lighthaus Inspector Nergil felt completely comfortable with. It's rare that Nirgel wants to protect something with no incentive, but Pasky inspires this in him. Nirgel is proud to see Pasky gaining confidence and coming into his own (and also really grateful because he keeps saving Nirgel...). He doesn't want the world to break Pasky.

'''Quilliam:''' Nirgel thinks he's very closed-minded about a lot of perfectly great magic, but he's continually impressed by the amazingly cool shit Quill does on the battlefield. His books are so boring, but he's so badass?? Also fun at Gnometoberfest. He feels like Quill trusts him a little more lately, and he's surprised by how much he wants that trust. He was very impressed at how good Quill was at conning Zip and thought they made a surprisingly great team.

'''Raen:''' Nirgel appreciates a kindred spirit who also doesn't want to talk about his feelings and enjoys drinking. Their recent telepathy with an ancient dragon that let them accidentally spy on their friends inner thoughts was a bonding experience (???). Nirgel is sometimes worried about Raen, who is very clearly still Going Through It, but he wouldn't really know what to say to him and wouldn't want to pry. Nirgel also feels like Raen wouldn't really pry, and thus he's more okay with Raen knowing his personal shit than he would be any other party member. Nirgel is delighted when Raen joins in on nonsense shenanigans, such as the ghost hunters ruse at the bathhouse.

==Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory==

Nergil grew up in a city in Phlegethos, fourth layer of the Nine Hells. He was raised in the household of his father Zaadel, a sketchy devil with a penchant for making tiefling children. As a child, he was homeschooled by tutors alongside his similarly-aged siblings and learned a variety of basic skills that would benefit him in both Hell and the Material Plane.

As he and his siblings approached their teenage years, they were observed and evaluated by Zaadel's associates and trusted older children. Based on their natural talents, they started receiving specialized training. Nirgel was particularly good at lying and had a flair for the dramatic, so his lessons focused on practical disguise skills and the art of deception.

At sixteen, Nirgel (like all his siblings) was offered a warlock pact with his father. He entered into it without trepidation, as he wanted the magic power and it was the standard family expectation. (Everyone enters the pact, why wouldn't you?)

The next few years were focused on training with his new magic, meaning he spent more time with those in the family who shared his skills and less with the siblings he grew up around. Shortly before his 19th birthday, he received his pact boon (his tome) and started fully working for his father. Much of the family business could be conducted with skill in deception, persuasion, or minor intimidation, which were the sort of assignments Nergil got. He found it pretty fun and got to spend a lot of time hanging out on the material plane for the first time in his life, so it was an enjoyable few years.

Some of Zaadal's children continue doing those sorts of assignments for their entire careers, but others are moved to more dangerous work after they've proven themselves. Around the time Nirgel turned 22, his father made a critical error in judgement regarding Nirgel's character and changed the scope of his duties. Nirgel became the "face" for a crew that included a few volatile devil associates of his father. His work now involved much more real threats of violence, and he found it somewhat distasteful at times. It wasn't the fighting inherently that he disliked (in fact he even found fun sometimes!), but the reasons that the conflicts started gave him pause. If a person lost their entire life savings over a poorly-made deal, it didn't trouble him much (they should be more careful about what they're agreeing to next time). But actually getting to the point of instigating violence or death over a deal felt unnecessary. However, since these people WERE freely making the deals that got them into trouble, he could justify it as the price of doing business. Regardless, there wasn't any fun in the work anymore, and he started spending a lot more of his free time in the material plane and away from the family compound.

When he was 24, a job went very badly and ended with a devil in his crew killing a person for a reason that Nirgel found completely unnecessary and could not justify. He realized that no one he worked with now would care at all or even understand why it bothered him. Reflecting on some past jobs in light of this one also started giving him retroactive guilt, which quickly turned into resentment for Zaadel, who had put him in this position. He knew there was no way out of the pact, but he could find a way to put space between himself and his patron.

Pitching it to his father as wanting to "take initiative" and "strike out to find deals on his own," Nergil moved out of the family compound and to the material plane at this point. He left without any proper goodbyes, having somewhat isolated himself from his siblings over the last few years. Now on his own and in very low contact with his father, he relied on the charlatan skills he perfected in his youth to get by, while also taking on adventuring work that interested him and seemed suited to his skills. After about a year of living this way, he took a job with the group that would end up being the Lighthaus Inspektorz. He remains fully aware that his father still ultimately controls his fate, but he is increasingly driven to break away completely if he finds a way.

==Trivia==
When writing in Common, Nergil enjoys spelling his name as many different ways as possible: Nergil, Nirgel, Nurgil, Pnirgyl, Nyrgill, Phnyrggul, Mneyghuiylles, etc.

Over a century ago when Zaadel started having his tiefling offspring, he somehow got the impression that humans found East Isle accents fashionable, so to this day still employs a tutor from that region to teach his children Common. Nirgel does have a bit of an accent while speaking Common that is 100% because he grew up in Hell primarily speaking Infernal, but if anyone ever asks he says, "Oh, I just spent some time on the Isle..." with the straightest face possible.

He judges his fellow Inspectorz for not seeing the value in gold teeth. They are very cool and normal.

Nergil

2023-09-15T04:45:39Z

100.8.244.136: /* Siblings */

{{Infobox character
| image = Nirgel_headshot.jpg
| fullname = Nirgel Hirsig
| alias = Dave from East Isle
| race = Tiefling
| pronouns = he/him
| age = 25
| DOB = November 16, 1311
| height = 5'10"
| hair = Black
| eyes = Yellow
| nationality = Phlegethos of the Nine Hells
| affiliations = [[Lighthouse Inspectorz]] Demon Family
|language = <ul><li>Common (fluent)</li> <li>Infernal (native)</li> <li>Abyssal (very poorly, as taught by Corrin)</li></ul>
| }}

{{Quote|text=You have a particular combination of danger, and... business sense.|sign=Fiomla}}

==Personality==
Nirgel is not the most emotionally available member of the Lighthaus Inspectorz. He enjoys lying about most anything, whether for strategic purposes or just for sport. He doesn't think people (including his fellow adventurers) need to know specific details about his motives or family, but generally doesn't take great pains to hide the fact that he's a warlock or extraplanar.

If something can be done in a flashy way, he will do it. He believes that fire can solve many problems and also dabbles in the necromantic arts. He sees nothing wrong with this, and doesn't respond to criticism regarding his magic or methods particularly well. He is fine with operating in morally gray areas, but finds outright evil behavior distasteful.

Nirgel takes action out of personal interest rather than any greater sense of justice. He rarely concerns himself with the greater good, and and there are very few people here would put himself in harm's way for. That number has grown considerably over the last 8 months or so, and he finds it slightly overwhelming to suddenly have people who mean a lot to him and that he would put himself at risk for (even if there's only like 10 people total).

==Appearance==
Nergil is of an average height and build for a tiefling, with red skin and horns that bend backward close to his head and curve slightly out. He wears his hair swept back in a shaggy cut. (Alas that he no longer has a TOTALLY HAUNTED hairbrush.) He has somewhat eccentric taste in fashion, preferring dark clothes, unnecessarily deep V-necks and too many accessories. Currently his most prized possession is his Cloak of Many Fashions, which he frequently changes to suit his mood. He is on Team Horns-Tail-Boots. There is usually at least one unexplained and impractical buckle somewhere on his attire.

==Relationships==
===Family===
====Parents====
'''Zaadel, demon of Anomalous Favors, Flaming Eyesores, and Shivers:''' Nirgel's dad and patron. It's complicated. He is not held in high regard by the Diabolical Court, but he's someone to rely on for shadier business when upholding a lawful [evil] image is important. He bolsters his position through the money, information, and artifacts he can bring in from the Material Plane. To further those pursuits, over the last few centuries he has fathered a lot of tiefling children for whom he acts as a warlock patron. In addition to his own inherent diabolic powers, his base of power comes from devil "associates" (i.e. lackeys and henchmen) who work with him combined with the talents of his warlock children. The Court doesn't really care what he's up to since he poses no major threat to them and still takes care of what they need.

'''Unnamed Mother:''' She must have wanted something from Zaadel if she bore a child for him! He strikes deals with women who will have children for him in exchange for whatever they want. The mothers enter into the deal freely and know they won't have anything to do with the child (no cooerced pregnancy or baby kidnapping here). Maybe she wasn't that maternal, maybe she wanted something really desperately, maybe she just wanted to have a kid with that devil, who knows? Nirgel considers himself as not having a mother and has never been particularly curious. He does get his last name ("Hirsig") from her though, as do all the other siblings from their respective mothers. This is how he knows he has no full-blooded siblings.

====Siblings====
'''Damien:''' Older brother of a similar age. Good natured. What he lacks in guile he makes up for in passion for firey swords. Nirgel found him easiest to get along with out of everyone in the house (but probably everyone else in the house would say the same thing about Damien). He's not an idiot, but he's also not overly complicated. Less angst and subterfuge, more heXBox.

Being close in age, he, Dessi, and Nirgel spent a lot of time together as children. As they got older and specialized in different fields of expertise, they spent less time together. Nergil didn't really think of them when he struck out on his own, but after reconnecting in Swansing and working together, he regrets never even attempting to speak with them on the matter. He assumed Damien would be fine with the (flame sword) life with their father. Nergil still finds him easier to talk to than Dessi, which is why his name is in the tome for texting.

'''Dessi:''' Younger sister of a similar age. Obsessed with her three-legged dog imp, Champion. She would like everyone to know that she's bored, she hates it here, and she hates you (regardless of whatever her actual feelings are). Despite (or because of?) growing up together so closely, Dessi and Nirgel frequently snipe at each other. They are also by far the most similar of siblings, both in terms of their extreme aversion to emotional vulnerability and their incredible goth aesthetic. (The one thing they never disagreed on was how to decorate their shared room as teens.)

Nirgel didn't really think Dessi would care when he left. The moment she let Champion be dismissed instead of fighting the Lighthaus Inspectorz was when Nergil realized he hadn't judged her fairly. He regrets not sharing more of his honest thoughts regarding their father with her, and he thinks he can rely on her going forward...but he's still going to send his communication via Damien first, because oh my god she's such a bitch to him. (Nirgel is absolutely a bitch right back and has no room to talk.)

'''Decarabia:''' Older sister, about 40. She's very "Pact of the Blade" and a physically intimidating fighter. The type to carry out missions and keep her true feelings close to the chest. She instructs those who show promise with weapons, so Damien knows her much better than Nirgel does. Nirgel finds her mildly terrifying.

'''Dr. Leu:''' Older brother, pushing 60, actual name Leucis. Was not suited for the blade or magical combat, so he became the family doctor. He's terrible. No one is sure if he ever did enough to get a pact boon, and their father has been heard trying to get him to at least TRY studying with a hell cleric, at least. His cures are primarily leech-based, but his healing potions are a fun recreational drug. Everyone is pretty sure that's actually why he's still working.

'''Evan Escence:''' Younger sibling, probably about 14. Nergil doesn't know them well. Their name used to be "Ea" but they changed it a year and a half ago. Everyone was briefly alarmed that they'd fallen under the influence of a virtue tiefling somehow, but once it became apparent that they'd named themself after a bard song that "you wouldn't understand, Dad", no one really cared. (Nergil found this gossip out from Damien and Dessi while in Swansing.)

'''Modean:''' Older brother, late 30s. He has no cunning, no deceit, no martial skills, no strong magic...but my god, his spreadsheets. Modean keeps the books and ledgers for their father, as well as any records and paperwork. He took the Pact of the Amulet because he thought a jeweled necklace would be a good investment. He absolutely has more of a business relationship than a sibling relationship to Nirgel. As a young adult, Nirgel's main interactions with him mostly involved fighting about how those four rounds at the tavern were ABSOLUTELY a mission-critical expense and thus should not come out of personal funds. If Modean ever went to the material plane, he would become a legend among accountants. His personal style is pastels.

'''Nemeia:''' Older sister, now in her late 40s. Makes deals and connections in the material plane via her Only Fauns network of fans. Fantastic with a disguise kit. Nergil was happy when she stopped by the family home and had time to teach him things. A lot of the non-magical skills he learned as a younger teen were aided by her, including how to do the sickest winged eyeliner and the face alterering importance of contour. As an adult, he once saw a tattoo of a sexy tiefling on sailor at a tavern and he's 90% sure it was supposed to be her, to his horror.

===Not Family===
====Situationship====
'''Buphos:''' An aasmir pawn-shop owner based in Swansing. His true name is Bhultos. They met when Nirgel was searching Swansing's seedier neighborhoods for connections and leads. Buphos gave him a tip about a quest location, and Nirgel later brought the Lighthaus Inspectorz here to purchase gear before their trip to the fire plane. Some weeks later, a teleportation mishap led to Nirgel crashing at Buphos's place and hooking up with him. A short time after that, Nirgel came back to fence some loot and they hooked up again, after which Buphos wanted to Define The Relationship. For reasons he still can't fully rationalize to himself, Nirgel agreed to an exclusive situationship and had Buphos sign his tome so they could communicate via Far Scribe sending. Over time, Nirgel fell into the habit of taking out his tome and talking with Buphos during down time or before rest. It is, by far, the most he's ever talked with someone he slept with. He wasn't really interested in sharing this relationship with his friends, particularly since he wouldn't know how to articulate his feelings at this point, but Raen found out anyway. Nirgel is still telling himself it is casual, but Raen's circlet would probably be able to tell that's not true.

====Lighthaus Inspektorz====
'''Corrin:''' Corrin might be the person Nirgel has had the most fun with ever. He's so (comparatively) terrible at lying that Nirgel never doubts his sincerity. Nirgel is always down to join Corrin in a game or some wild conversation with a person they meet on their adventures (though he's also learned to be ready to step in whenever Corrin starts hitting on important government officials). Underneath the layers of fear and anxiety brought on by his brief death and resurrection, Nirgel was also profoundly moved by how much Corrin seemed to care about him. Nirgel is kind of blown away by how openly protective and loving Corrin is of him and everyone else in the party. He didn't bother having Corrin sign his sending list since they're usually hanging out together anyway.

'''Mino:''' Nirgel will never understand Mino's sense of justice (why would you give so much money away??), but he admires the conviction with which Mino does whatever he thinks is right. Plus he's terrifying in a fight and Nirgel is thrilled that they're on the same side! Nirgel still feels guilty about that charm spell a few months ago and absolutely deserved that punch (a learning moment about not fucking with friends' brains!), but he still thinks he was right about the demon summoning outside Redford and did NOT deserve that punch. He thinks they've moved past it though. Another quality of Mino's that Nirgel admires is his ability to move past stuff.

'''Pasky:''' Pasky was the first Lighthaus Inspector Nergil felt completely comfortable with. It's rare that Nirgel wants to protect something with no incentive, but Pasky inspires this in him. Nirgel is proud to see Pasky gaining confidence and coming into his own (and also really grateful because he keeps saving Nirgel...). He doesn't want the world to break Pasky.

'''Quilliam:''' Nirgel thinks he's very closed-minded about a lot of perfectly great magic, but he's continually impressed by the amazingly cool shit Quill does on the battlefield. His books are so boring, but he's so badass?? Also fun at Gnometoberfest. He feels like Quill trusts him a little more lately, and he's surprised by how much he wants that trust. He was very impressed at how good Quill was at conning Zip and thought they made a surprisingly great team.

'''Raen:''' Nirgel appreciates a kindred spirit who also doesn't want to talk about his feelings and enjoys drinking. Their recent telepathy with an ancient dragon that let them accidentally spy on their friends inner thoughts was a bonding experience (???). Nirgel is sometimes worried about Raen, who is very clearly still Going Through It, but he wouldn't really know what to say to him and wouldn't want to pry. Nirgel also feels like Raen wouldn't really pry, and thus he's more okay with Raen knowing his personal shit than he would be any other party member. Nirgel is delighted when Raen joins in on nonsense shenanigans, such as the ghost hunters ruse at the bathhouse.

==Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory==

Nergil grew up in a city in Phlegethos, fourth layer of the Nine Hells. He was raised in the household of his father Zaadel, a sketchy devil with a penchant for making tiefling children. As a child, he was homeschooled by tutors alongside his similarly-aged siblings and learned a variety of basic skills that would benefit him in both Hell and the Material Plane.

As he and his siblings approached their teenage years, they were observed and evaluated by Zaadel's associates and trusted older children. Based on their natural talents, they started receiving specialized training. Nirgel was particularly good at lying and had a flair for the dramatic, so his lessons focused on practical disguise skills and the art of deception.

At sixteen, Nirgel (like all his siblings) was offered a warlock pact with his father. He entered into it without trepidation, as he wanted the magic power and it was the standard family expectation. (Everyone enters the pact, why wouldn't you?)

The next few years were focused on training with his new magic, meaning he spent more time with those in the family who shared his skills and less with the siblings he grew up around. Shortly before his 19th birthday, he received his pact boon (his tome) and started fully working for his father. Much of the family business could be conducted with skill in deception, persuasion, or minor intimidation, which were the sort of assignments Nergil got. He found it pretty fun and got to spend a lot of time hanging out on the material plane for the first time in his life, so it was an enjoyable few years.

Some of Zaadal's children continue doing those sorts of assignments for their entire careers, but others are moved to more dangerous work after they've proven themselves. Around the time Nirgel turned 22, his father made a critical error in judgement regarding Nirgel's character and changed the scope of his duties. Nirgel became the "face" for a crew that included a few volatile devil associates of his father. His work now involved much more real threats of violence, and he found it somewhat distasteful at times. It wasn't the fighting inherently that he disliked (in fact he even found fun sometimes!), but the reasons that the conflicts started gave him pause. If a person lost their entire life savings over a poorly-made deal, it didn't trouble him much (they should be more careful about what they're agreeing to next time). But actually getting to the point of instigating violence or death over a deal felt unnecessary. However, since these people WERE freely making the deals that got them into trouble, he could justify it as the price of doing business. Regardless, there wasn't any fun in the work anymore, and he started spending a lot more of his free time in the material plane and away from the family compound.

When he was 24, a job went very badly and ended with a devil in his crew killing a person for a reason that Nirgel found completely unnecessary and could not justify. He realized that no one he worked with now would care at all or even understand why it bothered him. Reflecting on some past jobs in light of this one also started giving him retroactive guilt, which quickly turned into resentment for Zaadel, who had put him in this position. He knew there was no way out of the pact, but he could find a way to put space between himself and his patron.

Pitching it to his father as wanting to "take initiative" and "strike out to find deals on his own," Nergil moved out of the family compound and to the material plane at this point. He left without any proper goodbyes, having somewhat isolated himself from his siblings over the last few years. Now on his own and in very low contact with his father, he relied on the charlatan skills he perfected in his youth to get by, while also taking on adventuring work that interested him and seemed suited to his skills. After about a year of living this way, he took a job with the group that would end up being the Lighthaus Inspektorz. He remains fully aware that his father still ultimately controls his fate, but he is increasingly driven to break away completely if he finds a way.

==Trivia==
When writing in Common, Nergil enjoys spelling his name as many different ways as possible: Nergil, Nirgel, Nurgil, Pnirgyl, Nyrgill, Phnyrggul, Mneyghuiylles, etc.

He judges his fellow Inspectorz for not seeing the value in gold teeth. They are very cool and normal.

Nergil

2023-09-15T04:40:35Z

100.8.244.136: /* Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory */

{{Infobox character
| image = Nirgel_headshot.jpg
| fullname = Nirgel Hirsig
| alias = Dave from East Isle
| race = Tiefling
| pronouns = he/him
| age = 25
| DOB = November 16, 1311
| height = 5'10"
| hair = Black
| eyes = Yellow
| nationality = Phlegethos of the Nine Hells
| affiliations = [[Lighthouse Inspectorz]] Demon Family
|language = <ul><li>Common (fluent)</li> <li>Infernal (native)</li> <li>Abyssal (very poorly, as taught by Corrin)</li></ul>
| }}

{{Quote|text=You have a particular combination of danger, and... business sense.|sign=Fiomla}}

==Personality==
Nirgel is not the most emotionally available member of the Lighthaus Inspectorz. He enjoys lying about most anything, whether for strategic purposes or just for sport. He doesn't think people (including his fellow adventurers) need to know specific details about his motives or family, but generally doesn't take great pains to hide the fact that he's a warlock or extraplanar.

If something can be done in a flashy way, he will do it. He believes that fire can solve many problems and also dabbles in the necromantic arts. He sees nothing wrong with this, and doesn't respond to criticism regarding his magic or methods particularly well. He is fine with operating in morally gray areas, but finds outright evil behavior distasteful.

Nirgel takes action out of personal interest rather than any greater sense of justice. He rarely concerns himself with the greater good, and and there are very few people here would put himself in harm's way for. That number has grown considerably over the last 8 months or so, and he finds it slightly overwhelming to suddenly have people who mean a lot to him and that he would put himself at risk for (even if there's only like 10 people total).

==Appearance==
Nergil is of an average height and build for a tiefling, with red skin and horns that bend backward close to his head and curve slightly out. He wears his hair swept back in a shaggy cut. (Alas that he no longer has a TOTALLY HAUNTED hairbrush.) He has somewhat eccentric taste in fashion, preferring dark clothes, unnecessarily deep V-necks and too many accessories. Currently his most prized possession is his Cloak of Many Fashions, which he frequently changes to suit his mood. He is on Team Horns-Tail-Boots. There is usually at least one unexplained and impractical buckle somewhere on his attire.

==Relationships==
===Family===
====Parents====
'''Zaadel, demon of Anomalous Favors, Flaming Eyesores, and Shivers:''' Nirgel's dad and patron. It's complicated. He is not held in high regard by the Diabolical Court, but he's someone to rely on for shadier business when upholding a lawful [evil] image is important. He bolsters his position through the money, information, and artifacts he can bring in from the Material Plane. To further those pursuits, over the last few centuries he has fathered a lot of tiefling children for whom he acts as a warlock patron. In addition to his own inherent diabolic powers, his base of power comes from devil "associates" (i.e. lackeys and henchmen) who work with him combined with the talents of his warlock children. The Court doesn't really care what he's up to since he poses no major threat to them and still takes care of what they need.

'''Unnamed Mother:''' She must have wanted something from Zaadel if she bore a child for him! He strikes deals with women who will have children for him in exchange for whatever they want. The mothers enter into the deal freely and know they won't have anything to do with the child (no cooerced pregnancy or baby kidnapping here). Maybe she wasn't that maternal, maybe she wanted something really desperately, maybe she just wanted to have a kid with that devil, who knows? Nirgel considers himself as not having a mother and has never been particularly curious. He does get his last name ("Hirsig") from her though, as do all the other siblings from their respective mothers. This is how he knows he has no full-blooded siblings.

====Siblings====
'''Damien:''' Older brother of a similar age. Good natured. What he lacks in guile he makes up for in passion for firey swords. Nirgel found him easiest to get along with out of everyone in the house (but probably everyone else in the house would say the same thing about Damien). He's not an idiot, but he's also not overly complicated. Less angst and subterfuge, more heXBox.

Being close in age, he, Dessi, and Nirgel spent a lot of time together as children. As they got older and specialized in different fields of expertise, they spent less time together. Nergil didn't really think of them when he struck out on his own, but after reconnecting in Swansing and working together, he regrets never even attempting to speak with them on the matter. He assumed Damien would be fine with the (flame sword) life with their father. Nergil still finds him easier to talk to than Dessi, which is why his name is in the tome for texting.

'''Dessi:''' Younger sister of a similar age. Obsessed with her three-legged dog imp, Champion. She would like everyone to know that she's bored, she hates it here, and she hates you (regardless of whatever her actual feelings are). Despite (or because of?) growing up together so closely, Dessi and Nirgel frequently snipe at each other. They are also by far the most similar of siblings, both in terms of their extreme aversion to emotional vulnerability and their incredible goth aesthetic. (The one thing they never disagreed on was how to decorate their shared room as teens.)

Nirgel didn't really think Dessi would care when he left. The moment she let Champion be dismissed instead of fighting the Lighthaus Inspectorz was when Nergil realized he hadn't judged her fairly. He regrets not sharing more of his honest thoughts regarding their father with her, and he thinks he can rely on her going forward...but he's still going to send his communication via Damien first, because oh my god she's such a bitch to him. (Nirgel is absolutely a bitch right back and has no room to talk.)

'''Decarabia:''' Older sister, about 40. She's very "Pact of the Blade" and a physically intimidating fighter. The type to carry out missions and keep her true feelings close to the chest. She instructs those who show promise with weapons, so Damien knows her much better than Nirgel does. Nirgel finds her mildly terrifying.

'''Dr. Leu:''' Older brother, pushing 60, actual name Leucis. Was not suited for the blade or magical combat, so he became the family doctor. He's terrible. No one is sure if he ever did enough to get a pact boon, and their father has been heard trying to get him to at least TRY studying with a hell cleric, at least. His cures are primarily leech-based, but his healing potions are a fun recreational drug. Everyone is pretty sure that's actually why he's still working.

'''Evan Escence:''' Younger sibling, probably about 14. Nergil doesn't know them well. Their name used to be "Eo" but they changed it a year and a half ago. Everyone was briefly alarmed that they'd fallen under the influence of a virtue tiefling somehow, but once it became apparent that they'd named themself after a bard song that "you wouldn't understand, Dad", no one really cared. (Nergil found this gossip out from Damien and Dessi while in Swansing.)

'''Modean:''' Older brother, late 30s. He has no cunning, no deceit, no martial skills, no strong magic...but my god, his spreadsheets. Modean keeps the books and ledgers for their father, as well as any records and paperwork. He took the Pact of the Amulet because he thought a jeweled necklace would be a good investment. He absolutely has more of a business relationship than a sibling relationship to Nirgel. As a young adult, Nirgel's main interactions with him mostly involved fighting about how those four rounds at the tavern were ABSOLUTELY a mission-critical expense and thus should not come out of personal funds. If Modean ever went to the material plane, he would become a legend among accountants. His personal style is pastels.

'''Nemeia:''' Older sister, now in her late 40s. Makes deals and connections in the material plane via her Only Fauns network of fans. Fantastic with a disguise kit. Nergil was happy when she stopped by the family home and had time to teach him things. A lot of the non-magical skills he learned as a younger teen were aided by her, including how to do the sickest winged eyeliner and the face alterering importance of contour. As an adult, he once saw a tattoo of a sexy tiefling on sailor at a tavern and he's 90% sure it was supposed to be her, to his horror.

===Not Family===
====Situationship====
'''Buphos:''' An aasmir pawn-shop owner based in Swansing. His true name is Bhultos. They met when Nirgel was searching Swansing's seedier neighborhoods for connections and leads. Buphos gave him a tip about a quest location, and Nirgel later brought the Lighthaus Inspectorz here to purchase gear before their trip to the fire plane. Some weeks later, a teleportation mishap led to Nirgel crashing at Buphos's place and hooking up with him. A short time after that, Nirgel came back to fence some loot and they hooked up again, after which Buphos wanted to Define The Relationship. For reasons he still can't fully rationalize to himself, Nirgel agreed to an exclusive situationship and had Buphos sign his tome so they could communicate via Far Scribe sending. Over time, Nirgel fell into the habit of taking out his tome and talking with Buphos during down time or before rest. It is, by far, the most he's ever talked with someone he slept with. He wasn't really interested in sharing this relationship with his friends, particularly since he wouldn't know how to articulate his feelings at this point, but Raen found out anyway. Nirgel is still telling himself it is casual, but Raen's circlet would probably be able to tell that's not true.

====Lighthaus Inspektorz====
'''Corrin:''' Corrin might be the person Nirgel has had the most fun with ever. He's so (comparatively) terrible at lying that Nirgel never doubts his sincerity. Nirgel is always down to join Corrin in a game or some wild conversation with a person they meet on their adventures (though he's also learned to be ready to step in whenever Corrin starts hitting on important government officials). Underneath the layers of fear and anxiety brought on by his brief death and resurrection, Nirgel was also profoundly moved by how much Corrin seemed to care about him. Nirgel is kind of blown away by how openly protective and loving Corrin is of him and everyone else in the party. He didn't bother having Corrin sign his sending list since they're usually hanging out together anyway.

'''Mino:''' Nirgel will never understand Mino's sense of justice (why would you give so much money away??), but he admires the conviction with which Mino does whatever he thinks is right. Plus he's terrifying in a fight and Nirgel is thrilled that they're on the same side! Nirgel still feels guilty about that charm spell a few months ago and absolutely deserved that punch (a learning moment about not fucking with friends' brains!), but he still thinks he was right about the demon summoning outside Redford and did NOT deserve that punch. He thinks they've moved past it though. Another quality of Mino's that Nirgel admires is his ability to move past stuff.

'''Pasky:''' Pasky was the first Lighthaus Inspector Nergil felt completely comfortable with. It's rare that Nirgel wants to protect something with no incentive, but Pasky inspires this in him. Nirgel is proud to see Pasky gaining confidence and coming into his own (and also really grateful because he keeps saving Nirgel...). He doesn't want the world to break Pasky.

'''Quilliam:''' Nirgel thinks he's very closed-minded about a lot of perfectly great magic, but he's continually impressed by the amazingly cool shit Quill does on the battlefield. His books are so boring, but he's so badass?? Also fun at Gnometoberfest. He feels like Quill trusts him a little more lately, and he's surprised by how much he wants that trust. He was very impressed at how good Quill was at conning Zip and thought they made a surprisingly great team.

'''Raen:''' Nirgel appreciates a kindred spirit who also doesn't want to talk about his feelings and enjoys drinking. Their recent telepathy with an ancient dragon that let them accidentally spy on their friends inner thoughts was a bonding experience (???). Nirgel is sometimes worried about Raen, who is very clearly still Going Through It, but he wouldn't really know what to say to him and wouldn't want to pry. Nirgel also feels like Raen wouldn't really pry, and thus he's more okay with Raen knowing his personal shit than he would be any other party member. Nirgel is delighted when Raen joins in on nonsense shenanigans, such as the ghost hunters ruse at the bathhouse.

==Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory==

Nergil grew up in a city in Phlegethos, fourth layer of the Nine Hells. He was raised in the household of his father Zaadel, a sketchy devil with a penchant for making tiefling children. As a child, he was homeschooled by tutors alongside his similarly-aged siblings and learned a variety of basic skills that would benefit him in both Hell and the Material Plane.

As he and his siblings approached their teenage years, they were observed and evaluated by Zaadel's associates and trusted older children. Based on their natural talents, they started receiving specialized training. Nirgel was particularly good at lying and had a flair for the dramatic, so his lessons focused on practical disguise skills and the art of deception.

At sixteen, Nirgel (like all his siblings) was offered a warlock pact with his father. He entered into it without trepidation, as he wanted the magic power and it was the standard family expectation. (Everyone enters the pact, why wouldn't you?)

The next few years were focused on training with his new magic, meaning he spent more time with those in the family who shared his skills and less with the siblings he grew up around. Shortly before his 19th birthday, he received his pact boon (his tome) and started fully working for his father. Much of the family business could be conducted with skill in deception, persuasion, or minor intimidation, which were the sort of assignments Nergil got. He found it pretty fun and got to spend a lot of time hanging out on the material plane for the first time in his life, so it was an enjoyable few years.

Some of Zaadal's children continue doing those sorts of assignments for their entire careers, but others are moved to more dangerous work after they've proven themselves. Around the time Nirgel turned 22, his father made a critical error in judgement regarding Nirgel's character and changed the scope of his duties. Nirgel became the "face" for a crew that included a few volatile devil associates of his father. His work now involved much more real threats of violence, and he found it somewhat distasteful at times. It wasn't the fighting inherently that he disliked (in fact he even found fun sometimes!), but the reasons that the conflicts started gave him pause. If a person lost their entire life savings over a poorly-made deal, it didn't trouble him much (they should be more careful about what they're agreeing to next time). But actually getting to the point of instigating violence or death over a deal felt unnecessary. However, since these people WERE freely making the deals that got them into trouble, he could justify it as the price of doing business. Regardless, there wasn't any fun in the work anymore, and he started spending a lot more of his free time in the material plane and away from the family compound.

When he was 24, a job went very badly and ended with a devil in his crew killing a person for a reason that Nirgel found completely unnecessary and could not justify. He realized that no one he worked with now would care at all or even understand why it bothered him. Reflecting on some past jobs in light of this one also started giving him retroactive guilt, which quickly turned into resentment for Zaadel, who had put him in this position. He knew there was no way out of the pact, but he could find a way to put space between himself and his patron.

Pitching it to his father as wanting to "take initiative" and "strike out to find deals on his own," Nergil moved out of the family compound and to the material plane at this point. He left without any proper goodbyes, having somewhat isolated himself from his siblings over the last few years. Now on his own and in very low contact with his father, he relied on the charlatan skills he perfected in his youth to get by, while also taking on adventuring work that interested him and seemed suited to his skills. After about a year of living this way, he took a job with the group that would end up being the Lighthaus Inspektorz. He remains fully aware that his father still ultimately controls his fate, but he is increasingly driven to break away completely if he finds a way.

==Trivia==
When writing in Common, Nergil enjoys spelling his name as many different ways as possible: Nergil, Nirgel, Nurgil, Pnirgyl, Nyrgill, Phnyrggul, Mneyghuiylles, etc.

He judges his fellow Inspectorz for not seeing the value in gold teeth. They are very cool and normal.

Nergil

2023-09-15T02:35:58Z

100.8.244.136:

{{Infobox character
| image = Nirgel_headshot.jpg
| fullname = Nirgel Hirsig
| alias = Dave from East Isle
| race = Tiefling
| pronouns = he/him
| age = 25
| DOB = November 16, 1311
| height = 5'10"
| hair = Black
| eyes = Yellow
| nationality = Phlegethos of the Nine Hells
| affiliations = [[Lighthouse Inspectorz]] Demon Family
|language = <ul><li>Common (fluent)</li> <li>Infernal (native)</li> <li>Abyssal (very poorly, as taught by Corrin)</li></ul>
| }}

{{Quote|text=You have a particular combination of danger, and... business sense.|sign=Fiomla}}

==Personality==
Nirgel is not the most emotionally available member of the Lighthaus Inspectorz. He enjoys lying about most anything, whether for strategic purposes or just for sport. He doesn't think people (including his fellow adventurers) need to know specific details about his motives or family, but generally doesn't take great pains to hide the fact that he's a warlock or extraplanar.

If something can be done in a flashy way, he will do it. He believes that fire can solve many problems and also dabbles in the necromantic arts. He sees nothing wrong with this, and doesn't respond to criticism regarding his magic or methods particularly well. He is fine with operating in morally gray areas, but finds outright evil behavior distasteful.

Nirgel takes action out of personal interest rather than any greater sense of justice. He rarely concerns himself with the greater good, and and there are very few people here would put himself in harm's way for. That number has grown considerably over the last 8 months or so, and he finds it slightly overwhelming to suddenly have people who mean a lot to him and that he would put himself at risk for (even if there's only like 10 people total).

==Appearance==
Nergil is of an average height and build for a tiefling, with red skin and horns that bend backward close to his head and curve slightly out. He wears his hair swept back in a shaggy cut. (Alas that he no longer has a TOTALLY HAUNTED hairbrush.) He has somewhat eccentric taste in fashion, preferring dark clothes, unnecessarily deep V-necks and too many accessories. Currently his most prized possession is his Cloak of Many Fashions, which he frequently changes to suit his mood. He is on Team Horns-Tail-Boots. There is usually at least one unexplained and impractical buckle somewhere on his attire.

==Relationships==
===Family===
====Parents====
'''Zaadel, demon of Anomalous Favors, Flaming Eyesores, and Shivers:''' Nirgel's dad and patron. It's complicated. He is not held in high regard by the Diabolical Court, but he's someone to rely on for shadier business when upholding a lawful [evil] image is important. He bolsters his position through the money, information, and artifacts he can bring in from the Material Plane. To further those pursuits, over the last few centuries he has fathered a lot of tiefling children for whom he acts as a warlock patron. In addition to his own inherent diabolic powers, his base of power comes from devil "associates" (i.e. lackeys and henchmen) who work with him combined with the talents of his warlock children. The Court doesn't really care what he's up to since he poses no major threat to them and still takes care of what they need.

'''Unnamed Mother:''' She must have wanted something from Zaadel if she bore a child for him! He strikes deals with women who will have children for him in exchange for whatever they want. The mothers enter into the deal freely and know they won't have anything to do with the child (no cooerced pregnancy or baby kidnapping here). Maybe she wasn't that maternal, maybe she wanted something really desperately, maybe she just wanted to have a kid with that devil, who knows? Nirgel considers himself as not having a mother and has never been particularly curious. He does get his last name ("Hirsig") from her though, as do all the other siblings from their respective mothers. This is how he knows he has no full-blooded siblings.

====Siblings====
'''Damien:''' Older brother of a similar age. Good natured. What he lacks in guile he makes up for in passion for firey swords. Nirgel found him easiest to get along with out of everyone in the house (but probably everyone else in the house would say the same thing about Damien). He's not an idiot, but he's also not overly complicated. Less angst and subterfuge, more heXBox.

Being close in age, he, Dessi, and Nirgel spent a lot of time together as children. As they got older and specialized in different fields of expertise, they spent less time together. Nergil didn't really think of them when he struck out on his own, but after reconnecting in Swansing and working together, he regrets never even attempting to speak with them on the matter. He assumed Damien would be fine with the (flame sword) life with their father. Nergil still finds him easier to talk to than Dessi, which is why his name is in the tome for texting.

'''Dessi:''' Younger sister of a similar age. Obsessed with her three-legged dog imp, Champion. She would like everyone to know that she's bored, she hates it here, and she hates you (regardless of whatever her actual feelings are). Despite (or because of?) growing up together so closely, Dessi and Nirgel frequently snipe at each other. They are also by far the most similar of siblings, both in terms of their extreme aversion to emotional vulnerability and their incredible goth aesthetic. (The one thing they never disagreed on was how to decorate their shared room as teens.)

Nirgel didn't really think Dessi would care when he left. The moment she let Champion be dismissed instead of fighting the Lighthaus Inspectorz was when Nergil realized he hadn't judged her fairly. He regrets not sharing more of his honest thoughts regarding their father with her, and he thinks he can rely on her going forward...but he's still going to send his communication via Damien first, because oh my god she's such a bitch to him. (Nirgel is absolutely a bitch right back and has no room to talk.)

'''Decarabia:''' Older sister, about 40. She's very "Pact of the Blade" and a physically intimidating fighter. The type to carry out missions and keep her true feelings close to the chest. She instructs those who show promise with weapons, so Damien knows her much better than Nirgel does. Nirgel finds her mildly terrifying.

'''Dr. Leu:''' Older brother, pushing 60, actual name Leucis. Was not suited for the blade or magical combat, so he became the family doctor. He's terrible. No one is sure if he ever did enough to get a pact boon, and their father has been heard trying to get him to at least TRY studying with a hell cleric, at least. His cures are primarily leech-based, but his healing potions are a fun recreational drug. Everyone is pretty sure that's actually why he's still working.

'''Evan Escence:''' Younger sibling, probably about 14. Nergil doesn't know them well. Their name used to be "Eo" but they changed it a year and a half ago. Everyone was briefly alarmed that they'd fallen under the influence of a virtue tiefling somehow, but once it became apparent that they'd named themself after a bard song that "you wouldn't understand, Dad", no one really cared. (Nergil found this gossip out from Damien and Dessi while in Swansing.)

'''Modean:''' Older brother, late 30s. He has no cunning, no deceit, no martial skills, no strong magic...but my god, his spreadsheets. Modean keeps the books and ledgers for their father, as well as any records and paperwork. He took the Pact of the Amulet because he thought a jeweled necklace would be a good investment. He absolutely has more of a business relationship than a sibling relationship to Nirgel. As a young adult, Nirgel's main interactions with him mostly involved fighting about how those four rounds at the tavern were ABSOLUTELY a mission-critical expense and thus should not come out of personal funds. If Modean ever went to the material plane, he would become a legend among accountants. His personal style is pastels.

'''Nemeia:''' Older sister, now in her late 40s. Makes deals and connections in the material plane via her Only Fauns network of fans. Fantastic with a disguise kit. Nergil was happy when she stopped by the family home and had time to teach him things. A lot of the non-magical skills he learned as a younger teen were aided by her, including how to do the sickest winged eyeliner and the face alterering importance of contour. As an adult, he once saw a tattoo of a sexy tiefling on sailor at a tavern and he's 90% sure it was supposed to be her, to his horror.

===Not Family===
====Situationship====
'''Buphos:''' An aasmir pawn-shop owner based in Swansing. His true name is Bhultos. They met when Nirgel was searching Swansing's seedier neighborhoods for connections and leads. Buphos gave him a tip about a quest location, and Nirgel later brought the Lighthaus Inspectorz here to purchase gear before their trip to the fire plane. Some weeks later, a teleportation mishap led to Nirgel crashing at Buphos's place and hooking up with him. A short time after that, Nirgel came back to fence some loot and they hooked up again, after which Buphos wanted to Define The Relationship. For reasons he still can't fully rationalize to himself, Nirgel agreed to an exclusive situationship and had Buphos sign his tome so they could communicate via Far Scribe sending. Over time, Nirgel fell into the habit of taking out his tome and talking with Buphos during down time or before rest. It is, by far, the most he's ever talked with someone he slept with. He wasn't really interested in sharing this relationship with his friends, particularly since he wouldn't know how to articulate his feelings at this point, but Raen found out anyway. Nirgel is still telling himself it is casual, but Raen's circlet would probably be able to tell that's not true.

====Lighthaus Inspektorz====
'''Corrin:''' Corrin might be the person Nirgel has had the most fun with ever. He's so (comparatively) terrible at lying that Nirgel never doubts his sincerity. Nirgel is always down to join Corrin in a game or some wild conversation with a person they meet on their adventures (though he's also learned to be ready to step in whenever Corrin starts hitting on important government officials). Underneath the layers of fear and anxiety brought on by his brief death and resurrection, Nirgel was also profoundly moved by how much Corrin seemed to care about him. Nirgel is kind of blown away by how openly protective and loving Corrin is of him and everyone else in the party. He didn't bother having Corrin sign his sending list since they're usually hanging out together anyway.

'''Mino:''' Nirgel will never understand Mino's sense of justice (why would you give so much money away??), but he admires the conviction with which Mino does whatever he thinks is right. Plus he's terrifying in a fight and Nirgel is thrilled that they're on the same side! Nirgel still feels guilty about that charm spell a few months ago and absolutely deserved that punch (a learning moment about not fucking with friends' brains!), but he still thinks he was right about the demon summoning outside Redford and did NOT deserve that punch. He thinks they've moved past it though. Another quality of Mino's that Nirgel admires is his ability to move past stuff.

'''Pasky:''' Pasky was the first Lighthaus Inspector Nergil felt completely comfortable with. It's rare that Nirgel wants to protect something with no incentive, but Pasky inspires this in him. Nirgel is proud to see Pasky gaining confidence and coming into his own (and also really grateful because he keeps saving Nirgel...). He doesn't want the world to break Pasky.

'''Quilliam:''' Nirgel thinks he's very closed-minded about a lot of perfectly great magic, but he's continually impressed by the amazingly cool shit Quill does on the battlefield. His books are so boring, but he's so badass?? Also fun at Gnometoberfest. He feels like Quill trusts him a little more lately, and he's surprised by how much he wants that trust. He was very impressed at how good Quill was at conning Zip and thought they made a surprisingly great team.

'''Raen:''' Nirgel appreciates a kindred spirit who also doesn't want to talk about his feelings and enjoys drinking. Their recent telepathy with an ancient dragon that let them accidentally spy on their friends inner thoughts was a bonding experience (???). Nirgel is sometimes worried about Raen, who is very clearly still Going Through It, but he wouldn't really know what to say to him and wouldn't want to pry. Nirgel also feels like Raen wouldn't really pry, and thus he's more okay with Raen knowing his personal shit than he would be any other party member. Nirgel is delighted when Raen joins in on nonsense shenanigans, such as the ghost hunters ruse at the bathhouse.

==Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory==
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==Trivia==
When writing in Common, Nergil enjoys spelling his name as many different ways as possible: Nergil, Nirgel, Nurgil, Pnirgyl, Nyrgill, Phnyrggul, Mneyghuiylles, etc.

He judges his fellow Inspectorz for not seeing the value in gold teeth. They are very cool and normal.

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100.8.244.136: /* Personality */

Nergil

2023-09-15T02:30:23Z

100.8.244.136: /* Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory */

{{Infobox character
| image = Nirgel_headshot.jpg
| fullname = Nirgel Hirsig
| alias = Dave from East Isle
| race = Tiefling
| pronouns = he/him
| age = 25
| DOB = November 16, 1311
| height = 5'10"
| hair = Black
| eyes = Yellow
| nationality = Phlegethos of the Nine Hells
| affiliations = [[Lighthouse Inspectorz]] Demon Family
|language = <ul><li>Common (fluent)</li> <li>Infernal (native)</li> <li>Abyssal (very poorly, as taught by Corrin)</li></ul>
| }}

{{Quote|text=You have a particular combination of danger, and... business sense.|sign=Fiomla}}

==Personality==
Nirgel is not the most emotionally available member of the Lighthaus Inspectorz. He enjoys lying about most anything, whether for strategic purposes or just for sport. He doesn't think people (including his fellow adventurers) need to know specific details about his motives or family, but generally doesn't take great pains to hide the fact that he's a warlock or extraplanar.

If something can be done in a flashy way, he will do it. He believes that fire can solve many problems and has lately been pursuing the necromantic arts. He sees nothing wrong with this, and doesn't respond to criticism regarding his magic or methods particularly well.

Nirgel rarely concerns himself with the greater good, and there are very very few people here would put himself in harm's way for. He doesn't think of his actions (or that of his family) as "evil," but also doesn't spend much time thinking through the morality of them. That time is better spent on sweet pranks.

==Appearance==
Nergil is of an average height and build for a tiefling, with red skin and horns that bend backward close to his head and curve slightly out. He wears his hair swept back in a shaggy cut. (He takes better care of it ever since finding a TOTALLY HAUNTED hairbrush.) He has somewhat eccentric taste in fashion, preferring dark clothes, unnecessarily deep V-necks and too many accessories. Currently his most prized possession is his Cloak of Many Fashions, which he frequently changes to suit his mood. He is on Team Horns-Tail-Boots. There is usually at least one unexplained and impractical buckle somewhere on his attire.

==Relationships==
===Family===
====Parents====
'''Zaadel, demon of Anomalous Favors, Flaming Eyesores, and Shivers:''' Nirgel's dad and patron. It's complicated. He is not held in high regard by the Diabolical Court, but he's someone to rely on for shadier business when upholding a lawful [evil] image is important. He bolsters his position through the money, information, and artifacts he can bring in from the Material Plane. To further those pursuits, over the last few centuries he has fathered a lot of tiefling children for whom he acts as a warlock patron. In addition to his own inherent diabolic powers, his base of power comes from devil "associates" (i.e. lackeys and henchmen) who work with him combined with the talents of his warlock children. The Court doesn't really care what he's up to since he poses no major threat to them and still takes care of what they need.

'''Unnamed Mother:''' She must have wanted something from Zaadel if she bore a child for him! He strikes deals with women who will have children for him in exchange for whatever they want. The mothers enter into the deal freely and know they won't have anything to do with the child (no cooerced pregnancy or baby kidnapping here). Maybe she wasn't that maternal, maybe she wanted something really desperately, maybe she just wanted to have a kid with that devil, who knows? Nirgel considers himself as not having a mother and has never been particularly curious. He does get his last name ("Hirsig") from her though, as do all the other siblings from their respective mothers. This is how he knows he has no full-blooded siblings.

====Siblings====
'''Damien:''' Older brother of a similar age. Good natured. What he lacks in guile he makes up for in passion for firey swords. Nirgel found him easiest to get along with out of everyone in the house (but probably everyone else in the house would say the same thing about Damien). He's not an idiot, but he's also not overly complicated. Less angst and subterfuge, more heXBox.

Being close in age, he, Dessi, and Nirgel spent a lot of time together as children. As they got older and specialized in different fields of expertise, they spent less time together. Nergil didn't really think of them when he struck out on his own, but after reconnecting in Swansing and working together, he regrets never even attempting to speak with them on the matter. He assumed Damien would be fine with the (flame sword) life with their father. Nergil still finds him easier to talk to than Dessi, which is why his name is in the tome for texting.

'''Dessi:''' Younger sister of a similar age. Obsessed with her three-legged dog imp, Champion. She would like everyone to know that she's bored, she hates it here, and she hates you (regardless of whatever her actual feelings are). Despite (or because of?) growing up together so closely, Dessi and Nirgel frequently snipe at each other. They are also by far the most similar of siblings, both in terms of their extreme aversion to emotional vulnerability and their incredible goth aesthetic. (The one thing they never disagreed on was how to decorate their shared room as teens.)

Nirgel didn't really think Dessi would care when he left. The moment she let Champion be dismissed instead of fighting the Lighthaus Inspectorz was when Nergil realized he hadn't judged her fairly. He regrets not sharing more of his honest thoughts regarding their father with her, and he thinks he can rely on her going forward...but he's still going to send his communication via Damien first, because oh my god she's such a bitch to him. (Nirgel is absolutely a bitch right back and has no room to talk.)

'''Decarabia:''' Older sister, about 40. She's very "Pact of the Blade" and a physically intimidating fighter. The type to carry out missions and keep her true feelings close to the chest. She instructs those who show promise with weapons, so Damien knows her much better than Nirgel does. Nirgel finds her mildly terrifying.

'''Dr. Leu:''' Older brother, pushing 60, actual name Leucis. Was not suited for the blade or magical combat, so he became the family doctor. He's terrible. No one is sure if he ever did enough to get a pact boon, and their father has been heard trying to get him to at least TRY studying with a hell cleric, at least. His cures are primarily leech-based, but his healing potions are a fun recreational drug. Everyone is pretty sure that's actually why he's still working.

'''Evan Escence:''' Younger sibling, probably about 14. Nergil doesn't know them well. Their name used to be "Eo" but they changed it a year and a half ago. Everyone was briefly alarmed that they'd fallen under the influence of a virtue tiefling somehow, but once it became apparent that they'd named themself after a bard song that "you wouldn't understand, Dad", no one really cared. (Nergil found this gossip out from Damien and Dessi while in Swansing.)

'''Modean:''' Older brother, late 30s. He has no cunning, no deceit, no martial skills, no strong magic...but my god, his spreadsheets. Modean keeps the books and ledgers for their father, as well as any records and paperwork. He took the Pact of the Amulet because he thought a jeweled necklace would be a good investment. He absolutely has more of a business relationship than a sibling relationship to Nirgel. As a young adult, Nirgel's main interactions with him mostly involved fighting about how those four rounds at the tavern were ABSOLUTELY a mission-critical expense and thus should not come out of personal funds. If Modean ever went to the material plane, he would become a legend among accountants. His personal style is pastels.

'''Nemeia:''' Older sister, now in her late 40s. Makes deals and connections in the material plane via her Only Fauns network of fans. Fantastic with a disguise kit. Nergil was happy when she stopped by the family home and had time to teach him things. A lot of the non-magical skills he learned as a younger teen were aided by her, including how to do the sickest winged eyeliner and the face alterering importance of contour. As an adult, he once saw a tattoo of a sexy tiefling on sailor at a tavern and he's 90% sure it was supposed to be her, to his horror.

===Not Family===
====Situationship====
'''Buphos:''' An aasmir pawn-shop owner based in Swansing. His true name is Bhultos. They met when Nirgel was searching Swansing's seedier neighborhoods for connections and leads. Buphos gave him a tip about a quest location, and Nirgel later brought the Lighthaus Inspectorz here to purchase gear before their trip to the fire plane. Some weeks later, a teleportation mishap led to Nirgel crashing at Buphos's place and hooking up with him. A short time after that, Nirgel came back to fence some loot and they hooked up again, after which Buphos wanted to Define The Relationship. For reasons he still can't fully rationalize to himself, Nirgel agreed to an exclusive situationship and had Buphos sign his tome so they could communicate via Far Scribe sending. Over time, Nirgel fell into the habit of taking out his tome and talking with Buphos during down time or before rest. It is, by far, the most he's ever talked with someone he slept with. He wasn't really interested in sharing this relationship with his friends, particularly since he wouldn't know how to articulate his feelings at this point, but Raen found out anyway. Nirgel is still telling himself it is casual, but Raen's circlet would probably be able to tell that's not true.

====Lighthaus Inspektorz====
'''Corrin:''' Corrin might be the person Nirgel has had the most fun with ever. He's so (comparatively) terrible at lying that Nirgel never doubts his sincerity. Nirgel is always down to join Corrin in a game or some wild conversation with a person they meet on their adventures (though he's also learned to be ready to step in whenever Corrin starts hitting on important government officials). Underneath the layers of fear and anxiety brought on by his brief death and resurrection, Nirgel was also profoundly moved by how much Corrin seemed to care about him. Nirgel is kind of blown away by how openly protective and loving Corrin is of him and everyone else in the party. He didn't bother having Corrin sign his sending list since they're usually hanging out together anyway.

'''Mino:''' Nirgel will never understand Mino's sense of justice (why would you give so much money away??), but he admires the conviction with which Mino does whatever he thinks is right. Plus he's terrifying in a fight and Nirgel is thrilled that they're on the same side! Nirgel still feels guilty about that charm spell a few months ago and absolutely deserved that punch (a learning moment about not fucking with friends' brains!), but he still thinks he was right about the demon summoning outside Redford and did NOT deserve that punch. He thinks they've moved past it though. Another quality of Mino's that Nirgel admires is his ability to move past stuff.

'''Pasky:''' Pasky was the first Lighthaus Inspector Nergil felt completely comfortable with. It's rare that Nirgel wants to protect something with no incentive, but Pasky inspires this in him. Nirgel is proud to see Pasky gaining confidence and coming into his own (and also really grateful because he keeps saving Nirgel...). He doesn't want the world to break Pasky.

'''Quilliam:''' Nirgel thinks he's very closed-minded about a lot of perfectly great magic, but he's continually impressed by the amazingly cool shit Quill does on the battlefield. His books are so boring, but he's so badass?? Also fun at Gnometoberfest. He feels like Quill trusts him a little more lately, and he's surprised by how much he wants that trust. He was very impressed at how good Quill was at conning Zip and thought they made a surprisingly great team.

'''Raen:''' Nirgel appreciates a kindred spirit who also doesn't want to talk about his feelings and enjoys drinking. Their recent telepathy with an ancient dragon that let them accidentally spy on their friends inner thoughts was a bonding experience (???). Nirgel is sometimes worried about Raen, who is very clearly still Going Through It, but he wouldn't really know what to say to him and wouldn't want to pry. Nirgel also feels like Raen wouldn't really pry, and thus he's more okay with Raen knowing his personal shit than he would be any other party member. Nirgel is delighted when Raen joins in on nonsense shenanigans, such as the ghost hunters ruse at the bathhouse.

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==Trivia==
When writing in Common, Nergil enjoys spelling his name as many different ways as possible: Nergil, Nirgel, Nurgil, Pnirgyl, Nyrgill, Phnyrggul, Mneyghuiylles, etc.

He judges his fellow Inspectorz for not seeing the value in gold teeth. They are very cool and normal.

Nergil

2023-09-15T02:29:58Z

100.8.244.136: /* Not Family */

{{Infobox character
| image = Nirgel_headshot.jpg
| fullname = Nirgel Hirsig
| alias = Dave from East Isle
| race = Tiefling
| pronouns = he/him
| age = 25
| DOB = November 16, 1311
| height = 5'10"
| hair = Black
| eyes = Yellow
| nationality = Phlegethos of the Nine Hells
| affiliations = [[Lighthouse Inspectorz]] Demon Family
|language = <ul><li>Common (fluent)</li> <li>Infernal (native)</li> <li>Abyssal (very poorly, as taught by Corrin)</li></ul>
| }}

{{Quote|text=You have a particular combination of danger, and... business sense.|sign=Fiomla}}

==Personality==
Nirgel is not the most emotionally available member of the Lighthaus Inspectorz. He enjoys lying about most anything, whether for strategic purposes or just for sport. He doesn't think people (including his fellow adventurers) need to know specific details about his motives or family, but generally doesn't take great pains to hide the fact that he's a warlock or extraplanar.

If something can be done in a flashy way, he will do it. He believes that fire can solve many problems and has lately been pursuing the necromantic arts. He sees nothing wrong with this, and doesn't respond to criticism regarding his magic or methods particularly well.

Nirgel rarely concerns himself with the greater good, and there are very very few people here would put himself in harm's way for. He doesn't think of his actions (or that of his family) as "evil," but also doesn't spend much time thinking through the morality of them. That time is better spent on sweet pranks.

==Appearance==
Nergil is of an average height and build for a tiefling, with red skin and horns that bend backward close to his head and curve slightly out. He wears his hair swept back in a shaggy cut. (He takes better care of it ever since finding a TOTALLY HAUNTED hairbrush.) He has somewhat eccentric taste in fashion, preferring dark clothes, unnecessarily deep V-necks and too many accessories. Currently his most prized possession is his Cloak of Many Fashions, which he frequently changes to suit his mood. He is on Team Horns-Tail-Boots. There is usually at least one unexplained and impractical buckle somewhere on his attire.

==Relationships==
===Family===
====Parents====
'''Zaadel, demon of Anomalous Favors, Flaming Eyesores, and Shivers:''' Nirgel's dad and patron. It's complicated. He is not held in high regard by the Diabolical Court, but he's someone to rely on for shadier business when upholding a lawful [evil] image is important. He bolsters his position through the money, information, and artifacts he can bring in from the Material Plane. To further those pursuits, over the last few centuries he has fathered a lot of tiefling children for whom he acts as a warlock patron. In addition to his own inherent diabolic powers, his base of power comes from devil "associates" (i.e. lackeys and henchmen) who work with him combined with the talents of his warlock children. The Court doesn't really care what he's up to since he poses no major threat to them and still takes care of what they need.

'''Unnamed Mother:''' She must have wanted something from Zaadel if she bore a child for him! He strikes deals with women who will have children for him in exchange for whatever they want. The mothers enter into the deal freely and know they won't have anything to do with the child (no cooerced pregnancy or baby kidnapping here). Maybe she wasn't that maternal, maybe she wanted something really desperately, maybe she just wanted to have a kid with that devil, who knows? Nirgel considers himself as not having a mother and has never been particularly curious. He does get his last name ("Hirsig") from her though, as do all the other siblings from their respective mothers. This is how he knows he has no full-blooded siblings.

====Siblings====
'''Damien:''' Older brother of a similar age. Good natured. What he lacks in guile he makes up for in passion for firey swords. Nirgel found him easiest to get along with out of everyone in the house (but probably everyone else in the house would say the same thing about Damien). He's not an idiot, but he's also not overly complicated. Less angst and subterfuge, more heXBox.

Being close in age, he, Dessi, and Nirgel spent a lot of time together as children. As they got older and specialized in different fields of expertise, they spent less time together. Nergil didn't really think of them when he struck out on his own, but after reconnecting in Swansing and working together, he regrets never even attempting to speak with them on the matter. He assumed Damien would be fine with the (flame sword) life with their father. Nergil still finds him easier to talk to than Dessi, which is why his name is in the tome for texting.

'''Dessi:''' Younger sister of a similar age. Obsessed with her three-legged dog imp, Champion. She would like everyone to know that she's bored, she hates it here, and she hates you (regardless of whatever her actual feelings are). Despite (or because of?) growing up together so closely, Dessi and Nirgel frequently snipe at each other. They are also by far the most similar of siblings, both in terms of their extreme aversion to emotional vulnerability and their incredible goth aesthetic. (The one thing they never disagreed on was how to decorate their shared room as teens.)

Nirgel didn't really think Dessi would care when he left. The moment she let Champion be dismissed instead of fighting the Lighthaus Inspectorz was when Nergil realized he hadn't judged her fairly. He regrets not sharing more of his honest thoughts regarding their father with her, and he thinks he can rely on her going forward...but he's still going to send his communication via Damien first, because oh my god she's such a bitch to him. (Nirgel is absolutely a bitch right back and has no room to talk.)

'''Decarabia:''' Older sister, about 40. She's very "Pact of the Blade" and a physically intimidating fighter. The type to carry out missions and keep her true feelings close to the chest. She instructs those who show promise with weapons, so Damien knows her much better than Nirgel does. Nirgel finds her mildly terrifying.

'''Dr. Leu:''' Older brother, pushing 60, actual name Leucis. Was not suited for the blade or magical combat, so he became the family doctor. He's terrible. No one is sure if he ever did enough to get a pact boon, and their father has been heard trying to get him to at least TRY studying with a hell cleric, at least. His cures are primarily leech-based, but his healing potions are a fun recreational drug. Everyone is pretty sure that's actually why he's still working.

'''Evan Escence:''' Younger sibling, probably about 14. Nergil doesn't know them well. Their name used to be "Eo" but they changed it a year and a half ago. Everyone was briefly alarmed that they'd fallen under the influence of a virtue tiefling somehow, but once it became apparent that they'd named themself after a bard song that "you wouldn't understand, Dad", no one really cared. (Nergil found this gossip out from Damien and Dessi while in Swansing.)

'''Modean:''' Older brother, late 30s. He has no cunning, no deceit, no martial skills, no strong magic...but my god, his spreadsheets. Modean keeps the books and ledgers for their father, as well as any records and paperwork. He took the Pact of the Amulet because he thought a jeweled necklace would be a good investment. He absolutely has more of a business relationship than a sibling relationship to Nirgel. As a young adult, Nirgel's main interactions with him mostly involved fighting about how those four rounds at the tavern were ABSOLUTELY a mission-critical expense and thus should not come out of personal funds. If Modean ever went to the material plane, he would become a legend among accountants. His personal style is pastels.

'''Nemeia:''' Older sister, now in her late 40s. Makes deals and connections in the material plane via her Only Fauns network of fans. Fantastic with a disguise kit. Nergil was happy when she stopped by the family home and had time to teach him things. A lot of the non-magical skills he learned as a younger teen were aided by her, including how to do the sickest winged eyeliner and the face alterering importance of contour. As an adult, he once saw a tattoo of a sexy tiefling on sailor at a tavern and he's 90% sure it was supposed to be her, to his horror.

===Not Family===
====Situationship====
'''Buphos:''' An aasmir pawn-shop owner based in Swansing. His true name is Bhultos. They met when Nirgel was searching Swansing's seedier neighborhoods for connections and leads. Buphos gave him a tip about a quest location, and Nirgel later brought the Lighthaus Inspectorz here to purchase gear before their trip to the fire plane. Some weeks later, a teleportation mishap led to Nirgel crashing at Buphos's place and hooking up with him. A short time after that, Nirgel came back to fence some loot and they hooked up again, after which Buphos wanted to Define The Relationship. For reasons he still can't fully rationalize to himself, Nirgel agreed to an exclusive situationship and had Buphos sign his tome so they could communicate via Far Scribe sending. Over time, Nirgel fell into the habit of taking out his tome and talking with Buphos during down time or before rest. It is, by far, the most he's ever talked with someone he slept with. He wasn't really interested in sharing this relationship with his friends, particularly since he wouldn't know how to articulate his feelings at this point, but Raen found out anyway. Nirgel is still telling himself it is casual, but Raen's circlet would probably be able to tell that's not true.

====Lighthaus Inspektorz====
'''Corrin:''' Corrin might be the person Nirgel has had the most fun with ever. He's so (comparatively) terrible at lying that Nirgel never doubts his sincerity. Nirgel is always down to join Corrin in a game or some wild conversation with a person they meet on their adventures (though he's also learned to be ready to step in whenever Corrin starts hitting on important government officials). Underneath the layers of fear and anxiety brought on by his brief death and resurrection, Nirgel was also profoundly moved by how much Corrin seemed to care about him. Nirgel is kind of blown away by how openly protective and loving Corrin is of him and everyone else in the party. He didn't bother having Corrin sign his sending list since they're usually hanging out together anyway.

'''Mino:''' Nirgel will never understand Mino's sense of justice (why would you give so much money away??), but he admires the conviction with which Mino does whatever he thinks is right. Plus he's terrifying in a fight and Nirgel is thrilled that they're on the same side! Nirgel still feels guilty about that charm spell a few months ago and absolutely deserved that punch (a learning moment about not fucking with friends' brains!), but he still thinks he was right about the demon summoning outside Redford and did NOT deserve that punch. He thinks they've moved past it though. Another quality of Mino's that Nirgel admires is his ability to move past stuff.

'''Pasky:''' Pasky was the first Lighthaus Inspector Nergil felt completely comfortable with. It's rare that Nirgel wants to protect something with no incentive, but Pasky inspires this in him. Nirgel is proud to see Pasky gaining confidence and coming into his own (and also really grateful because he keeps saving Nirgel...). He doesn't want the world to break Pasky.

'''Quilliam:''' Nirgel thinks he's very closed-minded about a lot of perfectly great magic, but he's continually impressed by the amazingly cool shit Quill does on the battlefield. His books are so boring, but he's so badass?? Also fun at Gnometoberfest. He feels like Quill trusts him a little more lately, and he's surprised by how much he wants that trust. He was very impressed at how good Quill was at conning Zip and thought they made a surprisingly great team.

'''Raen:''' Nirgel appreciates a kindred spirit who also doesn't want to talk about his feelings and enjoys drinking. Their recent telepathy with an ancient dragon that let them accidentally spy on their friends inner thoughts was a bonding experience (???). Nirgel is sometimes worried about Raen, who is very clearly still Going Through It, but he wouldn't really know what to say to him and wouldn't want to pry. Nirgel also feels like Raen wouldn't really pry, and thus he's more okay with Raen knowing his personal shit than he would be any other party member. Nirgel is delighted when Raen joins in on nonsense shenanigans, such as the ghost hunters ruse at the bathhouse.

==Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory==
Nergil grew up in a city in Phlegethos, fourth layer of the Nine Hells. He was raised in the household of his father, an ambitious demon who plans seem to focus in part on spreading his influence by creating as many loyal children as possible. Nergil spent his teen years perfecting the art of lying and other charlatan activities, as taught by various associates of his father.

Nergil started using magic after entering into a pact with his father. Becoming a warlock was equal parts a desire to do cool shit and the pressure of family expectation. Nergil began to chafe at this expectation in his twenties and decided to leave the family compound. He tried out a variety of living situations, including brief stints living alone in his home city (too close to Dad), staying at cities on the material plane (meh, fine), and one notable week working on a farm (unbearable, but he liked the sheeps' horns). The nature of his power meant that he was never really free of his father's demands, but he was able to distance himself for a time and tried to rely more on his deceit and charisma to get by.

After falling in with the Lighthaus Inspectorz, Nergil began to take magic more seriously. He finds himself greatly enjoying the power accessible to him. Increasing his magical abilities means frequently interacting with his father again, but he doesn't seem to mind as much now--it's worth the tradeoff. Recently Nergil has tried to stay in his father's good graces when they speak, even attempting to impress him at times. Despite this, he fears that his duties to his father and the goals of his new friends may eventually come into conflict.

==Trivia==
When writing in Common, Nergil enjoys spelling his name as many different ways as possible: Nergil, Nirgel, Nurgil, Pnirgyl, Nyrgill, Phnyrggul, Mneyghuiylles, etc.

He judges his fellow Inspectorz for not seeing the value in gold teeth. They are very cool and normal.

Nergil

2023-09-15T02:29:24Z

100.8.244.136: /* Family */

{{Infobox character
| image = Nirgel_headshot.jpg
| fullname = Nirgel Hirsig
| alias = Dave from East Isle
| race = Tiefling
| pronouns = he/him
| age = 25
| DOB = November 16, 1311
| height = 5'10"
| hair = Black
| eyes = Yellow
| nationality = Phlegethos of the Nine Hells
| affiliations = [[Lighthouse Inspectorz]] Demon Family
|language = <ul><li>Common (fluent)</li> <li>Infernal (native)</li> <li>Abyssal (very poorly, as taught by Corrin)</li></ul>
| }}

{{Quote|text=You have a particular combination of danger, and... business sense.|sign=Fiomla}}

==Personality==
Nirgel is not the most emotionally available member of the Lighthaus Inspectorz. He enjoys lying about most anything, whether for strategic purposes or just for sport. He doesn't think people (including his fellow adventurers) need to know specific details about his motives or family, but generally doesn't take great pains to hide the fact that he's a warlock or extraplanar.

If something can be done in a flashy way, he will do it. He believes that fire can solve many problems and has lately been pursuing the necromantic arts. He sees nothing wrong with this, and doesn't respond to criticism regarding his magic or methods particularly well.

Nirgel rarely concerns himself with the greater good, and there are very very few people here would put himself in harm's way for. He doesn't think of his actions (or that of his family) as "evil," but also doesn't spend much time thinking through the morality of them. That time is better spent on sweet pranks.

==Appearance==
Nergil is of an average height and build for a tiefling, with red skin and horns that bend backward close to his head and curve slightly out. He wears his hair swept back in a shaggy cut. (He takes better care of it ever since finding a TOTALLY HAUNTED hairbrush.) He has somewhat eccentric taste in fashion, preferring dark clothes, unnecessarily deep V-necks and too many accessories. Currently his most prized possession is his Cloak of Many Fashions, which he frequently changes to suit his mood. He is on Team Horns-Tail-Boots. There is usually at least one unexplained and impractical buckle somewhere on his attire.

==Relationships==
===Family===
====Parents====
'''Zaadel, demon of Anomalous Favors, Flaming Eyesores, and Shivers:''' Nirgel's dad and patron. It's complicated. He is not held in high regard by the Diabolical Court, but he's someone to rely on for shadier business when upholding a lawful [evil] image is important. He bolsters his position through the money, information, and artifacts he can bring in from the Material Plane. To further those pursuits, over the last few centuries he has fathered a lot of tiefling children for whom he acts as a warlock patron. In addition to his own inherent diabolic powers, his base of power comes from devil "associates" (i.e. lackeys and henchmen) who work with him combined with the talents of his warlock children. The Court doesn't really care what he's up to since he poses no major threat to them and still takes care of what they need.

'''Unnamed Mother:''' She must have wanted something from Zaadel if she bore a child for him! He strikes deals with women who will have children for him in exchange for whatever they want. The mothers enter into the deal freely and know they won't have anything to do with the child (no cooerced pregnancy or baby kidnapping here). Maybe she wasn't that maternal, maybe she wanted something really desperately, maybe she just wanted to have a kid with that devil, who knows? Nirgel considers himself as not having a mother and has never been particularly curious. He does get his last name ("Hirsig") from her though, as do all the other siblings from their respective mothers. This is how he knows he has no full-blooded siblings.

====Siblings====
'''Damien:''' Older brother of a similar age. Good natured. What he lacks in guile he makes up for in passion for firey swords. Nirgel found him easiest to get along with out of everyone in the house (but probably everyone else in the house would say the same thing about Damien). He's not an idiot, but he's also not overly complicated. Less angst and subterfuge, more heXBox.

Being close in age, he, Dessi, and Nirgel spent a lot of time together as children. As they got older and specialized in different fields of expertise, they spent less time together. Nergil didn't really think of them when he struck out on his own, but after reconnecting in Swansing and working together, he regrets never even attempting to speak with them on the matter. He assumed Damien would be fine with the (flame sword) life with their father. Nergil still finds him easier to talk to than Dessi, which is why his name is in the tome for texting.

'''Dessi:''' Younger sister of a similar age. Obsessed with her three-legged dog imp, Champion. She would like everyone to know that she's bored, she hates it here, and she hates you (regardless of whatever her actual feelings are). Despite (or because of?) growing up together so closely, Dessi and Nirgel frequently snipe at each other. They are also by far the most similar of siblings, both in terms of their extreme aversion to emotional vulnerability and their incredible goth aesthetic. (The one thing they never disagreed on was how to decorate their shared room as teens.)

Nirgel didn't really think Dessi would care when he left. The moment she let Champion be dismissed instead of fighting the Lighthaus Inspectorz was when Nergil realized he hadn't judged her fairly. He regrets not sharing more of his honest thoughts regarding their father with her, and he thinks he can rely on her going forward...but he's still going to send his communication via Damien first, because oh my god she's such a bitch to him. (Nirgel is absolutely a bitch right back and has no room to talk.)

'''Decarabia:''' Older sister, about 40. She's very "Pact of the Blade" and a physically intimidating fighter. The type to carry out missions and keep her true feelings close to the chest. She instructs those who show promise with weapons, so Damien knows her much better than Nirgel does. Nirgel finds her mildly terrifying.

'''Dr. Leu:''' Older brother, pushing 60, actual name Leucis. Was not suited for the blade or magical combat, so he became the family doctor. He's terrible. No one is sure if he ever did enough to get a pact boon, and their father has been heard trying to get him to at least TRY studying with a hell cleric, at least. His cures are primarily leech-based, but his healing potions are a fun recreational drug. Everyone is pretty sure that's actually why he's still working.

'''Evan Escence:''' Younger sibling, probably about 14. Nergil doesn't know them well. Their name used to be "Eo" but they changed it a year and a half ago. Everyone was briefly alarmed that they'd fallen under the influence of a virtue tiefling somehow, but once it became apparent that they'd named themself after a bard song that "you wouldn't understand, Dad", no one really cared. (Nergil found this gossip out from Damien and Dessi while in Swansing.)

'''Modean:''' Older brother, late 30s. He has no cunning, no deceit, no martial skills, no strong magic...but my god, his spreadsheets. Modean keeps the books and ledgers for their father, as well as any records and paperwork. He took the Pact of the Amulet because he thought a jeweled necklace would be a good investment. He absolutely has more of a business relationship than a sibling relationship to Nirgel. As a young adult, Nirgel's main interactions with him mostly involved fighting about how those four rounds at the tavern were ABSOLUTELY a mission-critical expense and thus should not come out of personal funds. If Modean ever went to the material plane, he would become a legend among accountants. His personal style is pastels.

'''Nemeia:''' Older sister, now in her late 40s. Makes deals and connections in the material plane via her Only Fauns network of fans. Fantastic with a disguise kit. Nergil was happy when she stopped by the family home and had time to teach him things. A lot of the non-magical skills he learned as a younger teen were aided by her, including how to do the sickest winged eyeliner and the face alterering importance of contour. As an adult, he once saw a tattoo of a sexy tiefling on sailor at a tavern and he's 90% sure it was supposed to be her, to his horror.

===Not Family===
'''Buphos:''' An aasmir pawn-shop owner based in Swansing. His true name is Bhultos. They met when Nirgel was searching Swansing's seedier neighborhoods for connections and leads. Buphos gave him a tip about a quest location, and Nirgel later brought the Lighthaus Inspectorz here to purchase gear before their trip to the fire plane. Some weeks later, a teleportation mishap led to Nirgel crashing at Buphos's place and hooking up with him. A short time after that, Nirgel came back to fence some loot and they hooked up again, after which Buphos wanted to Define The Relationship. For reasons he still can't fully rationalize to himself, Nirgel agreed to an exclusive situationship and had Buphos sign his tome so they could communicate via Far Scribe sending. Over time, Nirgel fell into the habit of taking out his tome and talking with Buphos during down time or before rest. It is, by far, the most he's ever talked with someone he slept with. He wasn't really interested in sharing this relationship with his friends, particularly since he wouldn't know how to articulate his feelings at this point, but Raen found out anyway. Nirgel is still telling himself it is casual, but Raen's circlet would probably be able to tell that's not true.

====Lighthaus Inspektorz====
'''Corrin:''' Corrin might be the person Nirgel has had the most fun with ever. He's so (comparatively) terrible at lying that Nirgel never doubts his sincerity. Nirgel is always down to join Corrin in a game or some wild conversation with a person they meet on their adventures (though he's also learned to be ready to step in whenever Corrin starts hitting on important government officials). Underneath the layers of fear and anxiety brought on by his brief death and resurrection, Nirgel was also profoundly moved by how much Corrin seemed to care about him. Nirgel is kind of blown away by how openly protective and loving Corrin is of him and everyone else in the party. He didn't bother having Corrin sign his sending list since they're usually hanging out together anyway.

'''Mino:''' Nirgel will never understand Mino's sense of justice (why would you give so much money away??), but he admires the conviction with which Mino does whatever he thinks is right. Plus he's terrifying in a fight and Nirgel is thrilled that they're on the same side! Nirgel still feels guilty about that charm spell a few months ago and absolutely deserved that punch (a learning moment about not fucking with friends' brains!), but he still thinks he was right about the demon summoning outside Redford and did NOT deserve that punch. He thinks they've moved past it though. Another quality of Mino's that Nirgel admires is his ability to move past stuff.

'''Pasky:''' Pasky was the first Lighthaus Inspector Nergil felt completely comfortable with. It's rare that Nirgel wants to protect something with no incentive, but Pasky inspires this in him. Nirgel is proud to see Pasky gaining confidence and coming into his own (and also really grateful because he keeps saving Nirgel...). He doesn't want the world to break Pasky.

'''Quilliam:''' Nirgel thinks he's very closed-minded about a lot of perfectly great magic, but he's continually impressed by the amazingly cool shit Quill does on the battlefield. His books are so boring, but he's so badass?? Also fun at Gnometoberfest. He feels like Quill trusts him a little more lately, and he's surprised by how much he wants that trust. He was very impressed at how good Quill was at conning Zip and thought they made a surprisingly great team.

'''Raen:''' Nirgel appreciates a kindred spirit who also doesn't want to talk about his feelings and enjoys drinking. Their recent telepathy with an ancient dragon that let them accidentally spy on their friends inner thoughts was a bonding experience (???). Nirgel is sometimes worried about Raen, who is very clearly still Going Through It, but he wouldn't really know what to say to him and wouldn't want to pry. Nirgel also feels like Raen wouldn't really pry, and thus he's more okay with Raen knowing his personal shit than he would be any other party member. Nirgel is delighted when Raen joins in on nonsense shenanigans, such as the ghost hunters ruse at the bathhouse.

==Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory==
Nergil grew up in a city in Phlegethos, fourth layer of the Nine Hells. He was raised in the household of his father, an ambitious demon who plans seem to focus in part on spreading his influence by creating as many loyal children as possible. Nergil spent his teen years perfecting the art of lying and other charlatan activities, as taught by various associates of his father.

Nergil started using magic after entering into a pact with his father. Becoming a warlock was equal parts a desire to do cool shit and the pressure of family expectation. Nergil began to chafe at this expectation in his twenties and decided to leave the family compound. He tried out a variety of living situations, including brief stints living alone in his home city (too close to Dad), staying at cities on the material plane (meh, fine), and one notable week working on a farm (unbearable, but he liked the sheeps' horns). The nature of his power meant that he was never really free of his father's demands, but he was able to distance himself for a time and tried to rely more on his deceit and charisma to get by.

After falling in with the Lighthaus Inspectorz, Nergil began to take magic more seriously. He finds himself greatly enjoying the power accessible to him. Increasing his magical abilities means frequently interacting with his father again, but he doesn't seem to mind as much now--it's worth the tradeoff. Recently Nergil has tried to stay in his father's good graces when they speak, even attempting to impress him at times. Despite this, he fears that his duties to his father and the goals of his new friends may eventually come into conflict.

==Trivia==
When writing in Common, Nergil enjoys spelling his name as many different ways as possible: Nergil, Nirgel, Nurgil, Pnirgyl, Nyrgill, Phnyrggul, Mneyghuiylles, etc.

He judges his fellow Inspectorz for not seeing the value in gold teeth. They are very cool and normal.

Nergil

2023-09-15T02:28:02Z

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{{Infobox character
| image = Nirgel_headshot.jpg
| fullname = Nirgel Hirsig
| alias = Dave from East Isle
| race = Tiefling
| pronouns = he/him
| age = 25
| DOB = November 16, 1311
| height = 5'10"
| hair = Black
| eyes = Yellow
| nationality = Phlegethos of the Nine Hells
| affiliations = [[Lighthouse Inspectorz]] Demon Family
|language = <ul><li>Common (fluent)</li> <li>Infernal (native)</li> <li>Abyssal (very poorly, as taught by Corrin)</li></ul>
| }}

{{Quote|text=You have a particular combination of danger, and... business sense.|sign=Fiomla}}

==Personality==
Nirgel is not the most emotionally available member of the Lighthaus Inspectorz. He enjoys lying about most anything, whether for strategic purposes or just for sport. He doesn't think people (including his fellow adventurers) need to know specific details about his motives or family, but generally doesn't take great pains to hide the fact that he's a warlock or extraplanar.

If something can be done in a flashy way, he will do it. He believes that fire can solve many problems and has lately been pursuing the necromantic arts. He sees nothing wrong with this, and doesn't respond to criticism regarding his magic or methods particularly well.

Nirgel rarely concerns himself with the greater good, and there are very very few people here would put himself in harm's way for. He doesn't think of his actions (or that of his family) as "evil," but also doesn't spend much time thinking through the morality of them. That time is better spent on sweet pranks.

==Appearance==
Nergil is of an average height and build for a tiefling, with red skin and horns that bend backward close to his head and curve slightly out. He wears his hair swept back in a shaggy cut. (He takes better care of it ever since finding a TOTALLY HAUNTED hairbrush.) He has somewhat eccentric taste in fashion, preferring dark clothes, unnecessarily deep V-necks and too many accessories. Currently his most prized possession is his Cloak of Many Fashions, which he frequently changes to suit his mood. He is on Team Horns-Tail-Boots. There is usually at least one unexplained and impractical buckle somewhere on his attire.

==Relationships==
===Family===
'''Zaadel, demon of Anomalous Favors, Flaming Eyesores, and Shivers:''' Nirgel's dad and patron. It's complicated. He is not held in high regard by the Diabolical Court, but he's someone to rely on for shadier business when upholding a lawful [evil] image is important. He bolsters his position through the money, information, and artifacts he can bring in from the Material Plane. To further those pursuits, over the last few centuries he has fathered a lot of tiefling children for whom he acts as a warlock patron. In addition to his own inherent diabolic powers, his base of power comes from devil "associates" (i.e. lackeys and henchmen) who work with him combined with the talents of his warlock children. The Court doesn't really care what he's up to since he poses no major threat to them and still takes care of what they need.

'''Unnamed Mother:''' She must have wanted something from Zaadel if she bore a child for him! He strikes deals with women who will have children for him in exchange for whatever they want. The mothers enter into the deal freely and know they won't have anything to do with the child (no cooerced pregnancy or baby kidnapping here). Maybe she wasn't that maternal, maybe she wanted something really desperately, maybe she just wanted to have a kid with that devil, who knows? Nirgel considers himself as not having a mother and has never been particularly curious. He does get his last name ("Hirsig") from her though, as do all the other siblings from their respective mothers. This is how he knows he has no full-blooded siblings.

====Siblings====
'''Damien:''' Older brother of a similar age. Good natured. What he lacks in guile he makes up for in passion for firey swords. Nirgel found him easiest to get along with out of everyone in the house (but probably everyone else in the house would say the same thing about Damien). He's not an idiot, but he's also not overly complicated. Less angst and subterfuge, more heXBox.

Being close in age, he, Dessi, and Nirgel spent a lot of time together as children. As they got older and specialized in different fields of expertise, they spent less time together. Nergil didn't really think of them when he struck out on his own, but after reconnecting in Swansing and working together, he regrets never even attempting to speak with them on the matter. He assumed Damien would be fine with the (flame sword) life with their father. Nergil still finds him easier to talk to than Dessi, which is why his name is in the tome for texting.

'''Dessi:''' Younger sister of a similar age. Obsessed with her three-legged dog imp, Champion. She would like everyone to know that she's bored, she hates it here, and she hates you (regardless of whatever her actual feelings are). Despite (or because of?) growing up together so closely, Dessi and Nirgel frequently snipe at each other. They are also by far the most similar of siblings, both in terms of their extreme aversion to emotional vulnerability and their incredible goth aesthetic. (The one thing they never disagreed on was how to decorate their shared room as teens.)

Nirgel didn't really think Dessi would care when he left. The moment she let Champion be dismissed instead of fighting the Lighthaus Inspectorz was when Nergil realized he hadn't judged her fairly. He regrets not sharing more of his honest thoughts regarding their father with her, and he thinks he can rely on her going forward...but he's still going to send his communication via Damien first, because oh my god she's such a bitch to him. (Nirgel is absolutely a bitch right back and has no room to talk.)

'''Decarabia:''' Older sister, about 40. She's very "Pact of the Blade" and a physically intimidating fighter. The type to carry out missions and keep her true feelings close to the chest. She instructs those who show promise with weapons, so Damien knows her much better than Nirgel does. Nirgel finds her mildly terrifying.

'''Dr. Leu:''' Older brother, pushing 60, actual name Leucis. Was not suited for the blade or magical combat, so he became the family doctor. He's terrible. No one is sure if he ever did enough to get a pact boon, and their father has been heard trying to get him to at least TRY studying with a hell cleric, at least. His cures are primarily leech-based, but his healing potions are a fun recreational drug. Everyone is pretty sure that's actually why he's still working.

'''Evan Escence:''' Younger sibling, probably about 14. Nergil doesn't know them well. Their name used to be "Eo" but they changed it a year and a half ago. Everyone was briefly alarmed that they'd fallen under the influence of a virtue tiefling somehow, but once it became apparent that they'd named themself after a bard song that "you wouldn't understand, Dad", no one really cared. (Nergil found this gossip out from Damien and Dessi while in Swansing.)

'''Modean:''' Older brother, late 30s. He has no cunning, no deceit, no martial skills, no strong magic...but my god, his spreadsheets. Modean keeps the books and ledgers for their father, as well as any records and paperwork. He took the Pact of the Amulet because he thought a jeweled necklace would be a good investment. He absolutely has more of a business relationship than a sibling relationship to Nirgel. As a young adult, Nirgel's main interactions with him mostly involved fighting about how those four rounds at the tavern were ABSOLUTELY a mission-critical expense and thus should not come out of personal funds. If Modean ever went to the material plane, he would become a legend among accountants. His personal style is pastels.

'''Nemeia:''' Older sister, now in her late 40s. Makes deals and connections in the material plane via her Only Fauns network of fans. Fantastic with a disguise kit. Nergil was happy when she stopped by the family home and had time to teach him things. A lot of the non-magical skills he learned as a younger teen were aided by her, including how to do the sickest winged eyeliner and the face alterering importance of contour. As an adult, he once saw a tattoo of a sexy tiefling on sailor at a tavern and he's 90% sure it was supposed to be her, to his horror.

===Not Family===
'''Buphos:''' An aasmir pawn-shop owner based in Swansing. His true name is Bhultos. They met when Nirgel was searching Swansing's seedier neighborhoods for connections and leads. Buphos gave him a tip about a quest location, and Nirgel later brought the Lighthaus Inspectorz here to purchase gear before their trip to the fire plane. Some weeks later, a teleportation mishap led to Nirgel crashing at Buphos's place and hooking up with him. A short time after that, Nirgel came back to fence some loot and they hooked up again, after which Buphos wanted to Define The Relationship. For reasons he still can't fully rationalize to himself, Nirgel agreed to an exclusive situationship and had Buphos sign his tome so they could communicate via Far Scribe sending. Over time, Nirgel fell into the habit of taking out his tome and talking with Buphos during down time or before rest. It is, by far, the most he's ever talked with someone he slept with. He wasn't really interested in sharing this relationship with his friends, particularly since he wouldn't know how to articulate his feelings at this point, but Raen found out anyway. Nirgel is still telling himself it is casual, but Raen's circlet would probably be able to tell that's not true.

====Lighthaus Inspektorz====
'''Corrin:''' Corrin might be the person Nirgel has had the most fun with ever. He's so (comparatively) terrible at lying that Nirgel never doubts his sincerity. Nirgel is always down to join Corrin in a game or some wild conversation with a person they meet on their adventures (though he's also learned to be ready to step in whenever Corrin starts hitting on important government officials). Underneath the layers of fear and anxiety brought on by his brief death and resurrection, Nirgel was also profoundly moved by how much Corrin seemed to care about him. Nirgel is kind of blown away by how openly protective and loving Corrin is of him and everyone else in the party. He didn't bother having Corrin sign his sending list since they're usually hanging out together anyway.

'''Mino:''' Nirgel will never understand Mino's sense of justice (why would you give so much money away??), but he admires the conviction with which Mino does whatever he thinks is right. Plus he's terrifying in a fight and Nirgel is thrilled that they're on the same side! Nirgel still feels guilty about that charm spell a few months ago and absolutely deserved that punch (a learning moment about not fucking with friends' brains!), but he still thinks he was right about the demon summoning outside Redford and did NOT deserve that punch. He thinks they've moved past it though. Another quality of Mino's that Nirgel admires is his ability to move past stuff.

'''Pasky:''' Pasky was the first Lighthaus Inspector Nergil felt completely comfortable with. It's rare that Nirgel wants to protect something with no incentive, but Pasky inspires this in him. Nirgel is proud to see Pasky gaining confidence and coming into his own (and also really grateful because he keeps saving Nirgel...). He doesn't want the world to break Pasky.

'''Quilliam:''' Nirgel thinks he's very closed-minded about a lot of perfectly great magic, but he's continually impressed by the amazingly cool shit Quill does on the battlefield. His books are so boring, but he's so badass?? Also fun at Gnometoberfest. He feels like Quill trusts him a little more lately, and he's surprised by how much he wants that trust. He was very impressed at how good Quill was at conning Zip and thought they made a surprisingly great team.

'''Raen:''' Nirgel appreciates a kindred spirit who also doesn't want to talk about his feelings and enjoys drinking. Their recent telepathy with an ancient dragon that let them accidentally spy on their friends inner thoughts was a bonding experience (???). Nirgel is sometimes worried about Raen, who is very clearly still Going Through It, but he wouldn't really know what to say to him and wouldn't want to pry. Nirgel also feels like Raen wouldn't really pry, and thus he's more okay with Raen knowing his personal shit than he would be any other party member. Nirgel is delighted when Raen joins in on nonsense shenanigans, such as the ghost hunters ruse at the bathhouse.

==Nergil's Not Particularly Mysterious Backstory==
Nergil grew up in a city in Phlegethos, fourth layer of the Nine Hells. He was raised in the household of his father, an ambitious demon who plans seem to focus in part on spreading his influence by creating as many loyal children as possible. Nergil spent his teen years perfecting the art of lying and other charlatan activities, as taught by various associates of his father.

Nergil started using magic after entering into a pact with his father. Becoming a warlock was equal parts a desire to do cool shit and the pressure of family expectation. Nergil began to chafe at this expectation in his twenties and decided to leave the family compound. He tried out a variety of living situations, including brief stints living alone in his home city (too close to Dad), staying at cities on the material plane (meh, fine), and one notable week working on a farm (unbearable, but he liked the sheeps' horns). The nature of his power meant that he was never really free of his father's demands, but he was able to distance himself for a time and tried to rely more on his deceit and charisma to get by.

After falling in with the Lighthaus Inspectorz, Nergil began to take magic more seriously. He finds himself greatly enjoying the power accessible to him. Increasing his magical abilities means frequently interacting with his father again, but he doesn't seem to mind as much now--it's worth the tradeoff. Recently Nergil has tried to stay in his father's good graces when they speak, even attempting to impress him at times. Despite this, he fears that his duties to his father and the goals of his new friends may eventually come into conflict.

==Trivia==
When writing in Common, Nergil enjoys spelling his name as many different ways as possible: Nergil, Nirgel, Nurgil, Pnirgyl, Nyrgill, Phnyrggul, Mneyghuiylles, etc.

He judges his fellow Inspectorz for not seeing the value in gold teeth. They are very cool and normal.