Alastor are tiny humanoids, covered in scales and tiny spines, with small horns growing from their heads. They are highly intelligent and on their home planes will often serve as advisors to the less intelligent Garun who guard the realms of the Nine Hells. They also often act as intermediaries between various factions of Devils.

Alastor have a number of special magical abilities. They may use each ability only once per day, for up to 1 hour. They can turn invisible, Speak in Tongues (i.e. speak any language), and shape change into a black hound. Additionally, Alastor automatically regenerate 1 hit worth of damage each hour and are able to sense magic with a standard Perception roll at a range of up to 10’.

Their exceptional intelligence and their cunning has led to Alastor often being referred to as “Evil Geniuses” and they are often highly sought after as familiars. They make superior familiars for those of a neutral or evil disposition, but good spell users will be hard pressed to keep them under control. Unless they are engaged in malicious activities on a fairly regular basis, Alastor will cleverly twist the meaning of any command or direction given to them to suit its own twisted little purposes.

Alastor may be used for a number of useful purposes such as delivering messages, spying, and performing minor alchemical processes such as stirring a mixture or fetching ingredients. When aiding in alchemical tasks, the Alastor gives a bonus to his master’s Magecraft: Alchemy roll equal to his level.

Once a month, an Alastor may be commanded to tell his master the given name of any one lesser or greater Devil. The Alastor performs this service gladly in an effort to increase his master’s reliance upon the power of Hades.