Barbazu

Barbazus, also called bearded devils, were the shock troops of the Nine Hells. They earned their name from the venomous, beard-like tendrils that hung from their chins.

Description
Barbazus were tall humanoids with roughly, muscled bodies. Their signature feature was their disgusting, wiry beards, although they also had pointed ears, and long tails. Their skin was moist but covered in scales, and despite having clawed hands and feet they almost always carried a massive saw-toothed glaives.

Personality
Barbazu were volatile and violent, attacking at the slightest provocation and exploiting any opportunity to go on the offensive. They were extremely cruel, fighting not because of loyalty to the system or fellowship with their kin, but out of a need to injure, kill, and terrify. They were followers by nature as they were too reckless and simpleminded to lead, being potentially the most chaotic of the baatezu. Slaughter and maiming was their primary approach to interacting with mortals, as opposed to the subtle temptations and deceptions found in other devils.

Combat
Bearded devils had aggressive personalities and loved fighting. These fiends used the extended reach of their saw-toothed glaives to their advantage. Enemies who got too close were grappled and subjected to the foul disease lingering in the devils' beards.

Society
They led armies of lemures.

Ecology
These devils were the elite soldiers of Hell's legions. They were savage fighters who would enter a frenzied rage before engaging in battle. Between wars, they found employment as guards and sentinels for more powerful devils.

History
In 1480 DR, assassins and barbazu attacked Lasparhall in Thentia in an attempt to assassinate the rightful ruling family of Hulburg, the Hulmasters.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * The Sword of Selfaril
 * Novels:
 * Avenger


 * Sourcebooks:
 * Mysteries of the Moonsea