Henroin

"I didn't raise no fucking fairy, boy. You've never been worthy of the Franco name, and the reason why is right in front of ya." —Henroin to Angel.
Kingpin Henry Franco, more commonly known as Henroin, is a sinner demon and a recurring character in Hazbin Hotel.
The leader of an Italian mafia in his life and a Kingpin in afterlife, Henroin is Angel's biological father, an abusive and homophobic man who knows little of how to solve problems with words instead of fists and blood.
He serves as the overarching antagonist of Angel Dust's storyline.
He is a terrifying, ruthless, widely feared mafia don and businessman who stands as Hell's most powerful and reputable drug Kingpin. He is the Satanfather of a massive mafia clan of spider demons and territory based in Pentagram City. He is also the husband of Annie, the father of Arackniss and Molly, and the disowned father of Angel Dust.
== Appearance ==
Henroin is a formidable and imposing demon, bearing a striking physical presence that is both awe-inspiring and terrifying. His massive form combines the features of a scorpion and a spider, resulting in a nightmarish amalgamation of dark grey fur, ominous long eyebrows, and an eerie countenance. His visage is dominated by eight piercing red eyes, devoid of pupils, which exude an otherworldly aura. In a nod to his son, Angel Dust, Henroin's hair adopts a distinctive and extravagant swooshing style, adding a touch of eccentricity to his otherwise fearsome appearance. However, his most defining attributes lie in his lower half, where six scorpion-like legs grant him an unsettling mobility, and a long, retractable scorpion tail, complete with a menacingly sharp stinger, serves as a potent weapon, ready to strike at a moment's notice.
The only things he wears in terms of clothing is a red tie and a black trilby with a red band.
== Personality ==
Henroin epitomizes the archetype of a classic mob boss, exuding an outward charm that conceals a dark, chilling, and ruthless nature. Despite his affable facade, he harbors a deep-seated hostility and cruelty that taint his character. His disdain for his homosexual son, Angel Dust, is rooted in both personal prejudice and concern for his own reputation. Henroin clings steadfastly to traditionalist values, subjecting Angel to a harrowing childhood marked by relentless mockery for his reluctance to embrace the mafia lifestyle. He shamelessly compared Angel unfavorably to his brother and exhibited an utter disregard for their safety, thrusting them into perilous roles as underbosses in his criminal empire.
Henroin's malevolence extends to his sadistic enjoyment of violence, frequently orchestrating mafia executions, including chilling methods like drowning and live burials. Shockingly, he encouraged his own children to witness these horrors, displaying a chilling apathy towards the psychological trauma inflicted on them. His extreme homophobia reached a horrifying climax when he discovered Angel's sexual orientation, leading to a brutal assault that nearly claimed his son's life. Only the intervention of Arackniss prevented a tragic outcome.
Henroin's imposing presence belies a surprising duality. In moments of good humor, he emerges as a charismatic, jovial, and downright hilarious figure. He revels in hosting extravagant mob parties, engaging in spirited card games, and sharing laughter with his business partners. Loyalty holds paramount importance within his clan, and he fosters camaraderie among his associates, often addressing them as "brothers" and "sisters" to forge unshakable bonds and unwavering allegiance. However, this genial façade conceals a chilling reality: Henroin is unhesitant about eliminating those who disappoint him, a fact that both garners respect and instills fear among his henchmen. His ability to wield charm as a potent tool of manipulation is uncanny. Even in the midst of his comedic antics, he maintains an aura of terror. Henroin revels in the knowledge that he can send shivers down the spines of those around him and derives amusement from wielding his sadistic sense of humor to intimidate associates into yielding in card games. Paradoxically, he fancies himself somewhat of a family man, a facet of his character that adds a sinister layer to his refusal to accept his son Angel Dust's homosexuality, making his actions all the more despicable.
According to Angel, the one redeeming quality in Henroin's character is his genuine sense of humor. He finds solace in sharing jokes with his associates, although these jests tend to veer into the morbid and macabre realm. For instance, he playfully alludes to the idea of wiping out his associates and their entire families should they best him in a card game, a grim jest that exemplifies his dark and twisted sense of humor.
In a stark contrast to his otherwise irredeemable nature, Henroin demonstrates a capacity for genuine love and affection, primarily directed toward two individuals in his life. His deep and unwavering love for his wife, Annie, is evident through his actions, such as naming his restaurant in Hell as a tribute to her memory. He brooks no disrespect when it comes to her legacy, fiercely protecting her honor.
Henroin's character is indeed complex, revealing a set of standards that, while twisted and morally skewed, add another layer to his persona. He maintains a personal rule that he will not directly harm or kill women, a somewhat unconventional code of conduct in the criminal world. However, this principle does not absolve him of violence entirely, as he opts to delegate any acts of murder or brutality against women to his hired enforcers, revealing a disturbing willingness to use others as instruments to carry out his dark intentions.
== Powers and Abilities ==
=== Natural Powers ===
* Immortality ― As he has already experienced death, Henroin lives eternally as an undead soul.
** Nigh-Invulnerability ― Like all sinner demons, Henroin is capable of taking a lot of stress onto his body without many consequences.
** Regeneration ― Like all sinners, Henroin is able to heal virtually any wound of his, unless it comes from an angelic weapon.
=== Unique Powers ===
* Enhanced Strength ― Henroin possesses impressive physical strength, partially due to his massive size. His strength was best displayed during his beatdown of Angel Dust, where he disfigured Angel by pistol-whipping and punching him, easily held him in the air by his neck, casually throw him into a car's windshield with enough force to total said car, and was punching him with such force that it was creating splits in the concrete ground that Angel was laying on.
* Retractable Scorpion Tail ― Henroin possesses a large scorpion tail which he can retract into his body.
* Venom Generation ― Henroin can infect other sinners and demons with a potent venom using his spider-like fangs or his scorpion tail. The venom is capable of severely intoxicating others and giving them the same effects of being on heroin.
=== Abilities ===
* Cunning Intelligence ― Henroin is a criminal mastermind who controls a sizeable part of Pentagram City's underworld, organizing dealings and occasionally turf wars. Upon being reborn in Hell, he rose back to power fairly quickly and amassed an army of other criminals to help him in his goals, making them submissive through loyalty, charisma, or fear.
* Intimidation ― Henroin is widely regarded as one of the most frightening sinners in Hell due to his ruthlessness and lack of morals. Angel Dust suffers from recurring nightmares as a result of his experiences with his father.
* Natural Weaponry ― Henroin can use his claws, scorpion-like appendences, and spider-like fangs to attack and injure his enemies. He also sports a venomous scorpion tail which he can use to infect other demons, or simply use it to impale them.
* Influence ― Henroin is the boss of a powerful mafia family and organizing many criminal activities such as drug deals, weapon trafficking, kidnapping, homicides and turf wars. He seems to be particularly involved in the drug world, building an immense drug market and arriving to produce almost all substances of Pentagram City.
== Trivia ==
* Henroin's mannerisms and way of speaking is patterned after American actor Christopher Walken, who also happens to be his voice actor.
* His theme song would be "I Wan'na Be Like You" by Christopher Walken.
* His sinner name is a portmanteau of his true name "Henry", and the drug heroin.
** Henroin earned his name from sinners due to heroin being his most marketed drug.
* Angel Dust claims that, in life, Henroin considered selling him in order to pay off debts.
* One of Henroin's associates bares a resemblance to Marlon Brando's portrayal of Vito Corleone from The Godfather.
* He owns a restaurant that is named after his wife, Annie, showing that he owns some legitimate businesses alongside his less than legal enterprises.
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