Hellbender

## Thomas Lee Bondsteel

Hellbender and his signature weapons

Hellbender is a major antagonist of Fate's Wish: Warrior of the Omniverse. He lives in the Underworld working as the right-hand man for Lucifer.

Hellbender (formerly Thomas L. Bondsteel) was an American veteran who made a deal with the devil for familial reasons at the cost of his own soul. He eventually became the devil's right-hand man accompanied by an eccentric little demon named Itazura Akuma. When he isn't doing work for Lucifer he enjoys living a normal life in the Underworld, watching earth television and reading newspapers with a strong cup of coffee.

Though he hates Lucifer for tricking him, he knows he is not powerful enough to defeat Lucifer by himself.

## Personality

Hellbender is extremely tough willed, being able to do and take the most horrific acts without breaking down. He is regarded by most as mechanical, someone who is unable to show emotion and empathy. Being turned demon this is partly true. Yet the ones able to get close to him or are around him often enough, see the softer side of him. A more semi-awkward typical sports dad stereotype. He never shows this side of him outside of his home in the Underworld, especially in front of others. He does this as to keep up his horrifying presence. Hellbender is regarded as a great leader while simultaneously being great at lone wolf tactics.

## Appearance

### Pre-Demonization

Hellbender was a tall and muscular man at 208 cm. (6 ft. 10 in.) towering over most other men he knew, weighing 135 kg. (298 lbs.). When he wasn't in military uniform he preferred to wear simple grey t-shirts and denim jeans with a leather belt. He always had a cigar in his mouth complemented by his mutton chops cut beard and mild spikes haircut. His hair was a deep black with deep red eyes. He had many knife and bullet wound scars from fighting in the Vietnam war, namely the large scar across his lower abs.

### Post-Demonization

Hellbender grew in size tremendously, almost reaching 130% of his original size. His face changed into that of a tormented ghoul, with his eyes becoming a fiery pink/red color surrounded by a black abyss. He had also lost all of his head hair along with all of his scars fading away. With a major change in his respiratory system happening disallowing him to breathe oxygen, he must always wear a special mask hiding his face outside of the Underworld providing him air from there through magic. He no longer wears casual clothes instead opting for a skin tight spandex black tank top with red accents and the letter "H" on it. As well as matching pants and mask. He also wears a large red belt adorned with a soul gemstone. He generally also wears large red gloves.

## Abilities

### Demonic Powers

Being a demonic entity, he automatically has fire immunity and basic hell and dark magic spell casting. He is also adept with fire being able to control it very fluently. Being a very powerful demon, he is also able to summon other demons and open portals between Hell and other planes of existence. His natural strength, endurance, and agility are increased tenfold along with giving him near impenetrable skin.

### Skills and other Abilities

Hellbender's weapon of choice is two thick scythes connected to each other by a long chain. The scythes and chain are made out of soul steel giving them the ability to reap souls adding to their power. Hellbender has gotten extremely efficient with this weapon but is also capable of fighting with staffs, large swords, and guns. Hellbender's intimidating and commanding nature make him a great leader while also allowing him to be a lone wolf when needed. He is also capable of speaking all demonic languages and some certain holy languages.

## Pre Fate's Wish: Fallen Hero

Born as Thomas L. Bondsteel in Durham, North Carolina on August 19, 1948. He began to grow as a normal boy for the time, until disaster struck. After just turning 2 years old the great thanksgiving storm had swept through the state killing his father. Over the next decade of his life, Thomas grew up a troubled young man attempting to help his single mother through life. Eventually at age 18 Thomas joined the U.S. Military and at 19 was dispatched to Vietnam. During his 9 years in Vietnam he learned many life experiences as well as making and losing a few friends. He became much more of a hardened man with an intimidating aura. In 1976 at the age of 28 he returned to America only to learn his mother was killed by muggers on the street years ago. One event led to another, and eventually he made a deal with the devil himself. Of course, Lucifer had tricked him and didn't keep his end of the bargain, leaving Thomas even more broken. His rage was eternally sealed within his being once he was transformed in hell into the powerful demon Hellbender.

## Pre Fate's Wish: Warrior of the Omniverse

After being a demon for many years now, Hellbender was paired with a small but feisty demon to go and investigate the possible location of a surviving God. This demon was Itazura Akuma. At first Hellbender was not fond of Itazura's attitude and personality, yet overtime they became closer turning near inseparable team mates.

## Other Media

Hellbender is a featured character of the Fate's Wish spin off comedy webcomic The Devious Dastard Adventures Of Itazura Akuma.

## Gallery

Hellbender and his signature weaponsHellbent - A Fate's Wish- Warrior of the Omniverse Original - Hellbender's themeHellbent - Hellbender's themeHellbender and ItazuraHellbender and his past colliding into one pictureHellbender in hell
## Trivia

* Hellbender was first created as a character unaffiliated with Fate's Wish, but was later brought in and adapted into the story