History Characters / Barony

* EvenEvilHasLoveOnes: When one of them dies the other is absolutely outraged towards the player, swearing that they'll use the player's soul to resurrect their sibling.

* EvilLaugh:

* TrueFinalBoss: He held this position prior to the Blessed Addition update, when Orpheus and Erudyce were added. He still arguably holds the position alongside them though.

* EvenEvilHasLoveOnes:

* FireIceDuo: Erudyce primarily uses cold spells and is dressed in blue, while Orpheus summons fireballs and is dressed in red. Even their arena gets in on it, containing pools of both lava and water.

[[folder:Mechanist]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/mechanist_0.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Mechanist]]
A skilled craftsman, the Mechanist uses a toolkit to make and maintain mechanical weapons, letting contraptions do the dirty work.

Added by the Legends and Pariahs DLC, the Mechanist is the signature class of the [[TokenRobot Automaton]].

* DifficultButAwesome: The Mechanist has fairly mediocre stats and almost no combat skill to start off with, but their turrets and traps can be extremely useful with decent planning and resource management. If you know what you're doing, it's widely agreed to be one of the best classes in the game. If you don't know what you're doing, it might end up being the worst.
* TheEngineer: While any class can use the Tinkering Kit to make traps and turrets, the Mechanist is the only class to start with one and specialize in the Tinkering skill.
* {{Magitek}}: The Mechanist specializes in making various magical traps, turrets, and even a robotic assistant, though they can also make more mundane things like {{Bear Trap}}s and empty bottles.
* TrapMaster: They start off with a few {{Bear Trap}}s and a sleep trap, and can easily produce more traps with their Tinkering Kit.

[[folder:Punisher]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/punisher_4.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Punisher]]
The Punisher picks unfair fights, toying with foes using dark magic and a whip before making the execution, or releasing one's inner demons to do the job.

Added by the Legends and Pariahs DLC, the Punisher is the signature class of the [[HornyDevils Incubus]].

* The Alchoholic: Goatman players are heavily incentivized to drink and drink often. Not only does [[BoozeBasedBuff being drunk give you stat bonuses]] and have no drawbacks, but going too long without a drink will give a hangover that gives the same penalties that being drunk does for other races. Even their image in the character select screen shows them passed out in a drunken stupor.

* FaunsAndSatyrs: Their goat-like features combined with their propensity for drunkenness is definitely reminiscent of satyrs.

* SelfDestructMechanism: An NPC Automaton with low health has a chance to self-destruct, dying in an explosion that damages everyone nearby.

** Finally, the [[OurDemonsAreDifferent Imp Form]] grants permanent levitation and a bonus to Intelligence and Perception, as well as the [[FireIceLightning Elemental Focus]], [[ShockAndAwe Lightning]], and Confuse spells.

** The [[RodentsOfUnusualSize Rat Form]] grants bonus Dexterity, Intelligence, and Perception, as well as the Detect Food spell.
** The [[BigCreepyCrawlies Spider Form]] grants bonus Strength, Constitution, and Perception, as well as the [[AllWebbedUp Spray Web]] spell.

** Finally, the [[OurDemonsAreDifferent Imp Form]] grants permanent levitation and a bonus to Intelligence and Perception, as well as the [[FireIceLightning Elemental Focus]] spell.

* TrueFinalBoss: He held this position prior to the Legends and Pariahs update, when Orpheus and Erudyce were added. He still arguably holds the position alongside them though.

Added in the Legends and Pariah's update, Orpheus and Erudyce serve as the FinalBoss of the game.

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* EarlyGameHell: While the first few levels are tricky for any race, the vampire's need for blood combined with the fact that the mines are mostly populated by the totally-bloodless skeletons means that they have a particularly rough time. Once they get to the Swamp, where nearly every enemy can drop blood vials, it starts getting much easier.

* LifeDrain: NPC Vampires have two unique spells that do this. Drain Soul is a projectile spell that absorbs health and mana from a foe, while Vampiric Aura causes ''all'' damage dealt to absorb health.

* UnusableEnemyEquipment: NPC vampires have a unique spell called Drain Soul, [[LifeDrain which absorbs health and mana from whatever it hits]].

* VoluntaryShapeshifting: They gain several unique spells as they increase in level that allow them to take the forms of different monsters, each of which has innate bonuses and innate spellcasting.

* BondageIsBad: The whip, mask, and association with the [[HornyDevils Incubus]] most definitely makes this class reminiscent of a BDSM dominator/dominatrix, and that combined with the propensity for DarkMagic implies this trope.

* {{Teleportation}}: They have the unique Teleport Other spell, which

* FragileSpeedster: Fantastic Dexterity, but tied with the Mesmer and Accursed for the lowest Constitution growth in the game.

* WhipItGood: The Punisher comes equipped with a unique Whip weapon. It's unbreakable and has a longer range than any other melee weapon.

Added by the Legends and Pariahs DLC, the Hunter is the signature class of the Insectoid.

* BattleBoomerang:
* TrickArrows: They start out with three quivers of arrows: Hunting Ammunition, which poison and slow enemies; Swift Ammunition, which allow a bow to be drawn faster; and Silver Ammunition, which deals bonus damage to undead and demonic foes.

Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Incubi are red-skinned masculine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport spell, as well as a unique spell called Arcane Mark. Arcane Mark highlights a selected enemy on the minimap, nullifies all of their damage resistances, and makes it so the Incubus's Teleport spell will always teleport the Incubus behind their mark and is cheaper to cast.

* VoluntaryShapeshifting: They gain several unique spells as they increase in level that allow them to take the forms of different monsters, each of which has innate bonuses and a unique innate spell.

* HollywoodAcid: The Spray Acid spell, which they know innately. It sprays out a wave of bright green acid that damages equipment, even if it's not being worn by the creature affected.

* WingsDoNothing: Played straight for NPC Insectoids, which cannot fly over gaps despite having wings, but Insectoid players get the Flutter spell to gain temporary flight.

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

[[folder:Skeletons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/skeleton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Skeleton Conjurer]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Skeletons do not need food, cannot be set on fire, take reduced damage from most weapons, and can even come back from the dead if they had more than 75 mana when they died, at the cost of losing all of their mana. To counteract this, skeletons also take more damage from maces and polearms, regenerate health and mana at a quarter of the usual rate, and swim at half the speed of other races.

The Skeleton's signature class is the Conjurer.

Enemy Skeletons are an extremely common foe in the Mines, making up almost all of the enemies faced for the first few floors. Unusually for a playable monster race, NPC Skeletons are still hostile to Skeleton players.

* AchievementMockery: Trying to eat food as a Skeleton will earn you the "Boneheaded" achievement.
* AwesomeButImpractical: Skeleton player-characters don't need food, are resistant to most forms of physical trauma, and are resistant to both magic and burning. The downside? They ''can't'' eat, and they regain MP and HP at ''a quarter'' of the normal rate, meaning that you'll be relying on potions and fountains. This is crippling on classes that rely on either of those, such as warriors or wizards; unless you get insanely lucky with RNG, your run won't go far unless you flee from most fights or learn to cheese the AI. However, certain classes can take advantage of this; Rogues who usually won't be taking many blows, for instance, or Warriors who can reliably block most incoming damage.
* DemBones: They're a ambulatory skeletons.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Skeleton ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* HolyBurnsEvil: Since they're undead, [[HolyWater blessed water]] will damage them.
* PurelyAestheticGender: While this is normally {{Averted}}, the Skeleton bears special mention for being the only player race to actually ''[[InvertedTrope invert]]'' this trope. Since both male and female skeletons use the same model, the only difference between genders is the small bonus to a single stat determined by character's gender.
* TheUndead
* WizardNeedsFoodBadly: The only race to avert this since they don't have a digestive system.

[[folder:Vampires]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/vampire_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Vampire Accursed]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Vampires cannot eat regular food, instead consuming blood vials dropped by enemies killed by bleeding or backstabs. On top of this, they are burned by the touch of water, which makes areas like the swamp extremely treacherous. To help with both of these issues, they start with the Bloodletting and Levitate spells, and have the ability to drain their own health to power spells they cast.

The Vampire's signature class is the Accursed.

NPC Vampires spawn primarily in Bram's castle, and attack with health-draining magic.

* BloodMagic: Both player and NPC Vampires have the Bloodletting spell, which deals damage and causes enemies to bleed.
* CastFromHitPoints: If they try to cast a spell that they don't have enough mana for, their health will be consumed to fuel the spell instead, though this also weakens the spell. It is possible to kill yourself with this if you aren't careful.
* EarlyGameHell: While the first few levels are tricky for any race, the vampire's need for blood combined with the fact that the mines are mostly populated by the totally-bloodless skeletons means that they have a particularly rough time. Once they get to the Swamp, where nearly every enemy can drop blood vials, it starts getting much easier.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Vampire ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* KillItWithWater: All water in the game damages vampires, including bottled water and trying to drink from faucets and fountains.
* LifeDrain: NPC Vampires have two unique spells that do this. Drain Soul is a projectile spell that absorbs health and mana from a foe, while Vampiric Aura causes ''all'' damage dealt to absorb health.
* OurVampiresAreDifferent: They're blood-drinking humanoid undead with [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eyes]], pale skin, and visible fangs that drink the blood of people and animals alike. The game doesn't really indicate what their reactions would be to most of the typical vampire weaknesses since the entire game takes place either underground or at night and there's no garlic in the game, but they are burned by the touch of water.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: NPC vampires have a unique spell called Drain Soul, [[LifeDrain which absorbs health and mana from whatever it hits]].

[[folder:Succubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/succubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Succubus Mesmer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Succubi are blue-skinned feminine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport and Polymorph spells learned, allowing them to make a quick getaway and more easily blend in with humans, as well as being able to recruit drunk or confused humans.

The Succubus's signature class is the Mesmer.

Enemy Succubi sometimes spawn when a player drinks from a fountain, as well as spawning naturally in hell. They attack with charm spells to turn the players and their allies against one another, and if they take too much damage they'll attempt steal an item from one of their foes and teleport away.

* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Dark blue skin.
* BadIsGoodAndGoodIsBad: Being demons, blessings are something you'll want to avoid while curses work the same as blessings do for most of the other races.
* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a male Succubus will instead select the Incubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.
* CharmPerson: NPC Succubi are able to charm characters, forcing them to fight the succubus's enemies for them.
* EroticAsphyxiation/ TooKinkyToTorture: Implied by the fact that Amulets of Strangulation give mana instead of draining health.
* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies, NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies.
* HornedHumanoid: Though the voxel graphics mean they could easily be mistaken for hair, they have two black horns curling behind their head.
* HornyDevils: They fit the typical depiction as seductive feminine demons who utilize magic to confound and charm others.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: If an NPC succubus takes enough damage, they'll attempt to steal something from their attacker and then teleport away.
* ShapeshiftingSeducer: Since Succubus players innately know the Polymorph spell they're the monster race most suited to passing themselves off as human so as to charm them into service. Being [[HornyDevils Succubi]], this trope is implied.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Succubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Succubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon.

[[folder:Goatmen]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goatman_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goatman Brewer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Goatmen are humanoid goats with a love for drink. Their main gimmick is hangovers, which give a penalty to Dexterity and the same InterfaceScrew that other races suffer when drunk. Hangovers can be temporarily alleviated by getting drunk, which has no drawbacks and gives the Goatman a boost to Strength and Charisma. To feed into their alcoholism, Goatmen have a chance to gain one to three potions from Fountains when they drink from them, which can include bottles of booze if they need a hangover cure quick. Drunk Goatmen can also recruit drunk humans.

The Goatman's signature class is the Brewer.

NPC Goatmen spawn in Hell and the Citadel, and come in ranged, melee, and magic-using varieties. They also have a tendency to throw potions at their foes.

* The Alchoholic: Goatman players are heavily incentivized to drink and drink often. Not only does [[BoozeBasedBuff being drunk give you stat bonuses]] and have no drawbacks, but going too long without a drink will give a hangover that gives the same penalties that being drunk does for other races. Even their image in the character select screen shows them passed out in a drunken stupor.
* BoozeBasedBuff: Goatman players get stat bonuses when drunk, without the InterfaceScrew that being drunk normally has.
* ExtremeOmniGoat: One of the perks of playing as a Goatman is the ability to eat canned food without needing a Can Opener.
* FaunsAndSatyrs: Their goat-like features combined with their propensity for drunkenness is definitely reminiscent of satyrs.

[[folder:Automatons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/automaton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Automaton Mechanist]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Automatons are steampunk-style humanoid robots that consume scrap, books, scrolls, stone, and gems to fuel their boiler instead of having to eat food. Rather than Mana, Automatons have Heat, the regeneration of which is determined by how well-fueled their boiler is rather than their Intelligence stat. To help keep their boiler fueled, they also start with a unique spell that reduces nearby items into scrap. Unlike the other monster races, Automatons are friendly with humans.

The Automaton's signature class is the Mechanist.

NPC Automatons spawn in the Ruins and Caves, and are neutral and able to be recruited regardless of race. They have no equipment by default, but will pick up nearby items to equip themselves.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: Despite being [[NoBiologicalSex robots]], players can choose to play as a male or female Automaton. Males have orange "faces," while females have blue.
* TheBlank: They don't really have "faces" so much as they have "headlamps."
* SelfDestructMechanism: An NPC Automaton with low health has a chance to self-destruct, dying in an explosion that damages everyone nearby.
* {{Steampunk}}: Sentient humanoid robots who run on steam power.

[[folder:Incubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/incubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:An Incubus Punisher]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Incubi are red-skinned masculine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport spell, as well as a unique spell called Arcane Mark. Arcane Mark highlights a selected enemy on the minimap, nullifies all of their damage resistances, and makes it so the Incubus's Teleport spell will always teleport the Incubus behind their mark and is cheaper to cast.

The signature class of the Incubus is the Punisher.

NPC Incubi can appear in the Ruins, Hell, the Crystal Caverns, the Citadel, and can be spawned from golden fountains after entering the Sand Labyrinth. They, unlike their feminine counterparts, can actually use weapons. When in combat they will often teleport to confuse their prey and attack from a random direction.

* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Bright red skin.
* BadIsGoodAndGoodIsBad: Being demons, blessings are something you'll want to avoid while curses work the same as blessings do for most of the other races.
* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a female Incubus will instead select the Succubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.
* EroticAsphyxiation/ TooKinkyToTorture: Implied by the fact that Amulets of Strangulation give mana instead of draining health.
* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies, Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies.
* HornedHumanoid: Though the voxel graphics mean they could easily be mistaken for hair, they have two black horns curling behind their head.
* HornyDevils: In contrast to Succubi, Incubi fit the mold of a more aggressive sort of demon, rather than a seductive one.
* HellBentForLeather: When not wearing armor, their outfit is nothing more than a leather harness, leather straps, and a leather thong.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Incubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than a leather harness and underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Incubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon. If they use the Arcane Mark spell on an foe, their Teleport will instead teleport them directly behind that creature.

[[folder:Goblins]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goblin_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goblin Shaman]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Goblins are green-skinned, pointy-eared humanoids. Every time they gain a skill level in one weapon skill, they also boost two other weapon skills, and all of their equipment degrades more slowly. However, raising any weapon skill takes longer, and they are incapable of memorizing spells.

The Goblin's signature class is the Shaman.

NPC Goblins spawn very commonly in the Swamps, and somewhat less often in the Sand Labyrinth. They use a variety of equipment, and will pick up and use any weapons and armor they find lying on the ground.

* MagicallyIneptFighter: Goblin players are the only race totally incapable of memorizing spells, only able to use innate spells granted by classes like the Conjurer or Shaman and spells cast through items like tomes and staves.
* MasterOfNone: While their weapon skills do increase faster overall, increasing any individual weapon skill takes much longer for a goblin character.
* MultiMeleeMaster: Whenever a Goblin player increases their skill in one of the melee weapon types, they also increase their skill with two other weapon skills. This means that a Goblin player can switch around which type of weapon they're using much more freely, depending on what's available to them and what the current enemies are weak to.
* OurGoblinsAreDifferent: They're mostly pretty standard fantasy goblins, being green, pointy-eared humanoids who are about a foot shorter than humans. They're less intelligent than humans but are adaptable with what equipment they're good with, and often scavenge new equipment they find.
* WasOnceAMan: The in-game book ''Surviving the Mines'' puts forth the idea that they're what happened to miners who were working too deep into the mines and ended up "devolving" somehow.

[[folder:Insectoids]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/insectoid_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Insectoid Hunter]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Insectoids are large, humanoid insects. Their mana is combined with their hunger meter in the form of Energy, which is capped at 50, constantly decreases, and is refilled by eating food. To help with the fact that they'll need to eat more often, they have no penalty from eating cursed or spoiled food. They also get three innate spells: Flutter, Dash, and Spray Acid.

The Insectoid's signature class is the Hunter.

NPC Insectoids spawn commonly in the Sand Labyrinth, and are often equipped with steel equipment and the Spray Acid spell.

* FragileSpeedster: Fantastic Dexterity, but tied for the lowest Constitution growth in the game.

* CarryABigStick: Like the Cleric, maces are the Sexton's default melee.

* SquishyWizard: The Mesmer is tied for the worst Constitution growth of all the classes.

Added by the Myths and Outcasts DLC, the Conjurer is the signature class of the Skeleton.

Added by the Myths and Outcasts DLC, the Accursed is the signature class of the Vampire.

* BareFistedMonk: The Accursed starts with a very high Unarmed skill, and can regain health and hunger by killing enemies with unarmed {{Back Stab}}s

* CursedWithAwesome: They do need to eat more, but they have fantastic Intelligence, high movement speed, and the ability to drain vitality from slain foes. If you find the cure in the Arcane Library their hunger is totally negated, leaving only the upsides.
* FragileSpeedster: One of the upsides of the curse is a massively increased movement speed, but the Accursed is tied with the Rogue for the lowest Constitution growth in the game.

* SquishyWizard: They have the highest starting Intelligence of all the classes at 10, when most other mage classes start with one or two, as well as beginning with a very high Magic skill. They also have the lowest starting Constitution and Constitution growth in the game.

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

* BareFistedMonk: The Accursed starts with a very high Unarmed skill.

* CursedWithAwesome: They do need to eat more, but they have fantastic Intelligence and high movement speed. If you find the cure in the Arcane Library their hunger is totally negated, leaving only the upsides.

* {{Invisibility}}: They start with a spell book of Invisibility.

* LifeDrain: NPC Vampires have two unique spells that do this. Drain Soul is a projectile spell that absorbs health and mana from a foe, while Vampiric Aura causes ''all'' damage dealt to absorb health. Though Vampire players can't cast either spell, they are constantly affected by the latter.

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

* UnusableEnemyEquipment: NPC vampires have a unique spell called Drain Soul, [[LifeSteal which absorbs health and mana from whatever it hits]].

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

* MagicStaff: They start with a Magicstaff of Opening.

* JackOfAllStats: They have the exact same stat growth in every single stat.

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

* WeakButSkilled: They move fast and start with several useful utility skills, but they would be absolutely destroyed in most direct fights.

* PlayingWithFire: One of the spell books they start with is for the Fireball spell, which damages enemies and sets them on fire to cause DamageOverTime.

[[folder:]]

* MagicalClown: The have some magical skill to start with, and their [[JackOfAllStats totally average stat growth]] means that they're normally at least somewhat suited to spellcasting.

* FragileSpeedster/ GlassCannon: They have great Strength and Dexterity growth, allowing them to move fast and hit hard, but their starting Constitution is tied with Intelligence for the slowest-growing of all their stats.

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* SquishyWizard: They have absolutely ''terrible'' physical stats, but high Intelligence growth and several useful spells to start with.

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

[[folder:Skeletons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/skeleton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Skeleton Conjurer]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Skeletons do not need food, cannot be set on fire, take reduced damage from most weapons, and can even come back from the dead if they had more than 75 mana when they died, at the cost of losing all of their mana. To counteract this, skeletons also take more damage from maces and polearms, regenerate health and mana at a quarter of the usual rate, and swim at half the speed of other races.

The Skeleton's signature class is the Conjurer.

Enemy Skeletons are an extremely common foe in the Mines, making up almost all of the enemies faced for the first few floors. Unusually for a playable monster race, NPC Skeletons are still hostile to Skeleton players.

* AchievementMockery: Trying to eat food as a Skeleton will earn you the "Boneheaded" achievement.
* AwesomeButImpractical: Skeleton player-characters don't need food, are resistant to most forms of physical trauma, and are resistant to both magic and burning. The downside? They ''can't'' eat, and they regain MP and HP at ''a quarter'' of the normal rate, meaning that you'll be relying on potions and fountains. This is crippling on classes that rely on either of those, such as warriors or wizards; unless you get insanely lucky with RNG, your run won't go far unless you flee from most fights or learn to cheese the AI. However, certain classes can take advantage of this; Rogues who usually won't be taking many blows, for instance, or Warriors who can reliably block most incoming damage.
* DemBones: They're a ambulatory skeletons.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Skeleton ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* HolyBurnsEvil: Since they're undead, [[HolyWater blessed water]] will damage them.
* PurelyAestheticGender: While this is normally {{Averted}}, the Skeleton bears special mention for being the only player race to actually ''[[InvertedTrope invert]]'' this trope. Since both male and female skeletons use the same model, the only difference between genders is the small bonus to a single stat determined by character's gender.
* TheUndead
* WizardNeedsFoodBadly: The only race to avert this since they don't have a digestive system.

[[folder:Vampires]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/vampire_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Vampire Accursed]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Vampires cannot eat regular food, instead consuming blood vials dropped by enemies killed by bleeding or backstabs. On top of this, they are burned by the touch of water, which makes areas like the swamp extremely treacherous. To help with both of these issues, they start with the Bloodletting and Levitate spells, and have the ability to drain their own health to power spells they cast.

The Vampire's signature class is the Accursed.

NPC Vampires spawn primarily in Bram's castle, and attack with health-draining magic.

* BloodMagic: Both player and NPC Vampires have the Bloodletting spell, which deals damage and causes enemies to bleed.
* CastFromHitPoints: If they try to cast a spell that they don't have enough mana for, their health will be consumed to fuel the spell instead, though this also weakens the spell. It is possible to kill yourself with this if you aren't careful.
* EarlyGameHell: While the first few levels are tricky for any race, the vampire's need for blood combined with the fact that the mines are mostly populated by the totally-bloodless skeletons means that they have a particularly rough time. Once they get to the Swamp, where nearly every enemy can drop blood vials, it starts getting much easier.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Vampire ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* KillItWithWater: All water in the game damages vampires, including bottled water and trying to drink from faucets and fountains.
* OurVampiresAreDifferent: They're blood-drinking humanoid undead with [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eyes]], pale skin, and visible fangs that drink the blood of people and animals alike. The game doesn't really indicate what their reactions would be to most of the typical vampire weaknesses since the entire game takes place either underground or at night and there's no garlic in the game, but they are burned by the touch of water.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: NPC vampires have a unique spell called Drain Soul, [[LifeSteal which absorbs health and mana from whatever it hits]].

[[folder:Succubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/succubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Succubus Mesmer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Succubi are blue-skinned feminine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport and Polymorph spells learned, allowing them to make a quick getaway and more easily blend in with humans, as well as being able to recruit drunk or confused humans.

The Succubus's signature class is the Mesmer.

Enemy Succubi sometimes spawn when a player drinks from a fountain, as well as spawning naturally in hell. They attack with charm spells to turn the players and their allies against one another, and if they take too much damage they'll attempt steal an item from one of their foes and teleport away.

* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Dark blue skin.
* BadIsGoodAndGoodIsBad: Being demons, blessings are something you'll want to avoid while curses work the same as blessings do for most of the other races.
* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a male Succubus will instead select the Incubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.
* CharmPerson: NPC Succubi are able to charm characters, forcing them to fight the succubus's enemies for them.
* EroticAsphyxiation/ TooKinkyToTorture: Implied by the fact that Amulets of Strangulation give mana instead of draining health.
* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies, NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies.
* HornedHumanoid: Though the voxel graphics mean they could easily be mistaken for hair, they have two black horns curling behind their head.
* HornyDevils: They fit the typical depiction as seductive feminine demons who utilize magic to confound and charm others.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: If an NPC succubus takes enough damage, they'll attempt to steal something from their attacker and then teleport away.
* ShapeshiftingSeducer: Since Succubus players innately know the Polymorph spell they're the monster race most suited to passing themselves off as human so as to charm them into service. Being [[HornyDevils Succubi]], this trope is implied.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Succubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Succubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon.

[[folder:Goatmen]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goatman_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goatman Brewer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Goatmen are humanoid goats with a love for drink. Their main gimmick is hangovers, which give a penalty to Dexterity and the same InterfaceScrew that other races suffer when drunk. Hangovers can be temporarily alleviated by getting drunk, which has no drawbacks and gives the Goatman a boost to Strength and Charisma. To feed into their alcoholism, Goatmen have a chance to gain one to three potions from Fountains when they drink from them, which can include bottles of booze if they need a hangover cure quick. Drunk Goatmen can also recruit drunk humans.

The Goatman's signature class is the Brewer.

NPC Goatmen spawn in Hell and the Citadel, and come in ranged, melee, and magic-using varieties. They also have a tendency to throw potions at their foes.

* The Alchoholic: Goatman players are heavily incentivized to drink and drink often. Not only does [[BoozeBasedBuff being drunk give you stat bonuses]] and have no drawbacks, but going too long without a drink will give a hangover that gives the same penalties that being drunk does for other races. Even their image in the character select screen shows them passed out in a drunken stupor.
* BoozeBasedBuff: Goatman players get stat bonuses when drunk, without the InterfaceScrew that being drunk normally has.
* ExtremeOmniGoat: One of the perks of playing as a Goatman is the ability to eat canned food without needing a Can Opener.
* FaunsAndSatyrs: Their goat-like features combined with their propensity for drunkenness is definitely reminiscent of satyrs.

[[folder:Automatons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/automaton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Automaton Mechanist]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Automatons are steampunk-style humanoid robots that consume scrap, books, scrolls, stone, and gems to fuel their boiler instead of having to eat food. Rather than Mana, Automatons have Heat, the regeneration of which is determined by how well-fueled their boiler is rather than their Intelligence stat. To help keep their boiler fueled, they also start with a unique spell that reduces nearby items into scrap. Unlike the other monster races, Automatons are friendly with humans.

The Automaton's signature class is the Mechanist.

NPC Automatons spawn in the Ruins and Caves, and are neutral and able to be recruited regardless of race. They have no equipment by default, but will pick up nearby items to equip themselves.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: Despite being [[NoBiologicalSex robots]], players can choose to play as a male or female Automaton. Males have orange "faces," while females have blue.
* TheBlank: They don't really have "faces" so much as they have "headlamps."
* SelfDestructMechanism: An NPC Automaton with low health has a chance to self-destruct, dying in an explosion that damages everyone nearby.
* {{Steampunk}}: Sentient humanoid robots who run on steam power.

[[/folder]]

[[folder:Incubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/incubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:An Incubus Punisher]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Incubi are red-skinned masculine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport spell, as well as a unique spell called Arcane Mark. Arcane Mark highlights a selected enemy on the minimap, nullifies all of their damage resistances, and makes it so the Incubus's Teleport spell will always teleport the Incubus behind their mark and is cheaper to cast.

The signature class of the Incubus is the Punisher.

NPC Incubi can appear in the Ruins, Hell, the Crystal Caverns, the Citadel, and can be spawned from golden fountains after entering the Sand Labyrinth. They, unlike their feminine counterparts, can actually use weapons. When in combat they will often teleport to confuse their prey and attack from a random direction.
----
* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Bright red skin.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a female Incubus will instead select the Succubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.

* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies, Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies.

* HornyDevils: In contrast to Succubi, Incubi fit the mold of a more aggressive sort of demon, rather than a seductive one.
* HellBentForLeather: When not wearing armor, their outfit is nothing more than a leather harness, leather straps, and a leather thong.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Incubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than a leather harness and underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Incubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon. If they use the Arcane Mark spell on an foe, their Teleport will instead teleport them directly behind that creature.

[[folder:Goblins]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goblin_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goblin Shaman]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Goblins are green-skinned, pointy-eared humanoids. Every time they gain a skill level in one weapon skill, they also boost two other weapon skills, and all of their equipment degrades more slowly. However, raising any weapon skill takes longer, and they are incapable of memorizing spells.

The Goblin's signature class is the Shaman.

NPC Goblins spawn very commonly in the Swamps, and somewhat less often in the Sand Labyrinth. They use a variety of equipment, and will pick up and use any weapons and armor they find lying on the ground.

* MagicallyIneptFighter: Goblin players are the only race totally incapable of memorizing spells, only able to use innate spells granted by classes like the Conjurer or Shaman and spells cast through items like tomes and staves.
* MasterOfNone: While their weapon skills do increase faster overall, increasing any individual weapon skill takes much longer for a goblin character.
* MultiMeleeMaster: Whenever a Goblin player increases their skill in one of the melee weapon types, they also increase their skill with two other weapon skills. This means that a Goblin player can switch around which type of weapon they're using much more freely, depending on what's available to them and what the current enemies are weak to.
* OurGoblinsAreDifferent: They're mostly pretty standard fantasy goblins, being green, pointy-eared humanoids who are about a foot shorter than humans. They're less intelligent than humans but are adaptable with what equipment they're good with, and often scavenge new equipment they find.
* WasOnceAMan: The in-game book ''Surviving the Mines'' puts forth the idea that they're what happened to miners who were working too deep into the mines and ended up "devolving" somehow.

[[folder:Insectoids]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/insectoid_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Insectoid Hunter]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Insectoids are large, humanoid insects. Their mana is combined with their hunger meter in the form of Energy, which is capped at 50, constantly decreases, and is refilled by eating food. To help with the fact that they'll need to eat more often, they have no penalty from eating cursed or spoiled food. They also get three innate spells: Flutter, Dash, and Spray Acid.

The Insectoid's signature class is the Hunter.

NPC Insectoids spawn commonly in the Sand Labyrinth, and are often equipped with steel equipment and the Spray Acid spell.

* CarryABigStick: They start with a Quarterstaff.

* StandardStatusEffects: They start with a Magicstaff of Slow.

* CarryABigStick: Their default weapon is a quarterstaff.

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

[[folder:Skeletons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/skeleton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Skeleton Conjurer]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Skeletons do not need food, cannot be set on fire, take reduced damage from most weapons, and can even come back from the dead if they had more than 75 mana when they died, at the cost of losing all of their mana. To counteract this, skeletons also take more damage from maces and polearms, regenerate health and mana at a quarter of the usual rate, and swim at half the speed of other races.

The Skeleton's signature class is the Conjurer.

Enemy Skeletons are an extremely common foe in the Mines, making up almost all of the enemies faced for the first few floors. Unusually for a playable monster race, NPC Skeletons are still hostile to Skeleton players.

* AchievementMockery: Trying to eat food as a Skeleton will earn you the "Boneheaded" achievement.
* AwesomeButImpractical: Skeleton player-characters don't need food, are resistant to most forms of physical trauma, and are resistant to both magic and burning. The downside? They ''can't'' eat, and they regain MP and HP at ''a quarter'' of the normal rate, meaning that you'll be relying on potions and fountains. This is crippling on classes that rely on either of those, such as warriors or wizards; unless you get insanely lucky with RNG, your run won't go far unless you flee from most fights or learn to cheese the AI. However, certain classes can take advantage of this; Rogues who usually won't be taking many blows, for instance, or Warriors who can reliably block most incoming damage.
* DemBones: They're a ambulatory skeletons.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Skeleton ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* HolyBurnsEvil: Since they're undead, [[HolyWater blessed water]] will damage them.
* PurelyAestheticGender: While this is normally {{Averted}}, the Skeleton bears special mention for being the only player race to actually ''[[InvertedTrope invert]]'' this trope. Since both male and female skeletons use the same model, the only difference between genders is the small bonus to a single stat determined by character's gender.
* TheUndead
* WizardNeedsFoodBadly: The only race to avert this since they don't have a digestive system.

[[folder:Vampires]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/vampire_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Vampire Accursed]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Vampires cannot eat regular food, instead consuming blood vials dropped by enemies killed by bleeding or backstabs. On top of this, they are burned by the touch of water, which makes areas like the swamp extremely treacherous. To help with both of these issues, they start with the Bloodletting and Levitate spells, and have the ability to drain their own health to power spells they cast.

The Vampire's signature class is the Accursed.

NPC Vampires spawn primarily in Bram's castle, and attack with health-draining magic.

* BloodMagic: Both player and NPC Vampires have the Bloodletting spell, which deals damage and causes enemies to bleed.
* CastFromHitPoints: If they try to cast a spell that they don't have enough mana for, their health will be consumed to fuel the spell instead, though this also weakens the spell. It is possible to kill yourself with this if you aren't careful.
* EarlyGameHell: While the first few levels are tricky for any race, the vampire's need for blood combined with the fact that the mines are mostly populated by the totally-bloodless skeletons means that they have a particularly rough time. Once they get to the Swamp, where nearly every enemy can drop blood vials, it starts getting much easier.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Vampire ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* KillItWithWater: All water in the game damages vampires, including bottled water and trying to drink from faucets and fountains.
* OurVampiresAreDifferent: They're blood-drinking humanoid undead with [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eyes]], pale skin, and visible fangs that drink the blood of people and animals alike. The game doesn't really indicate what their reactions would be to most of the typical vampire weaknesses since the entire game takes place either underground or at night and there's no garlic in the game, but they are burned by the touch of water.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: NPC vampires have a unique spell called Drain Soul, [[LifeSteal which absorbs health and mana from whatever it hits]].

[[folder:Succubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/succubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Succubus Mesmer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Succubi are blue-skinned feminine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport and Polymorph spells learned, allowing them to make a quick getaway and more easily blend in with humans, as well as being able to recruit drunk or confused humans.

The Succubus's signature class is the Mesmer.

Enemy Succubi sometimes spawn when a player drinks from a fountain, as well as spawning naturally in hell. They attack with charm spells to turn the players and their allies against one another, and if they take too much damage they'll attempt steal an item from one of their foes and teleport away.

* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Dark blue skin.
* BadIsGoodAndGoodIsBad: Being demons, blessings are something you'll want to avoid while curses work the same as blessings do for most of the other races.
* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a male Succubus will instead select the Incubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.
* CharmPerson: NPC Succubi are able to charm characters, forcing them to fight the succubus's enemies for them.
* EroticAsphyxiation/ TooKinkyToTorture: Implied by the fact that Amulets of Strangulation give mana instead of draining health.
* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies, NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies.
* HornedHumanoid: Though the voxel graphics mean they could easily be mistaken for hair, they have two black horns curling behind their head.
* HornyDevils: They fit the typical depiction as seductive feminine demons who utilize magic to confound and charm others.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: If an NPC succubus takes enough damage, they'll attempt to steal something from their attacker and then teleport away.
* ShapeshiftingSeducer: Since Succubus players innately know the Polymorph spell they're the monster race most suited to passing themselves off as human so as to charm them into service. Being [[HornyDevils Succubi]], this trope is implied.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Succubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Succubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon.

[[folder:Goatmen]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goatman_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goatman Brewer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Goatmen are humanoid goats with a love for drink. Their main gimmick is hangovers, which give a penalty to Dexterity and the same InterfaceScrew that other races suffer when drunk. Hangovers can be temporarily alleviated by getting drunk, which has no drawbacks and gives the Goatman a boost to Strength and Charisma. To feed into their alcoholism, Goatmen have a chance to gain one to three potions from Fountains when they drink from them, which can include bottles of booze if they need a hangover cure quick. Drunk Goatmen can also recruit drunk humans.

The Goatman's signature class is the Brewer.

NPC Goatmen spawn in Hell and the Citadel, and come in ranged, melee, and magic-using varieties. They also have a tendency to throw potions at their foes.

* The Alchoholic: Goatman players are heavily incentivized to drink and drink often. Not only does [[BoozeBasedBuff being drunk give you stat bonuses]] and have no drawbacks, but going too long without a drink will give a hangover that gives the same penalties that being drunk does for other races. Even their image in the character select screen shows them passed out in a drunken stupor.
* BoozeBasedBuff: Goatman players get stat bonuses when drunk, without the InterfaceScrew that being drunk normally has.
* ExtremeOmniGoat: One of the perks of playing as a Goatman is the ability to eat canned food without needing a Can Opener.
* FaunsAndSatyrs: Their goat-like features combined with their propensity for drunkenness is definitely reminiscent of satyrs.

[[folder:Automatons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/automaton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Automaton Mechanist]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Automatons are steampunk-style humanoid robots that consume scrap, books, scrolls, stone, and gems to fuel their boiler instead of having to eat food. Rather than Mana, Automatons have Heat, the regeneration of which is determined by how well-fueled their boiler is rather than their Intelligence stat. To help keep their boiler fueled, they also start with a unique spell that reduces nearby items into scrap. Unlike the other monster races, Automatons are friendly with humans.

The Automaton's signature class is the Mechanist.

NPC Automatons spawn in the Ruins and Caves, and are neutral and able to be recruited regardless of race. They have no equipment by default, but will pick up nearby items to equip themselves.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: Despite being [[NoBiologicalSex robots]], players can choose to play as a male or female Automaton. Males have orange "faces," while females have blue.
* TheBlank: They don't really have "faces" so much as they have "headlamps."
* SelfDestructMechanism: An NPC Automaton with low health has a chance to self-destruct, dying in an explosion that damages everyone nearby.
* {{Steampunk}}: Sentient humanoid robots who run on steam power.

[[/folder]]

[[folder:Incubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/incubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:An Incubus Punisher]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Incubi are red-skinned masculine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport spell, as well as a unique spell called Arcane Mark. Arcane Mark highlights a selected enemy on the minimap, nullifies all of their damage resistances, and makes it so the Incubus's Teleport spell will always teleport the Incubus behind their mark and is cheaper to cast.

The signature class of the Incubus is the Punisher.

NPC Incubi can appear in the Ruins, Hell, the Crystal Caverns, the Citadel, and can be spawned from golden fountains after entering the Sand Labyrinth. They, unlike their feminine counterparts, can actually use weapons. When in combat they will often teleport to confuse their prey and attack from a random direction.
----
* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Bright red skin.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a female Incubus will instead select the Succubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.

* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies, Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies.

* HornyDevils: In contrast to Succubi, Incubi fit the mold of a more aggressive sort of demon, rather than a seductive one.
* HellBentForLeather: When not wearing armor, their outfit is nothing more than a leather harness, leather straps, and a leather thong.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Incubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than a leather harness and underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Incubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon. If they use the Arcane Mark spell on an foe, their Teleport will instead teleport them directly behind that creature.

[[folder:Goblins]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goblin_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goblin Shaman]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Goblins are green-skinned, pointy-eared humanoids. Every time they gain a skill level in one weapon skill, they also boost two other weapon skills, and all of their equipment degrades more slowly. However, raising any weapon skill takes longer, and they are incapable of memorizing spells.

The Goblin's signature class is the Shaman.

NPC Goblins spawn very commonly in the Swamps, and somewhat less often in the Sand Labyrinth. They use a variety of equipment, and will pick up and use any weapons and armor they find lying on the ground.

* MagicallyIneptFighter: Goblin players are the only race totally incapable of memorizing spells, only able to use innate spells granted by classes like the Conjurer or Shaman and spells cast through items like tomes and staves.
* MasterOfNone: While their weapon skills do increase faster overall, increasing any individual weapon skill takes much longer for a goblin character.
* MultiMeleeMaster: Whenever a Goblin player increases their skill in one of the melee weapon types, they also increase their skill with two other weapon skills. This means that a Goblin player can switch around which type of weapon they're using much more freely, depending on what's available to them and what the current enemies are weak to.
* OurGoblinsAreDifferent: They're mostly pretty standard fantasy goblins, being green, pointy-eared humanoids who are about a foot shorter than humans. They're less intelligent than humans but are adaptable with what equipment they're good with, and often scavenge new equipment they find.
* WasOnceAMan: The in-game book ''Surviving the Mines'' puts forth the idea that they're what happened to miners who were working too deep into the mines and ended up "devolving" somehow.

[[folder:Insectoids]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/insectoid_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Insectoid Hunter]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Insectoids are large, humanoid insects. Their mana is combined with their hunger meter in the form of Energy, which is capped at 50, constantly decreases, and is refilled by eating food. To help with the fact that they'll need to eat more often, they have no penalty from eating cursed or spoiled food. They also get three innate spells: Flutter, Dash, and Spray Acid.

The Insectoid's signature class is the Hunter.

NPC Insectoids spawn commonly in the Sand Labyrinth, and are often equipped with steel equipment and the Spray Acid spell.

* BowAndSwordInAccord: They start off with a shortbow, a spear, and a sword, with the skill to use all of them decently well.

A dexterous but weak and poorly-equipped adventurer, the Rogue

* FragileSpeedster: Fantastic Dexterity, but the lowest Constitution growth in the game.

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics, but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

[[folder:Skeletons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/skeleton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Skeleton Conjurer]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Skeletons do not need food, cannot be set on fire, take reduced damage from most weapons, and can even come back from the dead if they had more than 75 mana when they died, at the cost of losing all of their mana. To counteract this, skeletons also take more damage from maces and polearms, regenerate health and mana at a quarter of the usual rate, and swim at half the speed of other races.

The Skeleton's signature class is the Conjurer.

Enemy Skeletons are an extremely common foe in the Mines, making up almost all of the enemies faced for the first few floors. Unusually for a playable monster race, NPC Skeletons are still hostile to Skeleton players.

* AchievementMockery: Trying to eat food as a Skeleton will earn you the "Boneheaded" achievement.
* AwesomeButImpractical: Skeleton player-characters don't need food, are resistant to most forms of physical trauma, and are resistant to both magic and burning. The downside? They ''can't'' eat, and they regain MP and HP at ''a quarter'' of the normal rate, meaning that you'll be relying on potions and fountains. This is crippling on classes that rely on either of those, such as warriors or wizards; unless you get insanely lucky with RNG, your run won't go far unless you flee from most fights or learn to cheese the AI. However, certain classes can take advantage of this; Rogues who usually won't be taking many blows, for instance, or Warriors who can reliably block most incoming damage.
* DemBones: They're a ambulatory skeletons.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Skeleton ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* HolyBurnsEvil: Since they're undead, [[HolyWater blessed water]] will damage them.
* PurelyAestheticGender: While this is normally {{Averted}}, the Skeleton bears special mention for being the only player race to actually ''[[InvertedTrope invert]]'' this trope. Since both male and female skeletons use the same model, the only difference between genders is the small bonus to a single stat determined by character's gender.
* TheUndead
* WizardNeedsFoodBadly: The only race to avert this since they don't have a digestive system.

[[folder:Vampires]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/vampire_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Vampire Accursed]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Vampires cannot eat regular food, instead consuming blood vials dropped by enemies killed by bleeding or backstabs. On top of this, they are burned by the touch of water, which makes areas like the swamp extremely treacherous. To help with both of these issues, they start with the Bloodletting and Levitate spells, and have the ability to drain their own health to power spells they cast.

The Vampire's signature class is the Accursed.

NPC Vampires spawn primarily in Bram's castle, and attack with health-draining magic.

* BloodMagic: Both player and NPC Vampires have the Bloodletting spell, which deals damage and causes enemies to bleed.
* CastFromHitPoints: If they try to cast a spell that they don't have enough mana for, their health will be consumed to fuel the spell instead, though this also weakens the spell. It is possible to kill yourself with this if you aren't careful.
* EarlyGameHell: While the first few levels are tricky for any race, the vampire's need for blood combined with the fact that the mines are mostly populated by the totally-bloodless skeletons means that they have a particularly rough time. Once they get to the Swamp, where nearly every enemy can drop blood vials, it starts getting much easier.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Vampire ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* KillItWithWater: All water in the game damages vampires, including bottled water and trying to drink from faucets and fountains.
* OurVampiresAreDifferent: They're blood-drinking humanoid undead with [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eyes]], pale skin, and visible fangs that drink the blood of people and animals alike. The game doesn't really indicate what their reactions would be to most of the typical vampire weaknesses since the entire game takes place either underground or at night and there's no garlic in the game, but they are burned by the touch of water.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: NPC vampires have a unique spell called Drain Soul, [[LifeSteal which absorbs health and mana from whatever it hits]].

[[folder:Succubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/succubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Succubus Mesmer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Succubi are blue-skinned feminine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport and Polymorph spells learned, allowing them to make a quick getaway and more easily blend in with humans, as well as being able to recruit drunk or confused humans.

The Succubus's signature class is the Mesmer.

Enemy Succubi sometimes spawn when a player drinks from a fountain, as well as spawning naturally in hell. They attack with charm spells to turn the players and their allies against one another, and if they take too much damage they'll attempt steal an item from one of their foes and teleport away.

* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Dark blue skin.
* BadIsGoodAndGoodIsBad: Being demons, blessings are something you'll want to avoid while curses work the same as blessings do for most of the other races.
* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a male Succubus will instead select the Incubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.
* CharmPerson: NPC Succubi are able to charm characters, forcing them to fight the succubus's enemies for them.
* EroticAsphyxiation/ TooKinkyToTorture: Implied by the fact that Amulets of Strangulation give mana instead of draining health.
* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies, NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies.
* HornedHumanoid: Though the voxel graphics mean they could easily be mistaken for hair, they have two black horns curling behind their head.
* HornyDevils: They fit the typical depiction as seductive feminine demons who utilize magic to confound and charm others.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: If an NPC succubus takes enough damage, they'll attempt to steal something from their attacker and then teleport away.
* ShapeshiftingSeducer: Since Succubus players innately know the Polymorph spell they're the monster race most suited to passing themselves off as human so as to charm them into service. Being [[HornyDevils Succubi]], this trope is implied.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Succubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Succubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon.

[[folder:Goatmen]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goatman_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goatman Brewer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Goatmen are humanoid goats with a love for drink. Their main gimmick is hangovers, which give a penalty to Dexterity and the same InterfaceScrew that other races suffer when drunk. Hangovers can be temporarily alleviated by getting drunk, which has no drawbacks and gives the Goatman a boost to Strength and Charisma. To feed into their alcoholism, Goatmen have a chance to gain one to three potions from Fountains when they drink from them, which can include bottles of booze if they need a hangover cure quick. Drunk Goatmen can also recruit drunk humans.

The Goatman's signature class is the Brewer.

NPC Goatmen spawn in Hell and the Citadel, and come in ranged, melee, and magic-using varieties. They also have a tendency to throw potions at their foes.

* The Alchoholic: Goatman players are heavily incentivized to drink and drink often. Not only does [[BoozeBasedBuff being drunk give you stat bonuses]] and have no drawbacks, but going too long without a drink will give a hangover that gives the same penalties that being drunk does for other races. Even their image in the character select screen shows them passed out in a drunken stupor.
* BoozeBasedBuff: Goatman players get stat bonuses when drunk, without the InterfaceScrew that being drunk normally has.
* ExtremeOmniGoat: One of the perks of playing as a Goatman is the ability to eat canned food without needing a Can Opener.
* FaunsAndSatyrs: Their goat-like features combined with their propensity for drunkenness is definitely reminiscent of satyrs.

[[folder:Automatons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/automaton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Automaton Mechanist]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Automatons are steampunk-style humanoid robots that consume scrap, books, scrolls, stone, and gems to fuel their boiler instead of having to eat food. Rather than Mana, Automatons have Heat, the regeneration of which is determined by how well-fueled their boiler is rather than their Intelligence stat. To help keep their boiler fueled, they also start with a unique spell that reduces nearby items into scrap. Unlike the other monster races, Automatons are friendly with humans.

The Automaton's signature class is the Mechanist.

NPC Automatons spawn in the Ruins and Caves, and are neutral and able to be recruited regardless of race. They have no equipment by default, but will pick up nearby items to equip themselves.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: Despite being [[NoBiologicalSex robots]], players can choose to play as a male or female Automaton. Males have orange "faces," while females have blue.
* TheBlank: They don't really have "faces" so much as they have "headlamps."
* SelfDestructMechanism: An NPC Automaton with low health has a chance to self-destruct, dying in an explosion that damages everyone nearby.
* {{Steampunk}}: Sentient humanoid robots who run on steam power.

[[/folder]]

[[folder:Incubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/incubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:An Incubus Punisher]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Incubi are red-skinned masculine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport spell, as well as a unique spell called Arcane Mark. Arcane Mark highlights a selected enemy on the minimap, nullifies all of their damage resistances, and makes it so the Incubus's Teleport spell will always teleport the Incubus behind their mark and is cheaper to cast.

The signature class of the Incubus is the Punisher.

NPC Incubi can appear in the Ruins, Hell, the Crystal Caverns, the Citadel, and can be spawned from golden fountains after entering the Sand Labyrinth. They, unlike their feminine counterparts, can actually use weapons. When in combat they will often teleport to confuse their prey and attack from a random direction.
----
* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Bright red skin.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a female Incubus will instead select the Succubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.

* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies, Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies.

* HornyDevils: In contrast to Succubi, Incubi fit the mold of a more aggressive sort of demon, rather than a seductive one.
* HellBentForLeather: When not wearing armor, their outfit is nothing more than a leather harness, leather straps, and a leather thong.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Incubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than a leather harness and underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Incubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon. If they use the Arcane Mark spell on an foe, their Teleport will instead teleport them directly behind that creature.

[[folder:Goblins]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goblin_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goblin Shaman]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Goblins are green-skinned, pointy-eared humanoids. Every time they gain a skill level in one weapon skill, they also boost two other weapon skills, and all of their equipment degrades more slowly. However, raising any weapon skill takes longer, and they are incapable of memorizing spells.

The Goblin's signature class is the Shaman.

NPC Goblins spawn very commonly in the Swamps, and somewhat less often in the Sand Labyrinth. They use a variety of equipment, and will pick up and use any weapons and armor they find lying on the ground.

* MagicallyIneptFighter: Goblin players are the only race totally incapable of memorizing spells, only able to use innate spells granted by classes like the Conjurer or Shaman and spells cast through items like tomes and staves.
* MasterOfNone: While their weapon skills do increase faster overall, increasing any individual weapon skill takes much longer for a goblin character.
* MultiMeleeMaster: Whenever a Goblin player increases their skill in one of the melee weapon types, they also increase their skill with two other weapon skills. This means that a Goblin player can switch around which type of weapon they're using much more freely, depending on what's available to them and what the current enemies are weak to.
* OurGoblinsAreDifferent: They're mostly pretty standard fantasy goblins, being green, pointy-eared humanoids who are about a foot shorter than humans. They're less intelligent than humans but are adaptable with what equipment they're good with, and often scavenge new equipment they find.
* WasOnceAMan: The in-game book ''Surviving the Mines'' puts forth the idea that they're what happened to miners who were working too deep into the mines and ended up "devolving" somehow.

[[folder:Insectoids]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/insectoid_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Insectoid Hunter]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Insectoids are large, humanoid insects. Their mana is combined with their hunger meter in the form of Energy, which is capped at 50, constantly decreases, and is refilled by eating food. To help with the fact that they'll need to eat more often, they have no penalty from eating cursed or spoiled food. They also get three innate spells: Flutter, Dash, and Spray Acid.

The Insectoid's signature class is the Hunter.

NPC Insectoids spawn commonly in the Sand Labyrinth, and are often equipped with steel equipment and the Spray Acid spell.

A skilled melee fighter, the Barbarian has little armor but make up for it in speed and strength.

* MagicallyIneptFighter: They have a -1 Intelligence to start with, and it's tied with Constitution for the slowest-growing of all their stats.

!!Creatures
!!!Playable Races
[[folder:Humans]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/human_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Human Barbarian]]
The default race available to anyone who owns the game, Humans possess no particular advantages or disadvantages, and are equally suited to any of the classes. They are also the only race that has access to all of the classes from the DLC right from the start, while the monstrous races need to unlock the ability to play any of the DLC classes besides their signature class.

NPC humans spawn throughout the dungeon, and are hostile to all monster races except Automatons.

* BoringButPractical: They have no really interesting mechanics, but also no massive weaknesses, and can trade with shopkeepers much more easily than most of the the monster races.
* HumansAreAverage: They have no major drawbacks or unique bonuses, and are about as good with one class as they are with any other. NPC humans can come equipped with pretty much any sort of equipment.

[[folder:Skeletons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/skeleton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Skeleton Conjurer]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Skeletons do not need food, cannot be set on fire, take reduced damage from most weapons, and can even come back from the dead if they had more than 75 mana when they died, at the cost of losing all of their mana. To counteract this, skeletons also take more damage from maces and polearms, regenerate health and mana at a quarter of the usual rate, and swim at half the speed of other races.

The Skeleton's signature class is the Conjurer.

Enemy Skeletons are an extremely common foe in the Mines, making up almost all of the enemies faced for the first few floors. Unusually for a playable monster race, NPC Skeletons are still hostile to Skeleton players.

* AchievementMockery: Trying to eat food as a Skeleton will earn you the "Boneheaded" achievement.
* AwesomeButImpractical: Skeleton player-characters don't need food, are resistant to most forms of physical trauma, and are resistant to both magic and burning. The downside? They ''can't'' eat, and they regain MP and HP at ''a quarter'' of the normal rate, meaning that you'll be relying on potions and fountains. This is crippling on classes that rely on either of those, such as warriors or wizards; unless you get insanely lucky with RNG, your run won't go far unless you flee from most fights or learn to cheese the AI. However, certain classes can take advantage of this; Rogues who usually won't be taking many blows, for instance, or Warriors who can reliably block most incoming damage.
* DemBones: They're a ambulatory skeletons.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Skeleton ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* HolyBurnsEvil: Since they're undead, [[HolyWater blessed water]] will damage them.
* PurelyAestheticGender: While this is normally {{Averted}}, the Skeleton bears special mention for being the only player race to actually ''[[InvertedTrope invert]]'' this trope. Since both male and female skeletons use the same model, the only difference between genders is the small bonus to a single stat determined by character's gender.
* TheUndead
* WizardNeedsFoodBadly: The only race to avert this since they don't have a digestive system.

[[folder:Vampires]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/vampire_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Vampire Accursed]]
Added in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Vampires cannot eat regular food, instead consuming blood vials dropped by enemies killed by bleeding or backstabs. On top of this, they are burned by the touch of water, which makes areas like the swamp extremely treacherous. To help with both of these issues, they start with the Bloodletting and Levitate spells, and have the ability to drain their own health to power spells they cast.

The Vampire's signature class is the Accursed.

NPC Vampires spawn primarily in Bram's castle, and attack with health-draining magic.

* BloodMagic: Both player and NPC Vampires have the Bloodletting spell, which deals damage and causes enemies to bleed.
* CastFromHitPoints: If they try to cast a spell that they don't have enough mana for, their health will be consumed to fuel the spell instead, though this also weakens the spell. It is possible to kill yourself with this if you aren't careful.
* EarlyGameHell: While the first few levels are tricky for any race, the vampire's need for blood combined with the fact that the mines are mostly populated by the totally-bloodless skeletons means that they have a particularly rough time. Once they get to the Swamp, where nearly every enemy can drop blood vials, it starts getting much easier.
* HereWeGoAgain: Several of the ending crawls imply that the player character is well on the road to becoming the next Baron Herx, but the Vampire ending unambiguously states that they rise to power as a terrifying necromancer and take over much of the known world, inciting rumors of a hero who will rise up and slay them in turn.
* KillItWithWater: All water in the game damages vampires, including bottled water and trying to drink from faucets and fountains.
* OurVampiresAreDifferent: They're blood-drinking humanoid undead with [[RedEyesTakeWarning red eyes]], pale skin, and visible fangs that drink the blood of people and animals alike. The game doesn't really indicate what their reactions would be to most of the typical vampire weaknesses since the entire game takes place either underground or at night and there's no garlic in the game, but they are burned by the touch of water.
* UnusableEnemyEquipment: NPC vampires have a unique spell called Drain Soul, [[LifeSteal which absorbs health and mana from whatever it hits]].

[[folder:Succubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/succubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A Succubus Mesmer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Succubi are blue-skinned feminine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport and Polymorph spells learned, allowing them to make a quick getaway and more easily blend in with humans, as well as being able to recruit drunk or confused humans.

The Succubus's signature class is the Mesmer.

Enemy Succubi sometimes spawn when a player drinks from a fountain, as well as spawning naturally in hell. They attack with charm spells to turn the players and their allies against one another, and if they take too much damage they'll attempt steal an item from one of their foes and teleport away.

* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Dark blue skin.
* BadIsGoodAndGoodIsBad: Being demons, blessings are something you'll want to avoid while curses work the same as blessings do for most of the other races.
* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a male Succubus will instead select the Incubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.
* CharmPerson: NPC Succubi are able to charm characters, forcing them to fight the succubus's enemies for them.
* EroticAsphyxiation/ TooKinkyToTorture: Implied by the fact that Amulets of Strangulation give mana instead of draining health.
* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies, NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies.
* HornedHumanoid: Though the voxel graphics mean they could easily be mistaken for hair, they have two black horns curling behind their head.
* HornyDevils: They fit the typical depiction as seductive feminine demons who utilize magic to confound and charm others.
* ScrewThisImOuttaHere: If an NPC succubus takes enough damage, they'll attempt to steal something from their attacker and then teleport away.
* ShapeshiftingSeducer: Since Succubus players innately know the Polymorph spell they're the monster race most suited to passing themselves off as human so as to charm them into service. Being [[HornyDevils Succubi]], this trope is implied.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Succubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Succubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon.

[[folder:Goatmen]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goatman_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goatman Brewer]]
Added as a playable race in the Myths and Outcasts DLC, Goatmen are humanoid goats with a love for drink. Their main gimmick is hangovers, which give a penalty to Dexterity and the same InterfaceScrew that other races suffer when drunk. Hangovers can be temporarily alleviated by getting drunk, which has no drawbacks and gives the Goatman a boost to Strength and Charisma. To feed into their alcoholism, Goatmen have a chance to gain one to three potions from Fountains when they drink from them, which can include bottles of booze if they need a hangover cure quick. Drunk Goatmen can also recruit drunk humans.

The Goatman's signature class is the Brewer.

NPC Goatmen spawn in Hell and the Citadel, and come in ranged, melee, and magic-using varieties. They also have a tendency to throw potions at their foes.

* The Alchoholic: Goatman players are heavily incentivized to drink and drink often. Not only does [[BoozeBasedBuff being drunk give you stat bonuses]] and have no drawbacks, but going too long without a drink will give a hangover that gives the same penalties that being drunk does for other races. Even their image in the character select screen shows them passed out in a drunken stupor.
* BoozeBasedBuff: Goatman players get stat bonuses when drunk, without the InterfaceScrew that being drunk normally has.
* ExtremeOmniGoat: One of the perks of playing as a Goatman is the ability to eat canned food without needing a Can Opener.
* FaunsAndSatyrs: Their goat-like features combined with their propensity for drunkenness is definitely reminiscent of satyrs.

[[folder:Automatons]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/automaton_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Automaton Mechanist]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Automatons are steampunk-style humanoid robots that consume scrap, books, scrolls, stone, and gems to fuel their boiler instead of having to eat food. Rather than Mana, Automatons have Heat, the regeneration of which is determined by how well-fueled their boiler is rather than their Intelligence stat. To help keep their boiler fueled, they also start with a unique spell that reduces nearby items into scrap. Unlike the other monster races, Automatons are friendly with humans.

The Automaton's signature class is the Mechanist.

NPC Automatons spawn in the Ruins and Caves, and are neutral and able to be recruited regardless of race. They have no equipment by default, but will pick up nearby items to equip themselves.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: Despite being [[NoBiologicalSex robots]], players can choose to play as a male or female Automaton. Males have orange "faces," while females have blue.
* TheBlank: They don't really have "faces" so much as they have "headlamps."
* SelfDestructMechanism: An NPC Automaton with low health has a chance to self-destruct, dying in an explosion that damages everyone nearby.
* {{Steampunk}}: Sentient humanoid robots who run on steam power.

[[/folder]]

[[folder:Incubi]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/incubus_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:An Incubus Punisher]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Incubi are red-skinned masculine demons who gain bonuses from cursed items and can freely remove them, while blessed equipment can't be unequipped so easily (though they still gain bonuses from them). They begin with the Teleport spell, as well as a unique spell called Arcane Mark. Arcane Mark highlights a selected enemy on the minimap, nullifies all of their damage resistances, and makes it so the Incubus's Teleport spell will always teleport the Incubus behind their mark and is cheaper to cast.

The signature class of the Incubus is the Punisher.

NPC Incubi can appear in the Ruins, Hell, the Crystal Caverns, the Citadel, and can be spawned from golden fountains after entering the Sand Labyrinth. They, unlike their feminine counterparts, can actually use weapons. When in combat they will often teleport to confuse their prey and attack from a random direction.
----
* AmazingTechnicolorPopulation: Bright red skin.

* BizarreSexualDimorphism: The fact that trying to play as a female Incubus will instead select the Succubus implies that they're the same sexually-dimorphic species.

* GuysSmashGirlsShoot: While NPC Succubi only use spells and teleport away from enemies, Incubi use melee weapons and teleport closer to enemies.

* HornyDevils: In contrast to Succubi, Incubi fit the mold of a more aggressive sort of demon, rather than a seductive one.
* HellBentForLeather: When not wearing armor, their outfit is nothing more than a leather harness, leather straps, and a leather thong.
* {{Stripperific}}: NPC Incubi never wear armor, and their default outfit appears to be little more than a leather harness and underwear.
* {{Teleportation}}: Both player and NPC Incubi have the Teleport spell, which teleports them to a random spot in the dungeon. If they use the Arcane Mark spell on an foe, their Teleport will instead teleport them directly behind that creature.

[[folder:Goblins]]
[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/goblin_char.png]]
[[caption-width-right:350:A male Goblin Shaman]]
Added as a playable race in the Legends and Pariahs DLC, Goblins are green-skinned, pointy-eared humanoids. Every time they gain a skill level in one weapon skill, they also boost two other weapon skills, and all of their equipment degrades more slowly. However, raising any weapon skill takes longer, and they are incapable of memorizing spells.

The Goblin's signature class is the Shaman.

NPC Goblins spawn very commonly in the Swamps, and somewhat less often in the Sand Labyrinth. They use a variety of equipment, and will pick up and use any weapons and armor they find lying on the ground.

* MagicallyIneptFighter: Goblin players are the only race totally incapable of memorizing spells, only able to use innate spells granted by classes like the Conjurer or Shaman and spells cast through items like tomes and staves.
* MasterOfNone: While their weapon skills do increase faster overall, increasing any individual weapon skill takes much longer for a goblin character.
* MultiMeleeMaster: Whenever a Goblin player increases their skill in one of the melee weapon types, they also increase their skill with two other weapon skills. This means that a Goblin player can switch around which type of weapon they're using much more freely, depending on what's available to them and what the current enemies are weak to.
* OurGoblinsAreDifferent: They're mostly pretty standard fantasy goblins, being green, pointy-eared humanoids who are about a foot shorter than humans. They're less intelligent than humans but are adaptable with what equipment they're good with, and often scavenge new equipment they find.
* WasOnceAMan: The in-game book ''Surviving the Mines'' puts forth the idea that they're what happened to miners who were working too deep into the mines and ended up "devolving" somehow.