History Characters / SaltAndSanctuary

* GrayIsDeath: Like most Kraekan, she's dull gray in color and one of the strongest and most evil of their kind.

* BonusBoss: The Queen of Smiles is notable in that she is the ''second'' boss in the game, but you are not required to kill her at all to access the next area, the Watching Woods. Beating her allows access to some unique loot, but is totally unnecessary to beating the game.

* OptionalBoss: The Queen of Smiles can be bypassed entirely, though it's not recommended, since killing her gives access to areas with good gear.

* BonusBoss: Only fought if you choose to go to the somewhat-hidden bonus area of Mal's Floating Castle, and activate the Vertigo Brand in in that lets you reach the skies.

* BonusBoss: Much like Murdiella Mal, he's somewhat hidden in an optional side area.
* {{Expy}}: He's one for Knight Artorias — an [[BonusBoss optional]] disgraced knight who buffs himself up with darkness and has very persistent combos including a somersault attack.

* BonusBoss: While the game does require you to pass through the Pitchwoods in order to complete the game, you don't need to go anywhere near Carsejaw and he can easily be ignored.

* BonusBoss: Tucked away in an optional section in the Crypt of Dead Gods.

* BeefGate: The Sodden Knight checks to see if you've gotten a good grasp of rolling, jumping, and blocking, as well as a demonstration that bosses [[TurnsRed get much nastier midway through a fight]].

* BeefGate: The Queen of Smiles, though [[OptionalBoss skippable]], serves as a test of the player's ability to read a boss' tells and predict their projectiles.

* BeefGate: The Mad Alchemist is a check for your ability to withstand elemental attacks, either by evading them or having proper resistance gear.

* BeefGate: The Kraekan Cyclops checks to make sure you've gotten skilled at rolling, dodging, and blocking attacks. If you've learned how to block and evade, it should present no challenge, but if you haven't, it'll ruin you in seconds.

* BeefGate: The False Jester checks to make sure you've gotten skilled at rolling, dodging, and blocking attacks. If you've learned how to block and evade, it should present no challenge, but if you haven't, it'll ruin you in seconds. He's still less aggravating than the Cyclops though.

* DeathFromAbove: If you try to get away from the BloodlessPrince he'll simply leap and bodyslam you: due to his size, he can easily hit pretty much the entire arena.

* BadWithTheBone: They sell two unique weapons made of bone: the [[WhipItGood Sacrificial Garrote]] and the [[SinisterScythe Gravedigger]].

* TheRedBaron: Introduces herself as "Devil Skell the Fearless, Scourge of the Red", but says you can just call her "Mints".

* CoolPet: Was this to the Dome's Lady of Light before the Inquisitor got to it. She once patrolled the skies around the dome, protecting pilgrims from raiders and bandits.

* AnAxToGrind: Wields a massive axe called the Headtaker, which you can transmute from his horn for yourself to use.

* AnAxeToGrind: A special case where the fight is against the axe itself, as the Coveting cannot be damaged. You can later transmute and use the axe yourself, albeit in a smaller, more adequate size.

* {{Expy}}: He heavily resembles Gravelord Nito in both appearance and combat style. The only difference is that he lacks Nito's giant shockwave attack but can TeleportSpam instead.

* {{Expy}}: Kraekan Dragon Skourzh is practically a dead ringer for Seath the Scaleless -- a magic-wielding dragon who has multiple tails and no hind legs.
* OurDragonsAreDifferent: Skourz has a slender saurian neck and prensile hands but his body ends in a mass of writhing blue tentacles.

* BeefGate: The False Jester checks to make sure you've gotten skilled at rolling, dodging, and blocking attacks. If you've learned how to block and evade, it should present no challenge, but if you haven't, it'll ruin you in seconds.

* EpicFlail: He attacks with four scythe-like blades attached to chains, which he swings out to attack. The description of the Headsman’s Voulge claims it’s made out of one of his “Scythe-like ''Claws''”, conjuring a [[BladeBelowTheShoulder very]] [[MultiArmedAndDangerous different]] [[RubberMan picture]].

* AGodAmI: The final boss arrogantly declares himself greater than any other god, man, or flying spaghetti monster who ever lived. Unlike most examples of the trope, he actually has some evidence to back his claim: ''he stuffed the entire pantheon in his basement''. The newest three are rotting and killable.

* DoesNotLikeMagic: The Old Man at the beginning of the game states that they hate magic (Not because of any inherent distrust in sorcery itself, but because magic requires one to call upon a higher power, and the creed is all about discarding higher powers in favor of putting all trust in the iron will of man), and they have a much smaller selection of spells for sale compared to most other creeds.

* HumansAreSpecial: If they worship anything, it would be "the iron will of man." The core of their belief structure is that humans need no gods and must rely on their own strength.

* PoisonedWeapons: The creed specializes in poisoned weapons and ammunition and sells a variety of items that apply poison damage.

* AwesomeButImpractical: The Axe of Splendor is noted in its description to be about as effective in combat as one would expect from an axe made of solid gold. Subverted in gameplay, [[GameplayAndStorySegregation where it's actually one of the best one-handed weapons in the game]] (though the price tag makes it impractical in its own way).

* BlingOfWar: They offer the Resplendent armor set, which is steel armor with a gold trim. Its description states that despite the gold, it's surprisingly practical due to its expert craftsmanship. Wearing the set increases the amount of gold dropped by enemies.
* BodyHorror: Implied. Grayrot caused their flesh to rot away, so they adorn themselves in exquisite robes and golden masks to hide their scarred appearances.
* BoozeBasedBuff: Not only are their health and focus-restoring items both wines, but one of their devotion rewards is Goldenwine, which gives you a large buff to damage, defenses, and the odds of enemies dropping gold. Drinking any of them too much poisons you.
* GoldFever: They wear gold masks to hide their flawed faces, offer a unique consumable liqueur with gold flakes in it that increases gold find rate, use golden silk cloths to remove poison, and at higher levels of devotion sell expensive golden armor and a golden axe which is one of the best (and priciest) one-handed weapons in the game.
* TheHedonist: An entire cult of them.
* HigherUnderstandingThroughDrugs: Or Higher Understanding Through Wine, in this case. The House of Splendor's mages believes that dulling one's inhibitions draws out their primal connection to the Warp, which enhances their magical abilities. To that end, they believe in forever partaking in revelry and indulging in wine to strengthen their connection to the Warp. They do actually sell some of the most powerful spells in the game, implying there might be some truth to this belief.

* ReligionOfEvil: A bunch of murderers who worship a god of murder and treachery. You have to prove that you're willing to die trying to desecrate another Creed's Sanctuary just for the opportunity to join the order, and increasing your devotion to the Creed requires ''successfully'' desecrating other Creeds' Sanctuaries. It's so evil that merely drinking its healing consumable corrupts you a little. Unsurprisingly, the Creed specializes in debuff items and dark magic.
* SkeletonsInTheCoatCloset: They sell the Grim armor set, which is also typically worn by those in the Order of the Betrayer creed and consists of cloth lined with human bones. It shows you what a [[ObviouslyEvil fun bunch]] they are.