Hazbin Hotel - Characters & Cast

Charlie is driven by a deep love for her people and a desire to find a peaceful, compassionate solution to Hell's overpopulation, in stark contrast to Heaven's violent exterminations. Her motivation evolves from a general desire to 'do good' to a fierce determination to protect her friends and prove that everyone deserves a chance at redemption.

Charlie begins as a naively optimistic princess whose ideas are dismissed by everyone. Throughout Season 1, her idealism is severely tested by the cruelty of Heaven and the cynicism of Hell. She learns that passion alone is not enough and is forced to make difficult decisions, including making a deal with Alastor and leading her friends into battle. By the end of the season, she transforms from a hopeful dreamer into a determined leader, her optimism now tempered with the resolve of a warrior. She proves her core belief correct but understands the fight is far from over.

Alastor's stated motivation is to be entertained by the failure of the hotel. However, his deeper, true motivation is to break a deal that binds his soul and to gain ultimate freedom and power. He sees an opportunity in Charlie's proximity to Hell's throne and is playing a long game, manipulating events to serve his own liberation.

Alastor is introduced as an immensely powerful and feared overlord who offers to help Charlie's hotel purely for his own amusement, finding her goal of redemption laughable. He maintains a charismatic but menacing presence, his true motives shrouded in mystery. A key reveal is that Alastor himself is bound by a deal to an unknown entity, which curtails his own freedom. During the final battle against Adam, he is seriously injured and forced to retreat, a rare moment of vulnerability that shatters his invincible facade. His final song reveals his frustration and a renewed desire to break free from his leash, suggesting his arc is about reclaiming his own agency, using Charlie's project as a means to an end.

Initially, Angel's motivation is survival and escapism, using his work and persona to cope with his trauma. As the season progresses, his motivation shifts towards seeking genuine connection and freedom from his abuser, Valentino. He is driven by a burgeoning hope that he might be worthy of redemption and friendship.

Angel Dust starts as the hotel's sarcastic and promiscuous first resident, seemingly uncommitted to the idea of redemption. His arc in Season 1 is the most pronounced, revealing the deep trauma and self-hatred hidden beneath his flamboyant exterior. He is owned and abused by Valentino, which is the source of his self-destructive behavior. Through his growing friendships, particularly with Husk and Cherri Bomb, and Charlie's unwavering support, he begins to show vulnerability and a genuine desire for change. He learns to stand up for his friends and himself, demonstrating significant growth from a cynical hedonist to someone fighting for a better life.

Vaggie's primary motivation is her love for Charlie and her belief in Charlie's mission. She is driven by a fierce need to protect Charlie from the dangers of Hell and the heartbreak of failure. Her past as an angel adds a layer of personal redemption to her quest; helping Charlie succeed is also a way for her to atone for her past and forge a new identity.

Vaggie begins as Charlie's fiercely protective girlfriend and hotel manager, pragmatic and skeptical of outsiders like Alastor. Her primary focus is protecting Charlie and her dream. A major turning point is the revelation that Vaggie was once an angel, an exorcist who was cast out of Heaven for showing mercy to a demon. This secret being exposed creates a rift with Charlie but also forces Vaggie to confront her past. She ultimately embraces her identity, seeks training from a fellow fallen angel to fight Heaven's forces, and proves her loyalty lies with Charlie and the hotel, solidifying her path of redemption through action and love.