Bane is the lawful evil Faerûnian quasi-deity of tyranny, oppression, terror, and hate, and is known as the face of pure evil through malevolent despotism. He, along with Bhaal and Myrkul, is a member of The Dead Three, who were once mortal men but conspired to steal the godhood of Jergal, the original God of the Dead. Jergal willing gave up his Portfolio, splitting it between the three man, making them gods. From his dread Plane of Banehold, Bane acts indirectly through worshipers and other agents to achieve his ultimate plan to achieve total domination of all Faerûn.
Alignment: Lawful Evil
Symbol: Upright black right hand, thumb and fingers together
Portfolio: Ambition, control, tyranny