Azazello

Short, fat, cat‑like man who attacks Varenukha in the toilet, member of Woland’s retinue. Rescues Poplavsky, uses a chicken leg as a weapon against him, then orders Poplavsky to leave Moscow and abandon his claim on the apartment. Azazello appears on a bench, reveals his name, confirms the Master is alive and gives Margarita a golden ointment box with instructions for a midnight meeting. Azazello provides Margarita with a magical cream and gives her instructions via phone for her transformation and flight. Azazello appears in a tailcoat at Woland's bedroom, bows gallantly to Margarita, and participates in the chess scene. Azazello appears alongside Margarita, stands beside her during the ball, helps her move between rooms, and takes part in the final dais with Woland. Azazello provides two guns for the shooting test, fires at the pillow, and later serves drinks to the Master. Drank cognac, participated in the cat’s fight, and remarked on the police situation. Left the terrace on Woland's command to arrange taking the Master and Margarita, having previously stood motionless beside Woland. Azazello arrives with Falemian wine, poisons both Margarita and the Master, then revives them, announces the storm, and invites them on an excursion. Azazello arrives with the Master and Margarita on his cloak, alights beside the group, and remains present during the farewell scene. Azazello appears in his true demonic form, a cold‑faced killer‑demon of the waterless desert. Azazello is mentioned as part of Woland’s retinue and implicated in the gang’s activities.