Lorne, also known as The Host, owned a demon/human karaoke bar and sanctuary called Caritas. His incredible singing voice and flamboyant ways were perfect for the bar - the setting of which also enabled him to help others, as he could ‘read’ them when they sang. When Cordelia was transported to his home dimension of Pylea, Lorne revealed that he was Krevlorneswath of the Deathwok Clan. Lorne’s nature as a pacifist - plus his love of music - made him miserable at home, and when a portal to L.A. opened - he took it.

Lorne’s bar was destroyed - three times - by Angel Investigations and he eventually went to live in the Hyperion with them. There, he helped Angel’s team by reading them through song where necessary. After a hostile Connor moved into the hotel, Lorne decided to leave for Las Vegas, but needed help to return when it was discovered that he was actually being kept captive there.

When the gang joined Wolfram & Hart Lorne became head of the entertainment division. After Fred’s death Lorne became very quiet and reserved, wanting to leave his lifestyle behind. He agreed to play a part in the final mission versus the Circle of the Black Thorn, but said he would disappear afterwards. After helping Lindsey defeat Sahvrin, Lorne revealed his final task - to kill Lindsey, telling him that he would never be a part of the solution. Disillusioned, Lorne walked away from the massacre to an uncertain future.