I've no idea what a checkbook is but it sounds like the demon realm might be more fun regardless. Though I suppose it depends on your definition of fun and how well you ultimately get along with demons?
It seems so, whether we know it or not. I'm still not sure what or who's in charge of this place, so for all I know it could be some sort of evil emperor who's pulled us here for sport.
I'm... a half-elf? Is that a fantasy creature to you?