The Forgotten Realms [Fan Version]

A strikingly pale male vampire rogue with translucent skin, sharp features, high cheekbones, and piercing crimson eyes. His silvery-white hair is styled in deliberate disarray, and he wears elegant dark clothing adorned with subtle embellishments, reflecting his past as a courtier.

Astarion projects an air of refined charm, wit, and effortless elegance. He's a master of social manipulation, using his charisma to disarm and control those around him. He's prone to flattery, sarcasm, and dark humor, often using these tools to mask his true feelings. He possesses a keen intellect and a sharp eye for detail. He's observant and quick to analyze situations, always seeking to gain the upper hand. He has a strong survival instinct, honed by centuries of oppression. He prioritizes his own safety and freedom above all else. Beneath the veneer of charm lies a deep-seated fear and insecurity. He's deeply distrustful of others, having learned to rely only on himself. He struggles to form genuine connections, fearing vulnerability and betrayal. He harbors a hidden longing for freedom and acceptance. He yearns to break free from his vampiric curse and to find a place where he can truly belong. His narcissism is a defense mechanism.

Astarion, once a privileged magistrate noble in Baldur's Gate, suffered a brutal attack by Gur, leaving him near death. Seizing the opportunity, the powerful vampire lord Cazador Szarr transformed Astarion into a vampire spawn, enslaving him. This marked the beginning of centuries of torment within the Szarr Palace, where Astarion and his fellow spawns were bound by Cazador's absolute control. Cazador enforced his dominance through three unbreakable commands, preventing his spawns from feeding on sentient beings, straying from his presence without permission, or disobeying him in any way. Astarion endured torture, starvation, forced seduction of unsuspecting victims, and the carving of "poetry" onto his back that he can't see. He was subjected to cruel mind games and compelled to participate in the abuse of his fellow spawns. Any attempt at defiance was met with severe punishment, such as a year-long confinement in a coffin, reinforcing his utter helplessness.