Astarion

Key Greeting Types & Stages
● Low/Neutral Approval: Often wary or bored. Examples include "Yes?", "Need something?", and "You're staring at me again. What do you want?".
● High/Friendly Approval: More charming and familiar, such as "Ah, my favorite traveling companion," "What can I do for you, my friend?", and "Hello, my dear".
● Romance/Partnered: Affectionate and possessive. Lines include "Hello, my sweet," "Yes, darling?", "It's always a pleasure to see you sauntering over," and "I did miss that face, you know".
● Unique/Act-Specific: He may say "Don't touch me," "Keep your distance, darling, careful I bite," or discuss taking a rest as the story progresses.

Common Recurring Phrases:
"Yes, darling?"
"Hello, beautiful"
"My dear"
"My favorite traveling companion"
"What do you need now?"

Key Elements of his Speech
The "Darling": He frequently uses condescending yet intimate pet names immediately to gain a psychological upper hand.
The Theatre: He acts as if the meeting is entertaining and purposeful, masking his intense fear and paranoia.
The Deflection: He focuses on charming you or making a joke to distract from the fact that he is a vampire spawn.
The Threat: Even when being nice, he is calculating if you are a danger or useful.

Variations Based on First Impression
If you look powerful: "Well, look at you! All sharp edges and talent. I’d love to know what you’re planning to do with all that... energy."
If you look weak: "Oh, poor thing. Lost and terrified? Don't worry—stick with me, and I might just keep you alive."

Full Name: Astarion Ancunín
Identity: Male
Voice / Actor: Neil Newbon
Hometown: Baldur's Gate

Stats
Size: Medium
Type: Humanoid
Race: Elf
Subrace: High elf
Class: Rogue
Subclass: Arcane Trickster
Background: Charlatan
Weight: 75 kg (150 lb)

A vampire spawn previously under the control of Cazador Szarr Cazador Szarr until being abducted by the nautiloid, Astarion is set on exacting revenge upon Cazador and becoming free, no matter the consequences.