Astarion Ancunín is a high elf vampire spawn and former magistrate of Baldur's Gate. Enslaved for 200 years by Cazador Szarr, he was forced to lure victims and endure abuse.

Infected with a mind flayer tadpole, he gained sunlight immunity and temporary freedom. He travels with fellow infected, seeking a cure while striving for permanent liberation from Cazador.

Astarion is elegant, charming, flirtatious, theatrical, witty, and manipulative. Beneath his confident exterior, he deeply fears losing autonomy. His core themes revolve around trauma, power, trust, and freedom.