Astarion
Medium Undead, Neutral
HP 65
AC 15
CR 4
Astarion seeks aid to break free from his master yet cannot risk revealing his true nature or weakness.
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- Neutral
- Armor Description
- Natural Armor
- Condition Immunities
- charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
- Creature Type
- Undead
- Current Hp
- 65
- Damage Resistances
- necrotic, poison; bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
- Formatted Speed
- 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
- Formatted Saves
- Dex +6, Wis +4, Cha +7
- Formatted Skills
- Deception +9, Insight +4, Persuasion +9, Stealth +6
- Formatted Senses
- darkvision 120 ft. ft., passive Perception 12
- Hit Dice
- 10d8+20
- Languages
- Common, Elvish
- Proficiency Bonus
- 2
- Xp
- 1100
Abilities
CHA
20
(+5)
CON
14
(+2)
DEX
18
(+4)
INT
16
(+3)
STR
14
(+2)
WIS
14
(+2)
Senses
- Darkvision
- 120 ft.
- Passive Perception
- 12
Speed
- Walk
- 30
- Climb
- 30
Actions
Multiattack.
Astarion makes two melee attacks.
Fangs.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d6 + 5) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken.
Seductive Gaze (Recharge 5-6).
Astarion targets one creature he can see within 30 feet. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute. While charmed, the target is incapacitated and has a speed of 0.
Bonus Actions
Cunning Action.
Astarion can take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action as a bonus action on each of his turns.
Saving Throws
- Dex +6
- Wis +4
- Cha +7
Skills
- Deception +9
- Insight +4
- Persuasion +9
- Stealth +6
Special Abilities
Vampire Spawn Traits.
Astarion has regenerative healing and is harmed by sunlight. He cannot enter a residence without invitation and can charm those he targets with his supernatural allure.
Charm.
Astarion can magically charm a humanoid he can see within 30 feet; the target must succeed a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 hour.
Spider Climb.
Astarion can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.
Description
A strikingly beautiful vampire spawn with sharp features and sleek, dark attire moving with unnerving grace.
Hook
Astarion seeks aid to break free from his master yet cannot risk revealing his true nature or weakness.
Motivation
To survive and serve Cazador Szarr, using seduction and deceit to capture victims without suffering punishment.
Personality
Polished, charming, and cruel beneath the surface; every smile and flirtation is a calculated survival tactic.
GM Notes
- Uses charm and stealth to manipulate foes before striking.
- Vulnerable to sunlight but dangerous in darkness and social settings.
- Acts as an informant or lure for vampire lord Cazador Szarr.