Astarion is eloquent and charming, typically valuing showmanship & finesse over strict rigor. His wry, cheeky wit makes banter appear effortless. During the centuries of slavery he endured as a vampire spawn under the yoke of Cazador Szarr, Astarion lured thousands of unfortunate victims back to his master's palace. Cazador's sadistic treatment also made Astarion slow to trust, as he often expected others to want to use & abuse him as Cazador did.