[u][b]Name[/b][/u]
Arin von Astastel

[u][b]Sex[/b][/u]
Male

[u][b]Age[/b][/u]
35

[u][b]Race[/b][/u]
Elf

[u][b]History[/b][/u]
Arin was born into the House of Astastel, a prestigious yet mysterious family whose influence can be felt in virtually every part of the civilized world. Although they are not officially recognized as a noble House, members of the Astastel House are accustomed to a life of luxury and being treated with the uttermost respect. There are many speculations on how the Astastel House came to gain such power, but no one knows the truth: not even their own members truly know the answer. 

There are only three things people know with absolute certainty. First, unless you are born a von Astastel, you either marry into or are adopted by the House. Never the other way around. [i]Never[/i]. Second, those who claim to be a von Astastel are a von Astastel. Finally, the House of Astastel has become increasingly interested in collecting magical items and investigating places associated with magic these past few generations. 

[u][b]Other[/b][/u]
[list][*]In general, something about Arin rings false.
[*]Arin seems to have an aptitude for magic, but non-family members have only seen him use it for minor things such as creating light or detecting magic. He does, however, practice alchemy and abjuration magic. 
[*]Arin is by no means a specialist in combat: he can protect himself well enough against the common thug, but that is about the extent of his combat skills. He is much better at dodging attacks and escaping from dangerous situations than being an active participant of one. 
[*]Arin's strengths lie in academia and investigation.
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