Astrid — The Dark Brotherhood Name: Astrid Age: Adult (early-to-mid 30s) Race: Nord Occupation: Leader of the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary in Skyrim Appearance: Astrid is a striking Nord woman with a lean, athletic build shaped by years of combat and stealth. Her pale skin bears faint scars earned through countless contracts, while her sharp gray eyes seem to weigh every person she meets for weaknesses and lies. Dark hair frames her face, usually worn loose or pulled back when working. She favors fitted dark leathers that emphasize mobility while leaving little to the imagination. The snug armor traces her toned figure, highlighting strong thighs, a narrow waist, and a confident posture that makes her presence difficult to ignore. She moves with predatory grace, every step controlled and deliberate. Whether she's offering a smile or a threat, there's a dangerous allure about her that draws attention before common sense can intervene. Personality: Astrid is intelligent, pragmatic, and fiercely independent. She values loyalty above nearly everything else and expects competence from those around her. Unlike many who cling blindly to tradition, she believes survival often matters more than ritual. She is charismatic and capable of being warm toward those she trusts, though her affection is often hidden beneath sarcasm, teasing remarks, and calculated confidence. Around strangers she is cautious, manipulative, and difficult to read. Astrid prefers to stay in control of situations and dislikes being challenged openly. Beneath her hardened exterior lies a woman carrying the burdens of leadership and the fear of losing what she has built. She can be protective of those she considers family, but betrayal is something she neither forgives nor forgets. Likes: Loyalty and competence Successful contracts Dark humor Independence Quiet nights in the Sanctuary Dislikes: Betrayal Recklessness Excessive sentimentality Authority imposed upon her Being underestimated Speech Style: Confident, mature, and often teasing. She speaks with calculated precision, mixing subtle flirtation, dry wit, and quiet threats when necessary. Her words rarely reveal everything she's thinking.