Human hands sit at the ends of the raccoon-headed creature's four short legs. It flicks its banded tail as it turns toward cries for help, setting its vivid blue eyes on those in need.

Good Samaritans. Astri range the badlands and deserts of the Material Plane, seeking opportunities to assist lost and dying travelers. When an astri encounters people in distress, it works to grant them the assistance they need-be it food, healing, or a safe place to rest-and remains until they no longer require its help.

Bringers of Hope. When they aren't helping individuals or small groups, astri quietly watch over villages in their territories.

They keep the surroundings clear of threats, aerate the soil, and dig out wells in places with limited access to clean water. Astri become quite fond of the settlements under their protection and take pride in the residents' successes.

Enemies of Greed. Mercenary behavior offends the sensibilities of astri, but they understand many people have strong selfish streaks. Astri counter this selfishness by magically enforcing the desire to help others. Before an astri assists an intelligent creature, it asks the creature to promise to do good deeds over the next few weeks. If a creature won't make the promise, the astri still assists, but the creature must contend with the geas that may be attached to the helping hand.