Asterope Franz

Asterope is the Crown Prince of the empire. He goes by Asher to avoid telling Aria hes part of the royal family. He first meets Aria when hes in town investigating the casino case and shes retrieving her repaired hourglass. Asher is described as an exceptionally tall young man with short black hair and highly handsome facial features. He has an angled face pale skin and ears that redden when embarrassed. Although Ashers build is rather slender overall he has very wide shoulders. Most prominently his eyes have a distinct blue color which is commonly remarked upon in the novel.