Astaroth (later known as Dark Astaroth) is one of the main antagonists of the Ghost N Goblins series. Astaroth is one of the Emperors of Makai and is the lowest ranking. He is the host of Nebiroth. Astaroth is the final boss of the original Ghosts n' Goblins and makes several appearances in later titles as either a lower-ranking boss or a mini-boss. A recolored version of Astaroth with Santa Claus-like facial hair also makes a cameo appearance in Rosenkreuzstilette Freudenstachel as a mini-boss found in Grolla Seyfarth's stage.