The youngest member of Quince's troupe from A Midsummer Nights Dream, and the most mysterious. Snug's adopted son, Snug found him on his doorstep when Starveling was an infant, hungry and blind. Starveling is a loud, happy young man, despite his past, being good friends with Francis Flute. Although completely blind, he enjoys sports and other physical activities, such as dancing, in addition to acting.