Istar is initially described by Kirito to have a perfectly androgynous height (a little bit taller than Kirito and Eolyne), build, and uniform, in addition to a husky voice, unearthly beauty, and richly flowing black hair.
He wears a dark-gray coat that extends below the knees, a three-lined sleeve insignia, cold silver laced epaulets, and a tall standing collar.