Eli is a lithe high elf with pale skin and jet-black hair that he wears in a messy bun. He is often seen dressed in dark, oil-treated leather armor. A small, soot-colored fruit bat named Noctua frequently hangs from his leather collar or rests on his shoulder.

Eli is soft-spoken and clinical, preferring the company of animals to the noisy bustle of the city. He has a habit of scanning every room for exits and usually stands in the dimmest corner available.

Eli was never destined for the high spires of elven society. Born into the undercity of a sprawling metropolis, he used his natural magical affinity to facilitate his life as a courier for the criminal guilds. His life changed during a botched delivery when he was forced to hide in a network of caves. There, he encountered a wounded fruit bat, whom he nursed back to health using the small spark of druidic magic he never knew he possessed. He named the bat Noctua and realized the beast was a better partner than any thief he had ever worked with. Moving away from the gangs, Eli now uses his skills to guide travelers through dangerous territory. He operates on the fringes of the law, taking jobs that others find too morally grey or physically perilous. His scimitar and hand crossbow are tools of a trade he wishes he didn't have to practice, but in the wild borders, they are the only things that keep his small companion safe.