Tanis Half-Elven
Tanis was born to an unknown human father and an elven woman who died in childbirth. He was raised by the Speaker of Suns in Qualinost. After a conflict with his adopted family, he left Qualinesti to try to learn about his human heritage. Thanks to his diplomatic skills, he became a business partner with Flint Fireforge. Gradually a group of Adventurers formed around him.

Tanis works through an inner struggle. Neither human nor elven, he feels out of place in either world. He is a natural leader, though he regrets the burden of leadership. Tanis is always friendly and trusting; none but his closest companions know of his internal turmoil.

 Much like his life his heart was torn the same way. Loving the dark-hearted Kitiara and the elven beauty Laurana. During the War of the Lance he fought, as leader, with the companions to rid the world of darkness. In the Chaos War he died defending the High Clerist's Tower from the Knights of Takhisis.