Xylar, a drow elf born in the shadowy underbelly of Eberron, bears the least shadow dragonmark, a rare and subtle sign of his lineage's power. His pale red eyes, like embers barely clinging to life, scan the world with a mixture of curiosity and disdain. His hair, a stark white, is cut in a short crew cut style that speaks to his military upbringing, though he was abandoned by his kin, left to fend for himself in the unforgiving streets of Sharn, the City of Towers.

From a young age, Xylar learned the harsh lessons of survival, his dragonmark granting him a slight edge in the shadows but also marking him as an outcast among those who feared or coveted its power. His desire to reclaim his rightful place among the drow, to prove his worth to those who cast him aside, burns within him like a slow, simmering fire. Yet, the path to acceptance is blocked by the rigid hierarchies of drow society and the deep-seated prejudices against those with dragonmarks.

Undeterred, Xylar uses his cunning and the abilities granted by his dragonmark to navigate the criminal underworld of Sharn. He becomes a master of stealth and subterfuge, taking on dangerous missions that others dare not attempt. His success in these endeavors not only provides him with the resources and reputation he needs but also slowly shifts the perception of his dragonmark from a curse to a valuable asset.

His journey is fraught with internal and external conflicts. Internally, Xylar grapples with the fear of becoming the very monster his kin believed him to be. Externally, he faces constant threats from rival factions and the ever-looming danger of being hunted by those who would exploit his dragonmark. Yet, it is through these trials that Xylar finds a semblance of the family he lost, forming bonds with a motley crew of misfits and outcasts who see him not for his mark, but for his actions.

As Xylar's influence grows, so does the possibility of returning to his people, not as a beggar but as a leader. However, the end of his journey remains uncertain, as the world of Eberron is ever-changing, and the shadows hold many secrets yet to be revealed.