Melvin the Abjurer ("the Merciful")
Elf
Lawful Neutral
Homeland: Lalec
age 115
Str 10 dex 16 con 10 int 18 wis 7 cha 13

ac13
languages elven, serenese

Mother Norma (noble hostess, ambassador) -- currently on confidential foreign assignment
Father Jerod (Diviner, court advisor) --  currently in position in Lalec
Brother Jensk (power-hungry, cruel, narcissistic, violent) -- sibling rivalry, source of pacifist code
    -- naval arsonist commander
Brother Ossmus (crippled as a result of a youthful confidence match between Melvin & Jensk gone awry--blind)

The true story: Jensk, young and vicious, was taunting the family cat (Hurby) with bolts of fire, drunk with his own increasing magical powers. Melvin thought it was a truly amusing game and taunted his older brother in turn by countering each bolt as he hurled it. Furious, Jensk hurled a bolt at Melvin instead of the cat. Instinctually, Melvin ducked instead of countering the bolt as he had been doing. It shattered a a row of glassware on the mantle, raining shards onto the youngest brother, Ossmus, permanently blinding the young boy. Jerod had stored magical brews and potions in the area, and try as the family might, no magical cure has yet been discovered for the unfortunate brother.From that point on, Melvin has chosen never to use magic for offensive purposes and seeks to right the wrongs of his past by providing means of defense to the defenseless. 

Profession: Merchant
Craft: Confectionary

Code of conduct:
Will not resort to lethal means
Will not leave prisoners to die
Will advocate for the lives of enemies once subdued
Will not inflict permanent, lasting injury

Familiar: Thrush +3 diplomacy, alertness, speaks elven & serenese

Feats
Create minor wondrous item
Improved Unarmed Strike

Traits
Rich Parents (family loan)
Arcane Focus (Arcane Knockout) (supernatural)
    -- Ranged attack (+dex attack, 1D4+int damage)non-lethal, 2 + Int + 1/2 wiz lvls/day
    -- range 25 + 5 x 1/2 wizard level (close)


Modus Apperandi:
Provide affordable magical services to the public while returning a moderate profit
Amass an impressive inventory

Longshot Pipedream:
Magically reorganize the realms to settle disputes through nonlethal contest. Conflict resolution out to follow a competitive but constructive purpose.
Find a way to cure Ossmus' blindness.

Quirks/Hobbies:
Contests of nonlethal prowess. Such contests must have clearly defined, nonviolent rules to interest Melvin.
Strong desire to outdo brother's accomplishments, though through different means.

Current Ambition:
Make contacts at the festival of peace for the enduring future. Make some coin to restock supplies once contacts have been made.