Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a white tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair is red and very short. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ortegar grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 16000 gp. White pearl (80 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fancy grey suit. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his right hand. His golden hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Miner. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Sard (70 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jet (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears baggy black pantaloons and a brown scarf. His brass crest is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Kiirith lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He sports a flattop hair cut. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He found a children's book about a Tiefling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a green shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and blue pants. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length rusty crest. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His childhood dream was to be a Priest, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rose (70 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and to settle down with her crush

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Jade (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. With wild black hair. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She became a Spy soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rose (50 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.