Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his auburn hair down. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ortegar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Coral (80 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his pastel robe. He wears his gray fur up. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He became a Junk Dealer soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal (800 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears white trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. He is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 370 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He very much looks the part of a Jeweler. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Spy, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.