"And who is your master?"
"His name is of no importance as of now. You may learn it come time"
Greet Olon.
"Greetings to you too good Halfling. Bouchart if I recall?" He bows to you as well.
((assuming the others come))
"Now, here's the job for you. My master has had something stolen from him by a member of the Shadow Thieves. While the member has not been seen for some time after the theft, he has found him hold up at an abandoned fortress built into the hills south from here at the base of the starspire mountains. It is a thirteen day trek, and following the road will have you pass three cities. My master has vouched to give you each twenty five days of trail rations for the trip along with some extra.
Now the object you are looking for is a solid gold ring with markings in elvish on it. It has two names inscribed on it. It was a wedding ring which became a family heirloom to my master, and it is very dear to him. Now the pay, the one thing most of you been waiting for. You are welcome to take anything else you find within the fortress, since it is abandoned for quite some time; some even say forgotten. There is a 100 gold paid up front for the inns on the towns along the way as well as some extra spending money for any other supplies you might need. I recommend you bring some torches, climbers kits and extra rope. After all, the place has been forgotten for who knows how long?
There is a horse and cart that will be under my name at the stables at the western gate that I told the stableman you can use to haul anything heavy you may need from the way back. If either of them are damaged, there is a fine of 40 gold from each of you for the horse and 100 gold from each of you for the wagon... Please be careful of them if you take them. If you are thinking there is nothing to be gained from the fortress, think again. I have read tales that the place was once filled with wealth, only to have been plagued by a disaster. Since no roads led to it, it remained forgotten. Some men speak that there are piles of gold like a dragon's hoard while others say that the masterwork equipment they house was the true treasure.
I believe all of you will accept this job, so are there any questions before I take my leave?"