The Extortion Ring

A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Temporarily DetainedLocio (guard) catches Adric (young thief) in the marketplace. They go into an alley where the guard takes something from the thief and lets him escape. They seem familiar with each other.
The Bloody MerchantOren (shopkeeper) is found badly beaten behind his shop. He blames himself for taking out the trash so late and will not press charges.
The Burning ForgeOne of the smaller forges in town catches fire. Dania (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame.
Quenched SorrowsDania (smith) gets drunk, and lets some things slip. It's obvious he needs help, but he's very proud of his capabilities.
The Missing GirlRumors circulate that Gyleon (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing.
Family RelationsDania (smith) and Gareth (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Gyleon (shopkeeper's daughter).
Thug LifeAeril (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A ReprimandEllyn (blowhard thug) talks with Hilda (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandAnnell (guard captain) and Hilda (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal.
The Good LifeAnnell (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary.

NPCs:
Aeril (bard)Credible and dumb. Smells like horses.
Annell (guard captain)Lacking and virtuous. Keeps hand on weapon.
Locio (guard)Vindictive and meticulous. Keeps arms folded.
Oren (shopkeeper)High and helpful. Quotes a religious text frequently.
Dania (smith)Passive and draconian. Regularly blows stray hair out of eyes.
Ellyn (blowhard thug)Gullible and immature. Scratches.
Gyleon (shopkeeper's daughter)Savage and punctual. Has waxed facial hair.
Hilda (travelling merchant)Unfeeling and independent. Tugs on ear.
Adric (young thief)Lacking and sorry. Taps foot constantly.
Gareth (bloody merchant)Terrible and beligerent. Wears a monocle.

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