The Extortion Ring

A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Temporarily DetainedGiles (guard) catches Aeril (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. Locio (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame.
Quenched SorrowsLocio (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 RelationsLocio (smith) and Lucien (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Gyleon (shopkeeper's daughter).
Thug LifeEllyn (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A ReprimandAnnell (blowhard thug) talks with Hilda (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandAdric (guard captain) and Hilda (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal.
The Good LifeAdric (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary.

NPCs:
Ellyn (bard)Lascivious and optimistic. Has a scar.
Adric (guard captain)Industrious and sharp-witted. Always rubs a luckstone or fetish.
Giles (guard)Nervous and uptight. Smells like alcohol.
Oren (shopkeeper)Demonic and verbose. Instructs everyone on the latest fashions.
Locio (smith)Quiet and reckless. Blatantly pouts.
Annell (blowhard thug)Immature and insecure. Keeps arms folded.
Gyleon (shopkeeper's daughter)Upbeat and righteous. Bites fingernails or cuticles.
Hilda (travelling merchant)Brazen and nasty. Fidgets.
Aeril (young thief)Dashing and overweight. Rubs eyes often.
Lucien (bloody merchant)Hurt and lovable. Rubs calluses on palms with thumb.

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