The Extortion Ring

A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Temporarily DetainedGyleon (guard) catches Liriene (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 MerchantHilda (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 Aeril (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing.
Family RelationsLocio (smith) and Annell (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Aeril (shopkeeper's daughter).
Thug LifeGiles (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A ReprimandOren (blowhard thug) talks with Adric (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandDania (guard captain) and Adric (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal.
The Good LifeDania (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary.

NPCs:
Giles (bard)Reliable and detached. Trims or cleans nails with long knife.
Dania (guard captain)Intense and insincere. Has a lisp.
Gyleon (guard)Unmotivated and unbiased. Has braided hair.
Hilda (shopkeeper)Cowering and clumsy. Smells like tobacco.
Locio (smith)Congenial and loyal. Walks bow-legged.
Oren (blowhard thug)Shiftless and bright. Smells like cheap cologne.
Aeril (shopkeeper's daughter)Meticulous and vulnerable. Never looks anyone in the eye.
Adric (travelling merchant)Macho and poor. Claps hands often.
Liriene (young thief)Wild and frightened. Talks in rhyme.
Annell (bloody merchant)Needs social approval and content. Asks often about his own appearance.

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