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 MerchantDania (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. Giles (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame.
Quenched SorrowsGiles (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 Oren (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing.
Family RelationsGiles (smith) and Gareth (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Oren (shopkeeper's daughter).
Thug LifeHilda (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A ReprimandGyleon (blowhard thug) talks with Annell (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandEllyn (guard captain) and Annell (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal.
The Good LifeEllyn (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary.

NPCs:
Hilda (bard)Inept and taciturn. Rubs eyes often.
Ellyn (guard captain)Poor and terrible. Writes down everything.
Locio (guard)Patient and interested. Has a tattoo.
Dania (shopkeeper)Fanciful and afraid. Always wears a "lucky" hat..
Giles (smith)Delightful and petulant. Polishes spectacles; never wears them.
Gyleon (blowhard thug)Safe and witty. Facial piercing.
Oren (shopkeeper's daughter)Cocky and upbeat. Wears a scarf around wrists.
Annell (travelling merchant)Hard working and observant. Wears ancient fashions.
Adric (young thief)Strong willed and frugal. Hooks thumbs in belt and bounces.
Gareth (bloody merchant)Unkind and immodest. Always wears a "lucky" hat..

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