The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Annell (bard)Dangerous and compassionate. Facial piercing.
Gyleon (guard captain)Egocentric and modern. Is blind.
Gareth (guard)Plain and overbearing. Smells like tobacco.
Oren (shopkeeper)Weary and harried. Bites lower lip.
Hilda (smith)Nut and retiring. Is very pale.
Nyssa (blowhard thug)Rude and nurturing. Always rubs a luckstone or fetish.
Dania (shopkeeper's daughter)Fine and distraught. Keeps hand on weapon.
Giles (travelling merchant)Ill-bred and patient. Hands coppers to beggar children.
Liriene (young thief)Devoted and perfectionist. Has freckles.
Aeril (bloody merchant)Furious and vulgar. Smells like lavender.

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