The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Gareth (bard)Critical and vengeful. Yawns often.
Giles (guard captain)Glum and pensive. Coughs regularly.
Ellyn (guard)Mentally slow and trustworthy. Wears a scarf around wrists.
Liriene (shopkeeper)Domineering and dubious. Wears clothes too big.
Aeril (smith)Horrible and wicked. Smells like cheap cologne.
Nyssa (blowhard thug)Detached and restless. Twirls a coin between fingers.
Oren (shopkeeper's daughter)Excellent and resourceful. Is tanned very dark.
Lucien (travelling merchant)Jittery and unsure. Always wears thick leather gloves.
Annell (young thief)Creative and inventive. Wears flower in hair.
Gyleon (bloody merchant)Garrulous and jackass. Wears an obvious wig.

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