The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Gyleon (bard)Optimistic and focused. Is very pale.
Locio (guard captain)Innocent and thoughtless. Twirls a coin between fingers.
Nyssa (guard)Irresponsible and impotent. Rubs palms on thighs.
Giles (shopkeeper)Cowardly and proud. Always seems intoxicated.
Aeril (smith)Honest and scattered. Blinks often.
Gareth (blowhard thug)Vulgar and volatile. Always rubs a luckstone or fetish.
Adric (shopkeeper's daughter)Focused and content. Has a high squeaky voice.
Liriene (travelling merchant)Loud and generous. Wears ancient fashions.
Hilda (young thief)Macho and hot headed. Carries crumbs to feed birds.
Ellyn (bloody merchant)Unfeeling and jealous. Bites fingernails or cuticles.

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