| A Clandestine Exchange | A clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley. |
| Temporarily Detained | Gareth (guard) catches Aeril (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 Merchant | Lucien (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 Forge | One of the smaller forges in town catches fire. Ellyn (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame. |
| Quenched Sorrows | Ellyn (smith) gets drunk, and lets some things slip. It's obvious he needs help, but he's very proud of his capabilities. |
| The Missing Girl | Rumors circulate that Hilda (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing. |
| Family Relations | Ellyn (smith) and Annell (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Hilda (shopkeeper's daughter). |
| Thug Life | Adric (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs. |
| A Reprimand | Dania (blowhard thug) talks with Giles (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale. |
| Chain of Command | Gyleon (guard captain) and Giles (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal. |
| The Good Life | Gyleon (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary. |
| Adric (bard) | Mysterious and tactless. Sneezes often. |
| Gyleon (guard captain) | Immature and excitable. Dresses in furs. |
| Gareth (guard) | Refined and sympathetic. Wears a monocle. |
| Lucien (shopkeeper) | Insecure and incompetent. Rubs chin. |
| Ellyn (smith) | Humorous and opportunistic. Asks often about his own appearance. |
| Dania (blowhard thug) | Fearless and spiteful. Has arthritis. |
| Hilda (shopkeeper's daughter) | Negative and diligent. Polishes a buckle often. |
| Giles (travelling merchant) | Selfless and dynamic. Uses a parasol. |
| Aeril (young thief) | Mischievous and practical. Picks ears. |
| Annell (bloody merchant) | Rugged and obscene. Has an eye tic. |