The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Oren (bard)Rigid and sagely. Smells like roses.
Aeril (guard captain)Uncooperative and sloppy. Instructs everyone on the latest fashions.
Gareth (guard)Silly and deceiving. Talks in rhyme.
Ellyn (shopkeeper)Valiant and brilliant. Mixes gibberish with words.
Dania (smith)Distraught and courteous. Keeps arms folded.
Giles (blowhard thug)Righteous and empathetic. Has an eye tic.
Annell (shopkeeper's daughter)Indiscriminate and hostile. Dresses in silks and lace.
Liriene (travelling merchant)Sweet and consistent. Smells like soap.
Lucien (young thief)Lazy and ostentatious. Has waxed facial hair.
Gyleon (bloody merchant)Encouraging and opportunistic. Refers to the "good old days" often.

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