The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Gareth (bard)Insulting and affectionate. Has arthritis.
Ellyn (guard captain)Worried and preoccupied. Taps foot constantly.
Locio (guard)Uncouth and dubious. Carries crumbs to feed birds.
Dania (shopkeeper)Sassy and humorous. Smells like cedar wood.
Adric (smith)Mild and good. Smells like sweat.
Gyleon (blowhard thug)Conversational and narrow-minded. Smells like cedar wood.
Lucien (shopkeeper's daughter)Mannerly and crazy. Walks bow-legged.
Aeril (travelling merchant)Studious and matronly. Smells like dogs.
Oren (young thief)Critical and savage. Writes down everything.
Hilda (bloody merchant)Visual and foolish. Rubs chin.

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