The Extortion Ring

A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Temporarily DetainedAnnell (guard) catches Gareth (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 MerchantLocio (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. Giles (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame.
Quenched SorrowsGiles (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 Dania (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing.
Family RelationsGiles (smith) and Liriene (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Dania (shopkeeper's daughter).
Thug LifeEllyn (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A ReprimandAdric (blowhard thug) talks with Hilda (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandAeril (guard captain) and Hilda (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:
Ellyn (bard)Silent and materialistic. Talks in rhyme.
Aeril (guard captain)Youthful and horrible. Twists a ring incessantly.
Annell (guard)Instinctive and hedonistic. Twirls a coin between fingers.
Locio (shopkeeper)Lordly and wicked. Always wears thick leather gloves.
Giles (smith)Energetic and dauntless. Always late.
Adric (blowhard thug)Petty and nasty. Has mismatched eyes.
Dania (shopkeeper's daughter)Optimistic and obsequious. Picks teeth with knife or fingernails.
Hilda (travelling merchant)Serious and afraid. Bites lower lip.
Gareth (young thief)Tardy and indolent. Drums fingers constantly.
Liriene (bloody merchant)Draconian and sore. Smells like alcohol.

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