The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Aeril (bard)Hesitant and debonair. Is tanned very dark.
Nyssa (guard captain)Ornery and distraught. Is always eating or drinking.
Lucien (guard)Relaxed and harried. Sucks on teeth.
Gyleon (shopkeeper)Frantic and glamorous. Has a gold tooth.
Adric (smith)Cranky and timid. Rubs large belly often.
Ellyn (blowhard thug)Compliant and wary. Never looks anyone in the eye.
Gareth (shopkeeper's daughter)Soft-hearted and detailed. Bites fingernails.
Annell (travelling merchant)Vague and foul. Is sunburned.
Giles (young thief)Careful and coquettish. Has wart on hand and always keeps it covered.
Hilda (bloody merchant)Meek and rawboned. Wandering eye.

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