The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Locio (bard)Plain and tacky. Blatantly pouts.
Dania (guard captain)Rude and happy. Has gaps between teeth.
Gyleon (guard)Whimsical and joyous. Has a tattoo.
Ellyn (shopkeeper)Considerate and boastful. Has an eye tic.
Gareth (smith)Frigid and dauntless. Has a holier-than-thou attitude.
Liriene (blowhard thug)Fun loving and equable. Belches loudly and often.
Lucien (shopkeeper's daughter)Wild and dignified. Wears clothes too big.
Nyssa (travelling merchant)Sentimental and sweet. Trims or cleans nails with long knife.
Hilda (young thief)Glorious and picky. Regularly blows stray hair out of eyes.
Annell (bloody merchant)Rowdy and pessimistic. Smells like soap.

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