| A Clandestine Exchange | A clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley. |
| Temporarily Detained | Ellyn (guard) catches Locio (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 Merchant | Lucien (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 Forge | One 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 Sorrows | Giles (smith) gets drunk, and lets some things slip. It's obvious he needs help, but he's very proud of his capabilities. |
| The Missing Girl | Rumors circulate that Gyleon (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing. |
| Family Relations | Giles (smith) and Adric (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Gyleon (shopkeeper's daughter). |
| Thug Life | Gareth (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs. |
| A Reprimand | Annell (blowhard thug) talks with Liriene (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale. |
| Chain of Command | Hilda (guard captain) and Liriene (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal. |
| The Good Life | Hilda (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary. |
| Gareth (bard) | Dubious and obnoxious. Dresses in silks and lace. |
| Hilda (guard captain) | Crabby and gaudy. Always seems intoxicated. |
| Ellyn (guard) | Wicked and contrite. Loves puns. |
| Lucien (shopkeeper) | Faded and indolent. Smells like horses. |
| Giles (smith) | Tired and frugal. Keeps hand on weapon. |
| Annell (blowhard thug) | Narcissistic and faded. Has a high squeaky voice. |
| Gyleon (shopkeeper's daughter) | Sweet and fatalistic. Facial piercing. |
| Liriene (travelling merchant) | Suave and jittery. Uses a parasol. |
| Locio (young thief) | Humble and jittery. Always wears thick leather gloves. |
| Adric (bloody merchant) | Perserverant and affectionate. Has gaps between teeth. |