The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Oren (bard)Reliable and high. Mole.
Giles (guard captain)Light-hearted and distraught. Rubs hands together.
Annell (guard)Terrible and downtrodden. Always wears thick leather gloves.
Hilda (shopkeeper)Cranky and goal orientated. Has a holier-than-thou attitude.
Gareth (smith)Conceited and gloomy. Never looks anyone in the eye.
Adric (blowhard thug)Intolerant and empathetic. Talks in rhyme.
Locio (shopkeeper's daughter)Hurt and gruff. Instructs everyone on the latest fashions.
Gyleon (travelling merchant)Unruly and dangerous. Has freckles.
Liriene (young thief)Inefficient and silly. Quotes a religious text frequently.
Ellyn (bloody merchant)Uncaring and inventive. Wandering eye.

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