The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Giles (bard)Surly and eccentric. Blinks often.
Liriene (guard captain)Selective and unusual. Ogles the opposite sex openly.
Annell (guard)Domineering and consistent. Uses foul language.
Aeril (shopkeeper)Careful and dogmatic. Blatantly pouts.
Gareth (smith)Deceitful and lacking. Is always eating or drinking.
Hilda (blowhard thug)Promiscuous and sassy. Smells like horses.
Oren (shopkeeper's daughter)Unresponsive and nihilistic. Closely examines everything.
Nyssa (travelling merchant)Tireless and frustrated. Uses foul language.
Lucien (young thief)Odd and disloyal. Talks loudly.
Locio (bloody merchant)Testy and practical. Drums fingers constantly.

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