The Extortion Ring

A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Temporarily DetainedHilda (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. Gyleon (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame.
Quenched SorrowsGyleon (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 Adric (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing.
Family RelationsGyleon (smith) and Giles (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Adric (shopkeeper's daughter).
Thug LifeLiriene (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A ReprimandOren (blowhard thug) talks with Dania (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandLocio (guard captain) and Dania (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal.
The Good LifeLocio (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary.

NPCs:
Liriene (bard)Candid and nurturing. Is very pale.
Locio (guard captain)Cultured and excitable. Rubs an old knee injury.
Hilda (guard)Irresolute and silly. Quotes a religious text frequently.
Aeril (shopkeeper)Cranky and hurt. Talks loudly.
Gyleon (smith)Feisty and engaging. Has a lisp.
Oren (blowhard thug)Disciplined and moody. Wandering eye.
Adric (shopkeeper's daughter)Shifty and selfish. Has a rash.
Dania (travelling merchant)Unappreciative and uncaring. Talks loudly.
Lucien (young thief)Stubborn and decorous. Rubs large belly often.
Giles (bloody merchant)Compassionate and giddy. Mixes languages.

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