| A Clandestine Exchange | A clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley. |
| Temporarily Detained | Ellyn (guard) catches Adric (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 | Locio (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. Lucien (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame. |
| Quenched Sorrows | Lucien (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 Giles (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing. |
| Family Relations | Lucien (smith) and Annell (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Giles (shopkeeper's daughter). |
| Thug Life | Nyssa (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs. |
| A Reprimand | Oren (blowhard thug) talks with Hilda (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale. |
| Chain of Command | Dania (guard captain) and Hilda (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal. |
| The Good Life | Dania (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary. |
| Nyssa (bard) | Honor bound and unassuming. Smells like dogs. |
| Dania (guard captain) | Steadfast and reckless. Taps foot constantly. |
| Ellyn (guard) | Disloyal and hormonal. Is tanned very dark. |
| Locio (shopkeeper) | Jealous and motivated. Blinks often. |
| Lucien (smith) | Direct and impartial. Rubs large belly often. |
| Oren (blowhard thug) | Dutiful and hardy. Is sunburned. |
| Giles (shopkeeper's daughter) | Loves challenge and stately. Drums fingers constantly. |
| Hilda (travelling merchant) | Nihilistic and lively. Sneezes often. |
| Adric (young thief) | Reckless and dissatisfied. Squints. |
| Annell (bloody merchant) | Gruff and affectionate. Smells like expensive cologne. |