The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Locio (bard)Satisfied and strict. Loves puns.
Nyssa (guard captain)Light-hearted and risk-taking. Polishes spectacles; never wears them.
Gyleon (guard)Squeamish and intuitive. Wandering eye.
Hilda (shopkeeper)Sly and hedonistic. Has pockmarked skin.
Gareth (smith)Dreamy and inquisitive. Wears rings in hair.
Adric (blowhard thug)Upset and particular. Has a lazy eye.
Liriene (shopkeeper's daughter)Daring and perfect. Twirls hair with finger.
Lucien (travelling merchant)Clumsy and sleazy. Has pockmarked skin.
Oren (young thief)Salient and high. Instructs everyone on the latest fashions.
Aeril (bloody merchant)Afraid and cocky. Wears an obvious wig.

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