The Extortion Ring

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

NPCs:
Giles (bard)Sentimental and persistent. Wears flower in hair.
Lucien (guard captain)Fuddy duddy and relaxed. Wears clothes too big.
Annell (guard)Tentative and fun loving. Blatantly pouts.
Hilda (shopkeeper)Lethargic and serious. Keeps hands in pockets.
Gyleon (smith)Imperial and messy. Scratches.
Ellyn (blowhard thug)Overbearing and depressed. Is always eating or drinking.
Aeril (shopkeeper's daughter)Particular and gloomy. Stutters.
Dania (travelling merchant)Supportive and joyous. Is very superstitious.
Adric (young thief)Precise and needs social approval. Writes down everything.
Locio (bloody merchant)Impulsive and loudmouth. Writes down everything.

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