The Extortion Ring

A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Temporarily DetainedLiriene (guard) catches Hilda (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 MerchantGyleon (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. Nyssa (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame.
Quenched SorrowsNyssa (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 RelationsNyssa (smith) and Oren (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Adric (shopkeeper's daughter).
Thug LifeAeril (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A ReprimandEllyn (blowhard thug) talks with Giles (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandLucien (guard captain) and Giles (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:
Aeril (bard)Positive and random. Dresses in formal attire.
Lucien (guard captain)Doubtful and quixotic. Picks at scabs or loose skin.
Liriene (guard)Unconcerned and fearless. Is fascinated by fire.
Gyleon (shopkeeper)Sorry and ill. Is fascinated by fire.
Nyssa (smith)Dauntless and sly. Wears a scarf around wrists.
Ellyn (blowhard thug)A night owl and obnoxious. Always rubs a luckstone or fetish.
Adric (shopkeeper's daughter)Observant and wretched. Avoids crowds.
Giles (travelling merchant)Undisciplined and helpless. Trims or cleans nails with long knife.
Hilda (young thief)Stupid and disillusioned. Rubs large belly often.
Oren (bloody merchant)Honorable and wholesome. Spits when talking.

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