| A Clandestine Exchange | A clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley. |
| Temporarily Detained | Aeril (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 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. Adric (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame. |
| Quenched Sorrows | Adric (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 Nyssa (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing. |
| Family Relations | Adric (smith) and Gareth (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Nyssa (shopkeeper's daughter). |
| Thug Life | Annell (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs. |
| A Reprimand | Lucien (blowhard thug) talks with Giles (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale. |
| Chain of Command | Ellyn (guard captain) and Giles (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal. |
| The Good Life | Ellyn (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary. |
| Annell (bard) | Lowly and squeamish. Smells like cedar wood. |
| Ellyn (guard captain) | Controlling and serene. Has braided hair. |
| Aeril (guard) | Silent and impolite. Dresses in furs. |
| Locio (shopkeeper) | Deranged and vulgar. Whispers. |
| Adric (smith) | Undesirable and thankful. Keeps hands in pockets. |
| Lucien (blowhard thug) | Vulgar and petulant. Brags a lot. |
| Nyssa (shopkeeper's daughter) | Vivacious and taciturn. Always wears thick leather gloves. |
| Giles (travelling merchant) | Obedient and quiet. Bows before speaking and after. |
| Oren (young thief) | Sour and inquisitive. Always wears thick leather gloves. |
| Gareth (bloody merchant) | Homeless and insolent. Sniffs often. |