| A Clandestine Exchange | A clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley. |
| Temporarily Detained | Annell (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 | Liriene (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. Giles (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame. |
| Quenched Sorrows | Giles (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 Lucien (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing. |
| Family Relations | Giles (smith) and Gareth (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Lucien (shopkeeper's daughter). |
| Thug Life | Dania (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs. |
| A Reprimand | Locio (blowhard thug) talks with Nyssa (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale. |
| Chain of Command | Gyleon (guard captain) and Nyssa (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal. |
| The Good Life | Gyleon (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary. |
| Dania (bard) | Charismatic and xenophobic. Is bucktoothed. |
| Gyleon (guard captain) | Brave and level. Has arthritis. |
| Annell (guard) | Vivacious and submissive. Smells like soap. |
| Liriene (shopkeeper) | Tired and skillful. Has waxed facial hair. |
| Giles (smith) | Sultry and malicious. Polishes a buckle often. |
| Locio (blowhard thug) | Tacky and open. Has a high squeaky voice. |
| Lucien (shopkeeper's daughter) | Noisy and cutthroat. Has acne. |
| Nyssa (travelling merchant) | Pretty and incoherent. Smells like lavender. |
| Oren (young thief) | Spontaneous and dreary. Bows before speaking and after. |
| Gareth (bloody merchant) | Uninhibited and coquettish. Uses long words incorrectly. |