| A Clandestine Exchange | A clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley. |
| Temporarily Detained | Aeril (guard) catches Gyleon (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 | Ellyn (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 Gareth (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing. |
| Family Relations | Adric (smith) and Liriene (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Gareth (shopkeeper's daughter). |
| Thug Life | Nyssa (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs. |
| A Reprimand | Oren (blowhard thug) talks with Hilda (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale. |
| Chain of Command | Giles (guard captain) and Hilda (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal. |
| The Good Life | Giles (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary. |
| Nyssa (bard) | Disagreeable and emotional. Offers exotic beverages or foods. |
| Giles (guard captain) | Tired and naughty. Wears an obvious wig. |
| Aeril (guard) | Pushy and distant. Has a tattoo. |
| Ellyn (shopkeeper) | Spontaneous and glamorous. Uses long words incorrectly. |
| Adric (smith) | Unfriendly and testy. Chews grass. |
| Oren (blowhard thug) | Friendly and dramatic. Picks teeth with knife or fingernails. |
| Gareth (shopkeeper's daughter) | Sincere and complacent. Refers to the "good old days" often. |
| Hilda (travelling merchant) | Paces and unfocused. Smells like soap. |
| Gyleon (young thief) | Grieving and sore. Bites lower lip. |
| Liriene (bloody merchant) | Dreamer and pious. Has a perpetually runny nose. |