The Extortion Ring

A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Temporarily DetainedLiriene (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 MerchantAdric (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 Hilda (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing.
Family RelationsGyleon (smith) and Nyssa (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Hilda (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 Aeril (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandLucien (guard captain) and Aeril (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)Vigorous and nihilistic. Smells like horses.
Lucien (guard captain)Smooth and melodramatic. Twirls hair with finger.
Liriene (guard)Dignified and disparaging. Taps foot constantly.
Adric (shopkeeper)Imaginative and lowly. Uses long words incorrectly.
Gyleon (smith)Loyal and stubborn. Twirls hair with finger.
Ellyn (blowhard thug)Brilliant and rugged. Sneezes often.
Hilda (shopkeeper's daughter)Defiant and wholesome. Giggles inappropriately.
Aeril (travelling merchant)Gabby and insecure. Has a high squeaky voice.
Oren (young thief)Sympathetic and volatile. Uses long words incorrectly.
Nyssa (bloody merchant)Involved and sulky. Wears flower in hair.

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