The Extortion Ring

A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Temporarily DetainedGareth (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 MerchantAeril (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. Dania (smith) is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame.
Quenched SorrowsDania (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 Locio (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing.
Family RelationsDania (smith) and Ellyn (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Locio (shopkeeper's daughter).
Thug LifeAnnell (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A ReprimandLucien (blowhard thug) talks with Hilda (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Chain of CommandAdric (guard captain) and Hilda (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal.
The Good LifeAdric (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary.

NPCs:
Annell (bard)Witty and penitent. Has leaves in hair.
Adric (guard captain)Disagreeable and worldly. Hands coppers to beggar children.
Gareth (guard)Covetous and gloomy. Always rubs a luckstone or fetish.
Aeril (shopkeeper)Strong and abrasive. Tugs on ear.
Dania (smith)Embraces change and protective. Smells like alcohol.
Lucien (blowhard thug)Filthy and sour. Instructs everyone on the latest fashions.
Locio (shopkeeper's daughter)Regretful and smiling. Has a holier-than-thou attitude.
Hilda (travelling merchant)Rowdy and decorous. Has mismatched eyes.
Gyleon (young thief)Excitable and humorous. Picks nose.
Ellyn (bloody merchant)Never hungry and unbiased. Blinks often.

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