| A Clandestine Exchange | A clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley. |
| Temporarily Detained | Hilda (guard) catches Annell (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 | Gareth (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 Aeril (shopkeeper's daughter) has gone missing. |
| Family Relations | Adric (smith) and Oren (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Aeril (shopkeeper's daughter). |
| Thug Life | Nyssa (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs. |
| A Reprimand | Gyleon (blowhard thug) talks with Locio (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale. |
| Chain of Command | Dania (guard captain) and Locio (travelling merchant) have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal. |
| The Good Life | Dania (guard captain) wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary. |
| Nyssa (bard) | Verbose and deferential. Is fascinated by fire. |
| Dania (guard captain) | Verbose and no self confidence. Has a perpetually runny nose. |
| Hilda (guard) | Content and receptive. Has a lisp. |
| Gareth (shopkeeper) | Inconsiderate and pert. Hands coppers to beggar children. |
| Adric (smith) | Sanctimonious and forgetful. Rubs chin. |
| Gyleon (blowhard thug) | Flagging and impotent. Smells like lavender. |
| Aeril (shopkeeper's daughter) | Guarded and detailed. Wears a scarf around wrists. |
| Locio (travelling merchant) | Enchanting and sharp-witted. Wears a scarf around wrists. |
| Annell (young thief) | Insecure and seductive. Offers exotic beverages or foods. |
| Oren (bloody merchant) | Sharp and combative. Keeps arms folded. |