The Extortion Ring

The Bloody MerchantLucien (shopkeeper) is found badly beaten behind his shop. He blames himself for taking out the trash so late and will not press charges.
A ReprimandGareth (blowhard thug) talks with Hilda (travelling merchant). Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Thug LifeAnnell (bard) is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
Family RelationsGyleon (smith) and Liriene (bloody merchant) are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find Dania (shopkeeper's daughter).
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.
A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.

NPCs:
Annell (bard)Capricious and senile. Always rubs a luckstone or fetish.
Lucien (shopkeeper)No purpose and strong willed. Ogles the opposite sex openly.
Gyleon (smith)Sulky and ill. Rubs palms on thighs.
Gareth (blowhard thug)Nimble and reserved. Wears an obvious wig.
Hilda (travelling merchant)Meek and lordly. Has a tattoo.
Liriene (bloody merchant)Splendid and irritating. Keeps arms folded.
Dania (shopkeeper's daughter)Ostentatious and loving. Has a scar.

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