A seemingly friendly person is trying to distract the protagonist from something important. In this story, one person is at a disadvantage and might normally be expected to lose. This underdog can only win through greater tenacity and determination, or perhaps with the help of others.
We begin this tale with a phone call from a contact, who has some useful information for the protagonist.
SUBTHREADS
Hide and Seek
Someone is seeking protection from a stalker. In this thread, a person of initially high standing descends to the gutter and moral turpitude, perhaps sympathetically as they are unable to handle stress, and perhaps just giving in to baser vices.
Unknown Danger
Someone powerful is unwittingly involved in something extremely dangerous. In this thread, someone must escape, perhaps with little help from others. There may well be elements of capture and unjust imprisonment. There may also be a pursuit after the escape.
LOCATIONS
Library
This could be a national library, a public lending library, a university library, or even a large private collection. In a less literal sense, it might even refer to an online database.
Transport hub
This refers to any place where passengers and cargo are exchanged between vehicles or transport modes. It could be an airport, a train station, a dock, or even a parking lot.
THE CAST
Claudia Rowden the Thief
Attributes:
Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6 Skills:
Climbing d4,
Gambling d4,
Knowledge (History) d6,
Lockpicking d4,
Notice d12,
Stealth d6 Charisma: -, Pace: 8 (with a d10 running die), Parry: 2, Toughness: 5 Hindrances: Curious Edges: Connections, Fleet-Footed Background: She wants to 'construct' something to do with 'ghosts'.
Debra Rimmer the Thief
Attributes:
Agility d8, Smarts d6, Spirit d4, Strength d6, Vigor d6 Skills:
Boating d4,
Climbing d4,
Driving d4,
Investigation d4,
Knowledge (Spanish) d4,
Lockpicking d6,
Notice d6,
Riding d4,
Shooting d6,
Stealth d6,
Streetwise d4 Charisma: -, Pace: 6, Parry: 2, Toughness: 5 Hindrances: Curious Edges: Alertness, Connections Background: She wants to 'damage' something to do with 'the government'.
Kelly Runge the Thief
Attributes:
Agility d8, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d4 Skills:
Climbing d6,
Knowledge (Underworld) d8,
Lockpicking d4,
Notice d4,
Shooting d10,
Stealth d6,
Streetwise d4 Charisma: -, Pace: 8 (with a d10 running die), Parry: 2, Toughness: 4 Hindrances: Yellow Edges: Fleet-Footed, Rich Background: She wants to 'institute' something to do with 'composure'.
Patrick Deeds the Thief
Attributes:
Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6 Skills:
Climbing d4,
Guts d4-2,
Investigation d4,
Knowledge (Law) d4,
Lockpicking d6,
Notice d8,
Shooting d4,
Stealth d8 Charisma: -, Pace: 8 (with a d10 running die), Parry: 2, Toughness: 5 Hindrances: Yellow Edges: One of the Chosen, Fleet-Footed Background: He wants to 'distress' something to do with 'harmony', and has a secret involving a supernatural affliction.