I definitely agree that side quests should be rewarded, that's what they're for after all, but it's a bit unfair to say everyone else appeared "without any explanation". It was kind of implied that's where the group should be headed so the rp proper can start, so everyone found an excuse to get there to do just that. I could've just as well had Ayame run around in circles in the city for 10 posts. 

Hmm, so it looks like Ayame asked to join the familia. OK, I will find a way to justify that in my next post. Maybe she was afraid the thugs would keep going after her so she signed up hoping it would protect her, without realizing she was basically signing up to go on an adventure and get her hands dirty. That wasn't supposed to be part of getting rich!!

Either way it looks like we should wait for Torran for now. I'll try to get a post in on the next round it's needed.