6 Random Beats from All Plots

Chain of CommandA guard captain and the travelling merchant have a pleasant lunch. Their talk seems to be all business, and somewhat less than legal.
Quenched SorrowsThe Smith gets drunk, and lets some things slip. It's obvious he needs help, but he's very proud of his capabilities.
Unwanted VisitorsApparitions rising from the sewers cause witnesses to lose their wits.
Thug LifeA bard is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
An Offal TrailA trail of offal leads to a underground lab that is defended by ghoulish cult guards.
The Good LifeThe Guard Captain wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary.