6 Random Beats from All Plots

The Burning ForgeOne of the smaller forges in town catches fire. The smith is livid, and takes his frustrations out on an apprentice. Nobody seems convinced that the apprentice is to blame.
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.
Temporarily DetainedA guard catches a 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.
A ReprimandThe blowhard thug talks with a travelling merchant. Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Unwanted VisitorsApparitions rising from the sewers cause witnesses to lose their wits.
A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.