6 Random Beats from All Plots

Family RelationsThe Smith and the bloody merchant are spotted together. They are brothers and are trying to find the shopkeeper's daughter.
An Offal TrailA trail of offal leads to a underground lab that is defended by ghoulish cult guards.
Quenched SorrowsThe Smith gets drunk, and lets some things slip. It's obvious he needs help, but he's very proud of his capabilities.
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.
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.
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.