6 Random Beats from All Plots

A ReprimandThe blowhard thug talks with a travelling merchant. Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.
Thug LifeA bard is warned about paying his fair share of "insurance" by a blowhard band of thugs.
A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
The Bloody MerchantA shopkeeper is found badly beaten behind his shop. He blames himself for taking out the trash so late and will not press charges.
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.