6 Random Beats from All Plots

Vanished ThievesThe Thieves Guild is fortifying their turf because they've lost crew. Nobody lost had pulled any large jobs and all went missing near the darkest parts of olde town.
A Clandestine ExchangeA clandestine exchange occurs in a dark alley.
Unwanted VisitorsApparitions rising from the sewers cause witnesses to lose their wits.
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.
An Offal TrailA trail of offal leads to a underground lab that is defended by ghoulish cult guards.