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.
The Good LifeThe Guard Captain wears subtle but extremely expensive adornment. Investigation reveals a lower-class upbringing and a moderate town salary.
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.
Quenched SorrowsThe Smith gets drunk, and lets some things slip. It's obvious he needs help, but he's very proud of his capabilities.
A ReprimandThe blowhard thug talks with a travelling merchant. Something the merchant says turns the thug pale.