D&D Random Encounters for 5E

Encounters might be a meeting with a patrol of guards at an old shrine or a familiar looking for aid. It might be an ambush in the wilderness, a stand-off in the city or a monster in the Underdark.

tools for - dnd5e encounters

level: party size: terrain: sources: type:

combatbandit

A band of bandits

4 Bandits
1 Spy

At a ruined ornate tomb (which is associated with life magic)
They are searching the area for sustenance
In a fight they used ranged attacks and maintain their distance if possible
Possibly... they have a set of thieves' tools
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

combatwarrior

A group of warriors

5 Guards
1 Scout

At a lone tree with a wooden platform surrounded by plants (there is the skeleton of a half-orc)
They are are near their home
In a fight they focus all their attention on foes attempting to hide
Possibly... they have an Arrow of Slaying
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combat

1 Green Dragon Wyrmling

At a cage with a criminal and a patch of brownish vines (there are fresh tracks of something large nearby)
They are a shapechanger
In a fight they attempt to attack from hiding
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combat

1 Half-Ogre (Monster Manual p.238) named Miska

At an area of pretty sedge (several bushes are scattered around)
They are exploring area
In a fight they avoid the foe that stands out most
Difficulty... 200 Medium

combat

4 Axe Beaks

At a dangerous canyon (it is associated with bats)
They are finishing a journey
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... during the fight a solar eclipse occurs
Difficulty... 400 Deadly