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.

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2 Black Bears

At a beautiful valley. There is a small pool with a sacred spring (near a crossing of ancient stepping stones over a sluggish river)
They are stalking something
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... they have a pair of Eyes of Minute Seeing
Difficulty... 300.0 Hard

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1 Thri-kreen (Monster Manual p.288) named Icedreamer

At a meadow of edible heath (the area is protected by a swarm of insects)
They are talking to a pet about wrestling
In a fight they avoid the largest foe
Possibly... during the fight a horse runs in with an unconscious rider
Difficulty... 200 Medium

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2 Harpies

At a hamlet (a storm is approaching)
They are resting
In a fight they run and hide if things go badly
Possibly... during the fight a section of floor or ground gives way
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly

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2 Scouts

At a haunted bridge across a river and a dirty mushroom ring (nearby is a pile of ash)
They are making music
In a fight they single out the most visible foes
Difficulty... 300.0 Hard

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1 Polar Bear

At a part-buried cave entrance (close by is a glittering tunnel entrance)
They are injured in some way (reduced speed)
In a fight they fight to the bitter end
Possibly... during the fight a very loud noise occurs nearby
Difficulty... 450 Deadly