5e D&D Combat Encounters

Combat Encounters include creature groups, hazards and lone npcs. Maybe a lost lizardfolk, a forest fire or a talkative druid

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1 Giant Elk

At a patch of ivy-covered fungi and a crumbling shed (close by is a neat shrine to a power of life)
They are waiting for someone
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... they have alchemist's supplies
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

1 Priest named Thazar-De Sunmeadow (halfling)

At a rapid stream near a burning bonfire (nearby is a mound of sand)
They are in need of help
In a fight they use ranged attacks and try to keep in cover
Possibly... they have a Quiver of Elhonna
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

A group of the same faith

1 Priest
1 Acolyte

At a few ferns near an intact skeleton of a giant (there is a placard offering a quest)
They are displaying the symbol of a local deity
In a fight they use ranged attacks and try to keep in cover
Difficulty... 750.0 Deadly

1 Harpy

At a thatched house (the area is protected by a fey)
They are tired
In a fight they attack whoever is largest
Possibly... during the fight a stranger arrives and watches
Difficulty... 200 Medium

A group of warriors

4 Guards
1 Scout

At an isolated mill (nearby is a crumbling cottage)
They are hiding from a nearby threat
In a fight they quickly retreat and try attacking again from ambush
Difficulty... 400 Deadly

1 Spy named Robbie Swiftwhistle (female halfling)

At a black rock surrounded by plants (there are a few bushes)
They are tired
In a fight they single out foes with expensive looking gear
Difficulty... 200 Medium

2 Goblins

At a white salt pan (there are obvious tracks of a will-'o-wisp nearby)
They are following a guide
In a fight they quickly retreat and try attacking again from range
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy

1 Ogre

At a brook feeding into a river (the area is in an area affected by a mirage arcana)
They are guarding the local area
In a fight they surrender if things go badly
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

A group of kobolds

5 Kobolds
1 Winged Kobold (Monster Manual p.195)

At a ruined temple of a power of pain (it has a programmed illusion)
They are hiding from something
In a fight they try to capture the foe that stands out most
Possibly... they have a Periapt of Health
Difficulty... 350 Hard

6 Blood Hawks

At a river with a small island (it is protected by a poltergeist)
They are investigating a dead body
In a fight they fight to the bitter end
Possibly... they have a Helm of Comprehend Languages
Difficulty... 300 Hard