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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At a field of grey dunes (near a whitewashed tower)
They are watching a nearby threat
In a fight they attack whoever is largest
Possibly... they have alchemist's supplies
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy

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2 Half-Ogres (Monster Manual p.238)

At a patch of quicksand (nearby is an overgrown tunnel entrance)
They are very happy
In a fight they try to capture any obvious spellcaster
Possibly... they have a pouch with 20 lb. of saffron
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly

At a mansion (nearby is a dusty cottage)
They are close to death
In a fight they single out foes attempting to hide
Possibly... they have a Weapon +1 - maul
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

At a shore of a wide lake (there is an inscription here in Infernal)
They are drinking from a water source
In a fight they attempt hit and run tactics
Possibly... they have a Medallion of Thoughts
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

At a meadow of mushrooms (there is a hidden cache with 1d3 vials of acid)
They are tired
In a fight they fight to the bitter end
Possibly... they have a Poisoner's kit
Difficulty... 437.5 Deadly

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A group of kobolds

3 Kobolds
1 Winged Kobold (Monster Manual p.195)
1 Vulture
1 Swarm of Bats

At a steep slope (there are a few rocks)
They are guarding the local area
In a fight they use ranged attacks and try to keep in cover
Difficulty... 370 Hard

At a group of ferns surrounded by bare rock (close to an area of moss)
They are investigating a dead body
In a fight they attack whoever looks most dangerous
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly

At a few discoloured shrubs (a few riding crops are scattered around)
They are deeply unhappy
In a fight they work together to focus on the foes with least armor
Difficulty... 437.5 Deadly

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A group of fey

1 Faerie Dragon (red/orange/yellow) (Monster Manual p.133)
1 Satyr
1 Giant Owl

At a waterfall (it is protected by a druid)
They are watching a nearby threat
In a fight they avoid the foes with least armor
Possibly... they have 1d3 flasks of alchemist's fire
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

At a decorated bridge over a barren ravine (it is in an area affected by a mirage arcana)
They are guarding the local area
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Possibly... during the fight someone disturbs a lizard
Difficulty... 100 Easy