D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Road

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.
A highway connecting two prominent cities, an ancient trail through sylvan woods or a road built by dwarves and now used by local tribes. Meet desperate brigands, friendly pilgrims, hungry mercenaries and locals herding goats

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combatbandit

7 Bandits

At a tower (which is influenced by the upper planes)
They are curious to see where the path goes
In a fight they used ranged attacks on the largest foe
Possibly... they have an Amulet of Proof vs Detection and Location
Difficulty... 437.5 Deadly

combat

1 Druid

At a rugged ravine and a fenced low wall (by a hamlet)
They are investigating a body killed by a vehicle
In a fight they focus on the most dangerous warrior
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatranger

2 Scouts

At a line of exposed pine saplings (which has a programmed illusion)
They are sheltering from bad weather
In a fight they surrender if things go badly
Possibly... they have a Saddle of the Cavalier
Difficulty... 300.0 Hard

combatvermin

3 Swarms of Insects

At a squat bridge across a reed-filled river and a small fortified watchtower (there is a cart)
They are starting a journey
In a fight they attack whoever is causing them the most pain
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

combatwarrior

2 Thugs

At a line of stepping stones over a stream (nearby is a pile of rotting waste)
They are are looking for more of their kind
In a fight they work together to focus on foes attempting to hide
Possibly... they have an exotic saddle
Difficulty... 300.0 Hard