D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Urban

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.
Encounters in an urban environment conjure scenes of derelict buildings, grand temples and overflowing sewers. They could occur in a narrow cobbled street, gloomy graveyard or a busy public park.

tools for - dnd5e encounters urban

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1 Swarm of Insects

At a temple to a power of protection (there is a stone bench)
They are investigating waste
In a fight they attack at random
Possibly... they have a Driftglobe
Difficulty... 100 Easy

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1 Spy named Upizeil (human)

At a grove of trees (the area is associated with dark magic)
They are watching a building
In a fight they attempt to attack from hiding
Difficulty... 200 Medium

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3 Thugs

At a metal post with several tied up mounts and a shrine to a power of nature (there is smoke from a fire)
They are investigating waste
In a fight they try to capture any obvious spellcaster
Possibly... they have a Potion of Vitality
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

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5 Bandits

At a strange low wall near a fountain (there are shouts of a crowd nearby)
They are performing a craft
In a fight they focus on the most dangerous warrior
Possibly... they have a disguise kit
Difficulty... 250 Medium

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A gang of crooks

1 Thug
1 Bandit

At a wooden walkway leading up a street. There is a mound of bricks and debris with a tall hedge (it is sunny)
They are watching a building
In a fight they work together to focus on anyone with religious icons
Possibly... they have a Decanter of Endless Water
Difficulty... 187.5 Easy