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 Tigers

At a line of pine trees (the area is in the area of a forbiddance spell)
They are investigating a dead body
In a fight they run and hide if things go badly
Possibly... they have an Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly

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5 Giant Badgers

At a cottage by a group of ferns (nearby is an old campsite)
They are trapped in something
In a fight they run away as fast as they can if things go badly
Difficulty... 500 Deadly

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1 Yeti

At a cage with a local by a few twisted saplings (there is bright sunshine)
They are are looking for a mate
In a fight they focus on foes attempting to hide
Possibly... they have a pair of Eyes of the Eagle
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

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A group of kobolds

7 Kobolds
4 Vultures
1 Giant Rat

At a pile of leaves by a fenced hut (a few pieces of wood are scattered around)
They are consuming food
In a fight they run away if things start going badly
Possibly... they have a Gem of Brightness
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly

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A group of bullywugs

4 Bullywugs (Monster Manual p.35)
1 Giant Frog

At a muddy trench by a flashing tunnel entrance (near a large reed-filled pool fed by a spring)
They are guarding the local area
In a fight they focus on any obvious spellcaster
Difficulty... 500 Deadly