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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combatfamiliar

2 Pseudodragons

At an area of rock-strewn ground (it is protected by a swarm)
They are overcome by emotion
In a fight they attempt to attack from hiding
Possibly... they have a Periapt of Health
Difficulty... 150.0 Easy

combat

1 Grick

At a slope of white mushrooms and a reddish stream (nearby is an area of rock-strewn ground)
They are bearing symbols of a power of wisdom
In a fight they run away as fast as they can if things go badly
Possibly... during the fight someone drops their weapon
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatbandit

5 Bandits

At a stone mosaic surrounded by sand (there is a reinforced wagon)
They are being stalked by something
In a fight they all attack the same foe
Difficulty... 250 Medium

combatdinosaur

1 Plesiosaurus

At an exotic garden surrounded by bracken (there is the strong scent of incense)
They are fleeing a nearby threat
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... they have 1d4 flasks of alchemist's fire
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

combatdinosaur

1 Plesiosaurus

At a barren hill (the area is protected by a poltergeist)
They are tired
In a fight they run away as fast as they can if things go badly
Difficulty... 450 Deadly