D&D 5E Noncombat Encounter

Noncombat Encounters include creature groups, hazards and lone npcs. Maybe a lost lizardfolk, a forest fire or a talkative druid

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Teysa is a bitter halfling tribal warrior with a scaled pseudodragon companion. She has an affinity for snakes and is collecting horses from many lands
At a rocky outcrop (there are recent tracks of nearby)
They are exploring area

They are in love and trying to find some solitude
At a few decaying saplings surrounded by short grass (near a ferry over a river)
They are are guarding the route

Nanshe is an argumentative hobgoblin gladiator with greasy hair. They love a good fight and are currently speaking loudly to an underling
At a covered cave entrance surrounded by grass (there is a flag on a pole)
They are foraging for herbs

Quitella Hornraven is a gnarly dragonborn cultist with an impressive hat. They adore conversations on history and are currently conversing with a friend
At a fence at the top of a cliff (a few large stones are scattered around)
They are being chased by something
Possibly... they have 1d4 Potions of Climbing

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1 Githzerai Monk (Monster Manual p.161)

Miska is a glum githzerai monk with a rigid posture. They are captivated by a romantic interest and are currently worshipping a diety of nature
At a grave (nearby is a sluggish stream)
They are hiding from a nearby threat

They have a saddle but their is no sign of a rider
At a clear spring surrounded by heath (by a steep ravine)
They are watching a nearby threat

Smallbearer is a fierce goblin with a pair of glasses. She is a retired adventurer and is the owner of much of the nearby land
At a pile of logs surrounded by sand (close by is a waterfall in front of a cave-mouth)
They are injured in some way (not at full health)

Diarmud Murnyethara is an emotional male dwarf veteran with an unusual fashion sense. He believes in a philosophy of constant change and is currently talking to a decisive cousin
At a foul-smelling stream surrounded by bracken (close to a shore of a lake)
They are trapped by something

They are mourning the death of a pet
At a patch of golden bracken surrounded by debris (there is smoke from a fire)
They are telepathic

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3 Nobles led by one named Lorilla Tinkerflow (female gnome)

They are celebrating a betrothal
At a mound of leaves and a shrine to a power of honour (close by is a fish-filled pool with something shiny)
They are laughing
Possibly... they have a suit of Mariner's Armor