D&D 5E Noncombat Encounter

Fang is a triumphant female halfling thug with faded scars on their arms. She believes a devout necromancer is a friend and has been fascinated by a local ruin for the last week
At an overgrown hole surrounded by bare rock (nearby is the fresh corpse of a spider)
They are are hunting something
Possibly... they have a Gem of Brightness

"Silver Piece" Huang is a vulgar elf bandit captain with a pretty face. She is cursed by a hag to a life of misery and has good news for a character
At a wide ravine (the area is protected by an awakened iguana)
They are fleeing a nearby disaster
Possibly... they have a Robe of Useful Items

Teuta Hillspeaker is an intrepid human gladiator with a fat turkey. She is ponderous with others and is currently staring into the distance
At a sheltered campsite and a mound of stones (close by is a newly-built shed)
They are eating

Berlyn is an unconventional elf cult fanatic with a smart blood hawk. They are always talking about spiders and are currently showing off a pet cat
At a clear pool (several pieces of wood are scattered around)
They are partway through a journey
Possibly... they have a Deck of Illusions

Tsion Mousetrade is an austere half-orc thug with an old weasel companion. They love to be active at night and are currently roaring a famous song
At a waterfall and a game trail (someone is shouting for help nearby)
They are waiting for something
Possibly... they have a pair of Boots of the Winterlands

Ferry Baragaz is a compassionate gnome acolyte with a perfect amulet. They have a habit of pocketing small objects and seek to become a famous dancer
At an old temple of a power of pain (close by is an isolated shrine to a power of storms)
They are performing a ritual
Possibly... they have a Necklace of Adaptation

Grim is an unhappy tiefling tribal warrior with a magical backpack. They believe in freedom above all else and are currently talking to a few bards about a fallen empire
At a fresh spring and a reed-filled brook (there is a wooden market wagon decorated with ribbons)
They are whistling a tune to someone

They are on a pilgrimage to a nearby temple
At a few narrow cave entrances (close by is a circle of iron statues)
They are are partway through a journey or migration

Maiathah is an unfortunate halfling acolyte dressed in black clothing. They have a large family and are currently napping
At a crumbling inn (there are chunks of glass)
They are are following someone

Daratine Quibalar is an opportunistic halfling gladiator with a large mole. She believes in educating others about fiends and is currently drinking ale
At a small beast pen (close by is a well of muddy water)
They are washing clothes