D&D 5E Noncombat Encounter - Road

Noncombat Encounters include creature groups, hazards and lone npcs. Maybe a lost lizardfolk, a forest fire or a talkative druid
A highway connecting two prominent cities, an ancient trail through sylvan woods or a road built by dwarves and now used by local tribes. Meet desperate brigands, friendly pilgrims, hungry mercenaries and locals herding goats

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7 Bandits

They are telling stories to an audience of locals
At a walkway of slippery stepping stones over a fish-filled river (it has a programmed illusion involving a mage following a giant)
They are herding domesticated beasts

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2 Nobles

They are playing a game and invite you to join them
At a smooth slope (there is a poster offering a quest)
They are curious about the road and travelers

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1 Bandit Captain

Mishann Galanodel is an insecure centaur bandit captain covered in iridescent tattoos. They are saving up to buy a tavern and have a request of a character
At a rugged track that splits off and a clear pool (close by is an unlit fire)
They are sheltering from bad weather

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1 Veteran

Umsaldriel Aehice is a frightened merfolk veteran covered in battle scars. They are saving up for a trip and have escaped somewhere with a vain artificer
At a wooden walkway leading up a cliff (there is a strong smell of animals)
They are close to giving birth
Possibly... they have 1d4 Potions of Climbing

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1 Succubus/Incubus

Stoutspeaker is a gaudy succubus/incubus with beast furs. They have a low, gruff voice and have an old friendship with a character
At a worn track that splits off (nearby is the fresh corpse of a hippogriff)
They are having romantic difficulties
Possibly... they have

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2 Commoners

They are having a contest and ask you to judge
At a pile of leaves surrounded by dirt (there is a thorny bush with tasty black berries )
They are warding off spirits

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1 Weasel which are domesticated

They are a familiar spying on another creature
At a cage with a beast by a makeshift barricade (there is a wrecked wagon in the way)
They are finishing a journey

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3 Commoners

They are playing a game and invite you to join them
At a crossroads (the area is protected by a suit of animated armor)
They are are patrolling the area

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1 Pony

They are with their young and watch you suspiciously
At an area of trees (close by is a meeting of several paths)
They are sheltering from bad weather

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2 Acolytes

They are having a argument about politics and ask your opinion
At a shallow valley and a beast pen holding goats (the birds and animals have gone quiet)
They are sheltering from bad weather
Possibly... they have a disguise kit