5e D&D Combat Encounters - Urban

Combat Encounters include creature groups, hazards and lone npcs. Maybe a lost lizardfolk, a forest fire or a talkative druid
Encounters in an urban environment conjure scenes of derelict buildings, grand temples and overflowing sewers. They could occur in a narrow cobbled street, gloomy graveyard or a busy public park.

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A gang of crooks

3 Kenku (Monster Manual p.194)
1 Spy

At a wooden path leading up a slope. There is a set of steps down to an open door with a clear pond with many insects (by a river with a verdant island)
They are are partway through a journey or migration
In a fight they use ranged attacks and try to keep in cover
Possibly... they have Keoghtom's Ointment
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

1 Will-o'-wisp named Baern

At an area of hot springs (which is protected by an awakened tree)
They are eating
In a fight they quickly retreat and try attacking again from ambush
Possibly... during the fight a strong gust of wind blows through
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

A group of kobolds

3 Kobolds led by one named Chogro
1 Giant Bat

At a wooden bench (there is an intact handcart)
They are following someone
In a fight they all attack the same foe
Possibly... they have an Oil of Etherealness
Difficulty... 250 Medium

3 Swarms of Ravens

At a ramp with a wheeled trolley at the top surrounded by rubble (it is foggy)
They are were summoned here by something (magic/dreams/instinct)
In a fight they act as if something else is guiding them - they prefer to capture their foes
Possibly... they have a Medallion of Thoughts
Difficulty... 300 Hard

4 Stirges

At a collapsed artisan's workshop (it is associated with oxs)
They are investigating waste
In a fight they swarm any obvious spellcaster
Possibly... they have a Philter of Love
Difficulty... 200 Medium

1 Warhorse

At a wooden stage near a pool (by an area of crops)
They are connected to a nearby building
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Difficulty... 100 Easy

A group of the same faith

1 Priest
1 Acolyte

At a few twisted saplings and a wooden bench (rain is falling)
They are hiding from a nearby threat
In a fight they used ranged attacks on the most visible foes
Possibly... they have a single Sending Stone
Difficulty... 750.0 Deadly

1 Thug

At a patch of white flowers and an enclosed gravestone (nearby is an ornamental fountain)
They are having a loud argument
In a fight they focus all their attention on the foe that stands out most
Possibly... during the fight someone's weapon gets stuck in the terrain
Difficulty... 100 Easy

1 Mummy named Zammo the Fierce

At a pile of debris surrounded by dirt (something is screaming for help nearby)
They are part of a local group
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... during the fight a frowning face appears on a shiny surface
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

8 Bandits

At a large pond by a few exposed shrubs (there is a charred handcart)
They are marked by a local faction
In a fight they focus on the largest foe
Difficulty... 500.0 Deadly