D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Road

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.
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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1 Veteran

At a grassy slope and an overgrown cairn (there is a trail off to one side)
They are herding domesticated beasts
In a fight they start by targeting foes with ranged weapons
Possibly... they have a robe of Useful Items
Difficulty... 700 Deadly

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3 Gnolls

At a strange stone bench surrounded by cobbles (there is a sign informing of dangerous magic)
They are curious to see where the path goes
In a fight they prefer to capture their foes
Possibly... they have a pair of Eyes of the Eagle
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

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1 Polar Bear

At a statue surrounded by heath (there is an intact wagon)
They are investigating a body killed by a vehicle
In a fight they attack whoever is largest
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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1 Cave Bear (Monster Manual p.334)

At a patch of damp thistles surrounded by cobbles (close by is a meeting of two rivers)
They are starting a journey
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... they have a Sentinel Shield
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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1 Priest

At a bench (there is the skeleton of an ogre)
They are consuming food
In a fight they surrender if things go badly
Possibly... they have a Potion of Invisibility
Difficulty... 450 Deadly