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 Griffon

At a few fenced-off saplings surrounded by mud (nearby is a welcoming bridge)
They are sheltering from bad weather
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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A group of goblinoids

2 Hobgoblins
1 Goblin

At a field of stunted flowers. There is a tomb with a sparkling pool (there is a damaged chariot)
They are investigating a body killed by a vehicle
In a fight they make good use of the terrain
Difficulty... 500 Deadly

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3 Scouts

At a grimy bridge over a muddy stream (which has a programmed illusion)
They are curious about the road and travelers
In a fight they run away if things start going badly
Difficulty... 600 Deadly

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1 Peryton (Monster Manual p.251)

At an isolated remnant of another civilisation (the area is associated with a magical mutant fungi)
They are sheltering from bad weather
In a fight they focus on foes with ranged weapons
Possibly... during the fight a greater threat is attracted by the fighting
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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A group of sylvan creatures

1 Dryad
1 Pixie (Monster Manual p.253)

At an obelisk (the area is blessed by a power of craft)
They are taken a wrong turning
In a fight they attempt hit and run tactics
Possibly... during the fight liquid spills to make an area slippery
Difficulty... 375.0 Hard