D&D Random Encounters for 5E - Swamp

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.
The mists of the swamp hide many things, from the ruins of civilisations to shifting currents. Frogs and reptiles of all kind are found here, living alongside lizardfolk and snake-like abominations.

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combatcriminal

A gang of crooks

4 Kenku (Monster Manual p.194)
4 Bandits

At a bubbling pond (nearby is a pile of logs)
They are trying to find somewhere dry
In a fight they run away if things start going badly
Possibly... they have a Quaal's Feather Token - Swan Boat
Difficulty... 750.0 Deadly

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5 Stirges

At a wood of vine-covered saplings and a pool covered with lily pads (there is a scent of mildew covering the area)
They are covered in leeches
In a fight they work together to focus on foes with ranged weapons
Possibly... during the fight a shapeshifter is attracted to the fight and looks for opportunities
Difficulty... 250 Medium

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2 Scouts

At a misty remnant of another civilisation (a storm is approaching)
They are having an argument
In a fight they focus all their attention on any obvious spellcaster
Difficulty... 300.0 Hard

combatfrog

1 Giant Toad
1 Giant Frog

At a shallow valley (nearby is an area of insect-covered water-lilies)
They are following a light
In a fight they run and hide if things go badly
Difficulty... 375.0 Hard

combatwarrior

A group of warriors

6 Tribal Warriors
1 Guard
1 Bandit
1 Thug

At a crossing of slippery stepping stones over a stream. There is a bubbling pool with frequent mud geysers with a deep pool (the birds and animals have gone quiet)
They are trying to find somewhere dry
In a fight they all attack the same foe
Possibly... they have a Potion of Cold Resistance
Difficulty... 750.0 Deadly