D&D Random Encounters for 5E

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.

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1 Druid

At a large hill (the area is protected by a druid)
They are telepathic
In a fight they surrender if things go badly
Possibly... during the fight someone betrays an ally
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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1 Berserker named Brenniss Graybeard (dwarf)

At a covered hole (it is drizzly)
They are injured in some way (reduced speed)
In a fight they avoid the most dangerous warrior
Possibly... they have a Javelin of Lightning
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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1 Giant Elk

At a steep hill (close by is a patch of pretty flowers)
They are serving a local monster
In a fight they attack whoever looks most dangerous
Possibly... they have 1d2 beans from a Bag of Beans
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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A group of gnomes

2 Deep Gnomes (Monster Manual p.164)
1 Badger

At an area of dirt (the area is disguised by a hallucinatory terrain)
They are stealing domesticated beasts
In a fight they focus on foes with expensive looking gear
Possibly... they have a Cloak of Protection
Difficulty... 315.0 Hard

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2 Brown Bears

At an unusual tower. There is a hidden hut with an abandoned barn (something is screaming for help nearby)
They are telepathic
In a fight they fight to the bitter end
Difficulty... 600.0 Deadly