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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A group of kobolds

5 Kobolds led by one named Poolbelt
3 Winged Kobolds (Monster Manual p.195)

At a crumbling obelisk and an abandoned stone mosaic (someone is shouting for help nearby)
They are exploring area
In a fight they focus all their attention on the largest foe
Possibly... they have a pair of Winged Boots
Difficulty... 687.5 Deadly

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1 Swarm of Insects

At a rugged track (close by is a patch of lush moss)
They are partway through a journey
In a fight they attack whoever is nearest
Possibly... they have a book in elven that tells of the Raven Queen and her servants
Difficulty... 100 Easy

combatbandit

6 Bandits

At a mound of rotting waste (a storm is approaching)
They are asking for help
In a fight they focus on the largest foe
Difficulty... 300 Hard

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1 Druid named Myathethil Casilltenirra( elf)

At a newly-buit tower (nearby is a sacred waterfall in front of a cave-mouth)
They are having romantic difficulties
In a fight they focus on foes attempting to hide
Difficulty... 450 Deadly

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A group of warriors

1 Berserker
1 Guard

At a sheltered valley and a shallow brook (close to a sheltered valley)
They are deeply unhappy
In a fight they retreat carefully if it goes badly
Possibly... during the fight someone runs away unexpectedly
Difficulty... 712.5 Deadly