A complete D&D 5e random encounter table for road scenes. Roll a d100 to pick a set, then roll a D8 to pick a scenario within that set — 800 unique D&D encounter scenarios in total. Every scenario is system-neutral and runs on either the 2014 Player's Handbook or the 2024 D&D revision. Pair each scenario with a stat block from our D&D monsters catalogue and you have a session-ready encounter in under a minute.
How to roll this table
When the party enters a road, roll a d100.
The d100 result picks one of 100 scenario sets below.
Then roll a D8 to pick one of 8 scenarios inside that set.
Read the scenario to your players and run the scene. Add a monster stat block if combat starts.
The D8 Road encounter table
d100 = 1
D8=1:At a quiet bend in the road, 1d4 trolls host a small workshop on carving wooden totems. They teach techniques and share stories about the significance of each design, offering materials for the party to create their own.
D8=2:By a roadside shrine, 1d6 trolls are holding a flower-arranging contest. They invite the adventurers to create their own floral masterpieces, providing all necessary materials and friendly guidance.
D8=3:A merchant is selling warm meat pies from a street cart.
D8=4:A caravan of refugees begs for aid as they flee from a nearby war-torn city. The players must decide whether to help them or continue on their journey.
D8=5:A group of young adults are gathered at a tavern. They are talking about their future and one of them has a map. The young adults are planning a trip somewhere. The map indicates that they are planning to go to a nearby dungeon.
D8=6:A single, eerie lullaby can be heard in the distance. As players follow the haunting sound, they are confronted by 1d6 harpies perched on a nearby cliff, their enchantments powerful and disorienting.
D8=7:A couple of soldiers on the lookout for deserters.
D8=8:A traveling circus is passing by, offering free tickets to their show. However, it turns out the circus is run by a group of dark and dangerous wizards using the performance as a front for their evil deeds.
d100 = 2
D8=1:The party sees a large group of men arguing with each other and waving their arms around in anger. If any of the men see the players, they will demand that the players tell them who is right and who is wrong in their argument.
D8=2:An artist sits by the road, painting a landscape. She offers to sketch your portrait for a small fee.
D8=3:A group of goblins are trying to rob a merchant caravan. If the players intervene, the grateful merchants will offer them a discount at their next trade post.
D8=4:A mysterious fog covers the road, leading to a magical forest where time moves differently. The players must navigate through the forest and find a way to return to their own time.
D8=5:A group of 2d4 men-at-arms are on their way to a nearby city. They've been hired to help with the defense of the city walls.
D8=6:A man is carving a wooden figurine.
D8=7:The party comes across a small village square. There's a small stage in the center of the square and many people are gathered around it. On stage are 2d6 men who are arguing with each other about something. If the party asks what they're arguing about, they'll be told that there has been an argument about religion and about who is right and who is wrong. The party can offer to mediate for them.
D8=8:A potter selling clay pots and dishes.
d100 = 3
D8=1:The road is shaded by a canopy of intertwining tree branches.
D8=2:The moonlight casts eerie shadows as a grizzled fortune teller warns of danger. No sooner does she disappear than 1d4 ethereal reapers materialize, their scythes ready to harvest.
D8=3:The party finds 1d4 bandits performing a play for an audience of woodland creatures. They offer front-row seats and a share of food and drink for anyone willing to stay and appreciate their performance.
D8=4:A boy is playing with a toy boat in a puddle.
D8=5:You see a strange looking man, he is wearing a long cape and has a strange looking hat. You see several other men, they look like they are wearing armor but it is covered in moss and dirt. They have strange looking swords, they have strange designs on them. They will ask you if you have seen the strange looking man who is wearing the cape and strange looking hat.
D8=6:A bandit is robbing a carriage on the side of the road. If the party intervenes, they discover the carriage belongs to a noble who was trying to escape an arranged marriage. The noble may offer rewards or a quest for their help.
D8=7:A group of halflings are running away from a group of kobolds. The kobolds are about to catch up with the halflings. The players can help the halflings, or help the kobolds catch the halflings.
D8=8:Four men sit around a campfire on the side of the road far from any town or village or city or temple or church or graveyard or any other place where anyone would bother them for any reason at all because this area is deserted except for this one place where these four men sit around this campfire on this side of this road far from any town or village or city or temple or church or graveyard or any other place where anyone would bother them for any reason at all because this area is deserted except for this one place where these four men sit around this campfire on this side of this road...
d100 = 4
D8=1:Two farmers are arguing over a broken wheel.
D8=2:The party passes by the entrance of a large cave. A group of adventurers are standing outside the cave entrance. One of the adventurers is arguing with the other adventurers. The argument is about whether or not to go into the cave and find treasure. If the party approaches, the arguing adventurer will ask for their opinion about whether or not to go into the cave and find treasure. If the party says yes, the adventurer will go into the cave and find treasure. If the party says no, the adventurer will go into the cave and find treasure anyway.
D8=3:A man is walking down the road with a large sack over his shoulder. He is not whistling a happy tune. He looks tired and has been walking all day. He is heading to the nearest town to try and find a job there.
D8=4:A group of trolls demand a toll from the players for crossing "their" bridge. Will they pay up or try to outsmart the trolls?
D8=5:The party meets 1d6 trolls who are weaving intricate flower crowns. They offer to make some for the adventurers, discussing the meaning of different flowers and their symbolism with surprising insight.
D8=6:A small, sickly looking child crawls from the underbrush, pleading for help. As players approach, 1d4 imps reveal themselves, masquerading as the child to lure their victims.
D8=7:A group of 2d6+2 hobgoblins are hiding in the bushes, waiting for a lone traveler to pass by on the road.
D8=8:A group of children playing by the road tell the players about a nearby cave that is said to be filled with treasure. Are they telling the truth or just pulling a prank?
d100 = 5
D8=1:By a clear brook near the road, the party comes across 3d4 kobolds attempting to catch fish with handmade nets. They offer to share their catch and a cooked meal if the adventurers help haul in the fish.
D8=2:You come across a group of pixies having a tea party in the middle of the road. They invite the players to join and offer some delicious and magical treats.
D8=3:A group of fairies are having a dance party on the road. They invite the players to join in and have some fun with some magical music and dancing.
D8=4:A group of fishermen are sitting by a small pond, fishing, drinking ale and laughing at each other's jokes. If players approach them, they will offer them ale and food if they need it.
D8=5:The players see a mysterious figure standing at a crossroads, offering them a choice between two paths. One path leads to an ancient and forgotten temple with untold treasures, while the other leads to a treacherous canyon filled with deadly traps.
D8=6:A man is standing by the side of the road. He says he is waiting for a caravan to pass. He will tell the players that he is a merchant and he is traveling to a nearby town.
D8=7:A group of traders haggling over prices.
D8=8:A man is standing in the road with his horse. The man's horse is lame. The man is a merchant from a nearby city, and he needs a new horse but he does not have the money to buy a new horse.
d100 = 6
D8=1:The party is approached by a group of men who want them to help them fight against a nearby tribe of orcs which regularly raid their village and steal their food and livestock.
D8=2:An elderly couple waves at you from their porch as you pass their quaint farmhouse.
D8=3:A tailor is offering to repair clothing.
D8=4:A wizard is studying a map, muttering to himself about an ancient artifact buried nearby. If players offer to help him, he will lead them on a quest to uncover the artifact.
D8=5:You will see a group of dwarves walking down the road. They are on their way to a nearby city to sell their goods in the local market. If you follow them, you will find that they are actually traveling to a nearby gnome city where they will sell their goods in the local gnome market.
D8=6:Q2: A group of 2d6 humans are walking down the road. They are looking for work. They will attack the players if they feel threatened.
D8=7:Two old men named Gramps and Gramps are sitting on top of a nearby hill, watching you pass by. They're watching for strangers or troublemakers. If they see any, they'll holler down at you.
D8=8:A group of friendly goblins are being hunted by their own kind for betraying their tribe. They ask for the players' help in escaping and starting a new life.
d100 = 7
D8=1:A group of men is walking down the road. They are carrying a statue of a horse. If the party asks, they will say they are taking it to a nearby village. If they are asked to rest, they will say they can't because they must get the statue there before dark.
D8=2:A group of 4d6 hunters are passing by. They are on their way to the forest. They are carrying bows and arrows.
D8=3:The party comes across an abandoned traveling circus, its tents in disarray and its animals running wild. They soon discover that the circus was cursed by a vengeful witch and must help break the curse to save the performers and their animals.
D8=4:A stray dog is rummaging through a garbage heap.
D8=5:A bard is telling a spooky ghost story.
D8=6:A rogue is being chased by a group of guards. He begs the players to hide him and promises a reward if they do.
D8=7:A group of 4 men and women gather wood for a fire. They will ask the party for help and give them a reward if they do so
D8=8:The party sees a group of 4d4 humans who are hunting deer.
d100 = 8
D8=1:A sign warns of bandits on the road ahead.
D8=2:A pack of wild wolves are blocking the road, growling and snapping at anyone who tries to pass by. The players will have to come up with a clever way to get past them without getting attacked.
D8=3:A group of pilgrims are heading to a distant holy site.
D8=4:The players encounter a cart filled with various goods and a farmer driving it. The farmer offers to trade for any items the players might have.
D8=5:A child playing with a dog.
D8=6:A tailor offering to mend clothes for travelers.
D8=7:The party sees a group of 4d4 humans who are hunting deer.
D8=8:A lone traveler sits by the side of the road, looking exhausted and disheveled. He claims to have been betrayed by his own companions and begs the party to help him get revenge. But things may not be as they seem and the traveler may have ulterior motives.
d100 = 9
D8=1:A flickering firelight reveals a group of 3d6 bandits engaging in a heated argument over their stolen loot. The party’s arrival adds fuel to the fire, sparking an immediate confrontation.
D8=2:The players stumble upon a peaceful faerie circle in the middle of the woods, surrounded by glowing fireflies and intoxicating music. But beware, as faeries are known to be mischievous tricksters.
D8=3:The smell of baking bread wafts from a nearby village, making your mouth water.
D8=4:A farmer offering horse rides for small coins.
D8=5:A girl is learning to spin wool.
D8=6:A solitary unicorn is grazing by the side of the road. It will allow the players to approach and even ride it, but only if they prove themselves to be honorable and pure of heart.
D8=7:A cat is playing with a piece of string.
D8=8:A group of men are sitting around a campfire. They are cooking a large feast and drinking wine. If players approach, the men will attack them with their swords and axes. The men are pirates and are drunk and angry.
d100 = 10
D8=1:A girl is learning to spin wool.
D8=2:Vicious wolf attacks and kills a horse owned by a merchant.
D8=3:A sudden gust of wind blows dust into your eyes, momentarily blinding you.
D8=4:Two giant spiders attack the party. They are hiding in trees and have been there for a few days. Their web glows when they attack.
D8=5:A group of halfling thieves attempts to pickpocket the party as they travel through a city. But one of the thieves is actually a runaway child who has been forced into a life of crime and needs the party's help to escape.
D8=6:Villagers are setting up a market with stalls filled with fresh produce.
D8=7:A group of travelers are being followed by a pack of hungry wolves. The travelers are desperate for help and will offer a reward for anyone who can help them fend off the wolves.
D8=8:A wandering priest seeking donations for his church.
d100 = 11
D8=1:The players see a group of men walking up the road. They are carrying axes and large sacks. The men are construction workers who are building a new house on the other side of the road.
D8=2:A pair of townsfolk debating the best way to reach the next village.
D8=3:A group of travelers are setting up camp for the night.
D8=4:The smell of baking bread wafts from a nearby village, making your mouth water.
D8=5:A well-dressed noble approaches the party on a lone horse, seemingly in distress. Before you can offer help, 2d4 shadowy figures materialize from the surrounding road, revealing themselves as dark assassins targeting the noble.
D8=6:A roadside stall is selling roasted nuts.
D8=7:A lone musician playing a sad tune on a violin.
D8=8:As the players make their way through a thick fog, they stumble upon a group of lost travelers. Will they help them find their way or be wary of their motives?
d100 = 12
D8=1:A man selling candles made from beeswax.
D8=2:You pass by a field of tall, golden wheat swaying in the breeze.
D8=3:A group of drunk men stumble out of the woods. They are singing a bawdy song about a female dwarf who killed their entire group. They are stopped by a group of men who run them off with their swords. The party sees that one of the men is missing an arm. As the two groups argue, the party sees that one of the groups is made up of shape-shifting creatures called Dopplegangers. The Dopplegangers are attacking these men because they are the real bandits who attacked the Dopplegangers' village months ago.
D8=4:The party encounters 1d4 gnolls who are weaving grand tapestries of mythical tales. They invite the adventurers to add their own stories through thread and needle, offering a small woven keepsake in return.
D8=5:A man is trying to sell the players a map to a dungeon. The man claims the map was drawn by a famous explorer who has been lost in the dungeon for many years. The man is lying and wants to trick the players into buying a worthless map
D8=6:A group of bards are singing and playing music on the side of the road. They invite the players to join in and sing a song or two.
D8=7:A young girl with a magical amulet approaches the players, crying and asking for their help. She has accidentally summoned a powerful demon and needs the players to help her banish it back to the underworld.
D8=8:The party encounters a traveling bard who offers to tell them a tale in exchange for a warm meal and a bed for the night. But as the bard tells their story, the players start to notice eerie similarities between the tale and their own journey. Could the bard be a prophet or a spy sent by their enemies?
d100 = 13
D8=1:A group of players who are dressed as humans, and they are all singing songs of human woe and misery, while they march through the woods. They will challenge any non-humans to battle.
D8=2:You will see two women fighting each other with daggers. One of them is wounded and bleeding from her leg, but she does not seem to notice it or be concerned about it at all.
D8=3:You come across a wooden signpost pointing to nearby towns and landmarks.
D8=4:A woman selling fragrant herbs and spices.
D8=5:An old man approaches the players, begging for help. He says his wife is sick and needs medicine. If the players help him, he will reward them with gold.
D8=6:A troubadour sings a ballad of heroes and lost loves.
D8=7:A group of men are sitting around a campfire, talking about the recent kidnapping of their king. They are looking for someone to help them rescue their king. If the players ask, they will say that the king was kidnapped by orcs.
D8=8:A merchant's wagon has broken a wheel. The merchant offers a small reward if you help him fix it.
d100 = 14
D8=1:A man is selling maps to a nearby town.
D8=2:A group of kids are playing hide and seek.
D8=3:A tailor offering to mend clothes for travelers.
D8=4:The party comes across a traveling merchant with a strange item for sale - a magical mirror that shows the viewer their greatest fear. Will the party dare to look into the mirror?
D8=5:The party is suddenly surrounded by a thick fog, making it hard to see and navigate. In the distance, they hear a pack of wolves howling, getting closer and closer. The party must find a way to escape the fog and the wolves before it's too late.
D8=6:Along the road, the party comes across an orphaned child who claims to have lost their way and is looking for their parents. But something about the child's story seems off and the party must unravel the truth and confront the danger that lurks ahead.
D8=7:A flock of giant birds are nesting on the road, making it impossible to pass through. The players must figure out a way to convince the birds to let them through without harming them.
D8=8:A group of farmers are sitting around a campfire, talking about their day. They talk about a strange creature that was seen in the woods.
d100 = 15
D8=1:A pair of young lovers, out for a picnic. A young couple, out for a picnic. It is a lovely day and they are enjoying it by the side of the road. If disturbed, they will ask if you would like to join them for lunch. They have plenty.
D8=2:A man is walking along the road. He is carrying a sword and shield. He is wearing armor and a kilt. He is going to the nearby town to get supplies for the local militia.
D8=3:A group of soldiers are on their way back from fighting in a war. They are talking about how they were cheated out of their pay by their superiors and are considering revolt if it happens again.
D8=4:A group of men are arguing about whether dragons are real or not.
D8=5:A missing persons case: the party discovers clues pointing to an underground slavery ring. Rescuing the kidnapped individual means dismantling the entire operation.
D8=6:An old man painting portraits for a few coins.
D8=7:Three goblins walk up to the players, bow down to them, then attack them with their small knives.
D8=8:A traveling priest of an obscure deity is on his way to a faraway temple of his god. He will ask for food and water and will want to talk about his god for hours on end.
d100 = 16
D8=1:A gang of human thugs is walking down the road. They are headed to a local village, where they plan to steal from all the local shops. The players can stop them before they have a chance to do any damage or they can follow them back to their hideout after they have committed their crimes.
D8=2:Lightning flashes in the distance as a storm rolls in. The party comes across a group of 2d4 cultists performing a dark ritual around a bound and unconscious victim. Dark forces gather as they intone their sinister chant.
D8=3:As the players travel, they hear the sound of someone crying in the distance. They will come upon a young woman who has been robbed and left stranded on the side of the road. She begs for help to get back home.
D8=4:The road passes by a quarry where workers chisel away at stone blocks.
D8=5:A famous thief once executed in a nearby town is rumored to have left a hidden vault. Locals call on the party to find and secure this treasure, but competitors lurk.
D8=6:A gang of 2d6 bandits are looking for a good place to set up camp for the night. They will demand gold from anyone who has it.
D8=7:A group of 1d8 goblins attempts a daring heist on the party, using crude but effective traps to slow them down. One goblin carries a map highlighting their hideout.
D8=8:You see an old man, he has a very noticeable limp. He is wearing common clothes but they are very worn and look very filthy. He has a strange looking cane, it looks like it is made of bone. He will ask you if you have seen his dog, it is a strange looking creature, with strange looking fur on it's back.
d100 = 17
D8=1:You see a strange looking man, he is wearing robes and has a staff with a strange looking crystal at the top of it. He is talking to another man about a strange creature that has the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
D8=2:A man is selling maps with details of the region's bandits, thieves, and other miscreants.
D8=3:A massive, black carriage flies down the road. It is driven by a skeleton. The carriage is filled with skeletons and zombies. The skeletons are singing and laughing as if this is a happy occasion.
D8=4:A religious fanatic is preaching about the end of the world and how the world is being punished for the sins of humans.
D8=5:You sense something strange in the air and as you look up, you see a group of flying carpets zooming by above you.
D8=6:A group of 2d6 men and women are walking down the road. They are headed to town to sell their produce at market.
D8=7:A group of men with spears are running toward the players. It looks like they are running from something...
D8=8:A weary dragon asks for a sip of water from the players' canteens. In return, it offers to answer one question truthfully.
d100 = 18
D8=1:A group of villagers are on the run from a powerful monster terrorizing their town. They will frantically ask the players for help to defeat it before it destroys their homes and lives.
D8=2:You see a single rider wearing a full suit of armor and carrying a sword. Their horse seems to be injured and the rider looks worried.
D8=3:A group of children playing in the street ask you for sweets. If you give them any, they will attack you when you turn your back on them.
D8=4:On the road, the party discovers 2d8 goblins organizing a nature hike. They mark interesting plants and animals and invite the adventurers to join and learn about local flora and fauna.
D8=5:A group of men are sitting on the side of the road, drinking and playing games. They look like they have been there for a while and are feeling good. They are willing to share their drinks and games with anyone who wants to join in.
D8=6:A couple of fishermen drinking ale and swapping tales.
D8=7:An old well sits by the roadside, offering cool, fresh water.
D8=8:A dense thicket rustles unexpectedly, and out leaps 2d4 displacer beasts, their forms bending the light as they close in for the kill.
d100 = 19
D8=1:You see a young boy, he is wearing common clothes but they are very dirty, his hair is very dirty too. He is holding a piece of parchment, it has strange markings on it but you can't quite make them out.
D8=2:The party is hired to protect a caravan transporting a renowned artist’s collection. During the night, a team of 1d4 thieves uses magic to put everyone to sleep and make off with the artwork.
D8=3:A preacher giving a passionate sermon to a small crowd.
D8=4:The party passes by a tavern. They see a drunk man arguing with the bartender about how much he owes for all the drinks he has had in the tavern. If the party approaches, the drunk man will ask for their opinion about how much he owes for all the drinks he has had in the tavern. If the party says yes, he owes a large sum of money, he will pay the bartender and leave the tavern.
D8=5:A girl is collecting shiny pebbles.
D8=6:The party wakes to discover one of their own has been tied up and left a note: “Meet me at the old mill for the ransom.”
D8=7:As the party sets up camp for the night, they discover a magical portal hidden in a nearby cave. The portal is being guarded by a group of powerful wizards who are using it to travel between worlds. The party can choose to help them protect their secret or try to gain control of the portal for themselves.
D8=8:A group of dwarfs are on their way to their mountain home. They will tell the story of how they lost their gold at the local tavern.
d100 = 20
D8=1:A man is standing on the side of the road. He is giving out free samples of his new drink. It's called 'Drink.' It's not very good, but it's free!
D8=2:A giant tree is standing in the middle of the road, blocking the way. Players must find a way to pass through or around the tree.
D8=3:In a peaceful glen, 1d8 bandits are tending a community garden. They share their knowledge of plants and gardening tricks with the party, offering fresh produce and seeds as thanks for any help.
D8=4:A group of players find a group of men sitting around a campfire. They are playing cards and gambling. The men will challenge the players to a game of cards. If they win, they will get a large amount of gold from the men. If they lose, they will have to fight the men one on one.
D8=5:The party sees a group of 5 men and women, gathering food from a field. They will attack anyone who tries to take food from the field without helping them first.
D8=6:A group of villagers are on the run from a powerful monster terrorizing their town. They will frantically ask the players for help to defeat it before it destroys their homes and lives.
D8=7:A dense fog envelops the road. Suddenly, sinister shapes emerge from the gloom – 2d6 ghasts with rancid breath and insatiable hunger for flesh.
D8=8:A group of druids are performing a ritual to heal the land. If players help them by gathering ingredients or protecting them from danger, the druids will grant them a blessing.
d100 = 21
D8=1:A group of farmers are sitting around a campfire, talking about their day. They talk about a strange creature that was seen in the woods. It had six legs and was about twelve feet tall. It was man-eating. It had red eyes and was covered in fur. It had yellow fangs and claws. The farmers say it has been terrorizing the area for the past few weeks, killing everything in its path.
D8=2:By a clear brook near the road, the party comes across 3d4 kobolds attempting to catch fish with handmade nets. They offer to share their catch and a cooked meal if the adventurers help haul in the fish.
D8=3:A group of men is standing near the road. They are waiting for the players to pass by. They are standing in the road and they are holding swords, ready to attack players if they are approached by them.
D8=4:A market stall selling various cheeses.
D8=5:A religious fanatic is preaching about the end of the world and how the world is being punished for the sins of humans.
D8=6:A group of trolls are feasting on a slain dragon, and they offer the players a share of the meat if they help them open the dragon's tough scales.
D8=7:Q6: A group of 2d6 kobolds are running down the road away from something. They are babbling in their native tongue.
D8=8:The road passes under a picturesque stone archway.
d100 = 22
D8=1:A man crafting furniture by the roadside.
D8=2:A man is trying to catch a loose chicken.
D8=3:The road leads to a secluded pond where 2d4 ogres practice gentle tai chi. They invite the party to join in the calming movements, sharing wisdom about balance and internal peace.
D8=4:The smell of burning sulfur fills the air as 1d4 fire elementals rise from a concealed fissure in the ground, their forms crackling and blazing with lethal fire.
D8=5:Two men are walking down the road talking about how they were cheated out of their money at a nearby inn. They went there to get a good meal, but got served terrible food that made them sick for days.
D8=6:In a shaded forest path, 3d4 goblins tend to a butterfly garden. They invite the party to help with the delicate work or simply enjoy the beauty of the fluttering wings and delicate flowers.
D8=7:The gravel crunches under your feet as you walk along the road.
D8=8:A young boy attempting to train his pet falcon.
d100 = 23
D8=1:A local farmer offers fresh vegetables and fruits for sale from his cart.
D8=2:A herd of unicorns is blocking the road. If players approach them with an open heart and good intentions, they may be blessed with good luck for the rest of their journey.
D8=3:A strange and mysterious figure appears before the players, claiming to be a time-traveler from the future. They offer to help the players in exchange for a small favor - preventing a catastrophic event that will happen in their timeline.
D8=4:A man is reading a book, and he looks like he's enjoying it a lot. He looks really smart and might be a good person to talk to about other things besides the book he's reading.
D8=5:By a serene river, 2d6 skeletons are composing music on hand-carved flutes. They eagerly share their compositions, inviting the adventurers to join in or simply listen to the haunting melodies.
D8=6:A group of friendly nature spirits offer the players a chance to rest and rejuvenate in their magical oasis. But are they truly as friendly as they seem?
D8=7:A group of fey creatures playfully invite the players to partake in a game of riddles and challenges, promising a valuable reward for the winner.
D8=8:Two men are standing by the road, talking about last night's tavern. They will be happy to answer questions about the local area or the tavern but are otherwise rather dull.
d100 = 24
D8=1:A group of five traveling minstrels are standing next to their wagon, which holds their instruments and their food supplies. They are looking for somewhere to perform with their band.
D8=2:A woman is embroidering a cloth.
D8=3:A series of disturbing guttural melodies echo from the treeline as the group encounters 2d4 gnolls, their jaws dripping with the remnants of previous meals.
D8=4:You see two young lovers from rival noble families sneaking off into the woods to meet in secret. They are both carrying daggers and it is clear they are planning to elope.
D8=5:Tattered, raggedy men are trying to recruit people to join their cult. They are trying to recruit local farmers.
D8=6:A herd of wild unicorns passes by, their pure white fur and colorful horns gleaming in the sun. But as the players approach, they realize these are no ordinary unicorns.
D8=7:A man is walking down the road. He appears to be lost and is looking around, obviously confused about the direction he is going in. If asked, he will say that he is trying to find his way back to his village but got lost because he was busy thinking about something else and did not notice that he was going in the wrong direction.
D8=8:A group of men is standing near the road. They are waiting for the players to pass by. They are standing in the road and they are holding swords, ready to attack players if they are approached by them.
d100 = 25
D8=1:The party is suddenly surrounded by a thick fog, making it hard to see and navigate. In the distance, they hear a pack of wolves howling, getting closer and closer. The party must find a way to escape the fog and the wolves before it's too late.
D8=2:You will see a lone horseman approach from the distance. He will ride up to you and introduce himself as a knight of the realm. He will ask you for food, water, or even just a place to rest for the night. If you help him, he will give you a token of his appreciation. If you refuse, he will threaten you before riding away.
D8=3:A man, who is dressed as a traveling farmer, is picking up pebbles and putting them in his pocket. The man is picking up pebbles on the right side of the road and putting them in his right pocket. The man looks suspicious and shifty.
D8=4:A group of faeries invite the player to join their magical dance in the woods. The players must make a DC check to resist the hypnotic music and escape unharmed. Those who fail will be trapped in the faeries' realm and must complete a series of tasks to earn their freedom.
D8=5:A rowdy festival masks a team of 2d6 thieves conducting mass pickpocketing. One of the thieves drops a map to their hideout in the chaos.
D8=6:A favorite family pet is stolen by thieves and held for ransom. The party must navigate moral dilemmas to rescue the animal without encouraging future crimes.
D8=7:A young couple asking for directions to the nearest inn.
D8=8:A group of bards is having a bard-off competition. Players can join in and try to impress them with their own musical talent for a chance to win a prize.
d100 = 26
D8=1:A donkey stubbornly refuses to move, despite the frantic efforts of its owner.
D8=2:A fisherman is gutting and cleaning his catch.
D8=3:A beggar asking for food or money.
D8=4:Two men and two women, who are dressed in rags and look like they have been traveling for miles, are sitting on the side of the road. The group of people are sitting on the right side of the road and looking exhausted. The group of people look like they are traveling to the next town, but they look like they can't go on anymore.
D8=5:A group of kids are playing hide and seek.
D8=6:A large battle between a group of dwarves and a group of orcs.
D8=7:A traveling circus is in town, offering a variety of performances and entertainment. However, upon closer inspection, one of the circus members is a dangerous criminal on the run and the adventurers must decide whether to turn them in or help them escape.
D8=8:A group of cursed knights are guarding a bridge, preventing anyone from crossing it. The players must find a way to break the curse and defeat the knights to continue on their journey.
d100 = 27
D8=1:A friendly dog joins you for a short distance before trotting off.
D8=2:A horse-drawn cart is delivering firewood.
D8=3:A wolf howls in the distance, sending chills down your spine.
D8=4:A dusty old caravan approaches. It contains a trader who has just made a long, tiresome journey and is now returning home with his goods.
D8=5:A woman selling scented oils and perfumes.
D8=6:On the road, the party meets a young adventurer who is lost and seeking guidance. They quickly discover that the adventurer is actually a shape-shifting dragon who wants to learn more about the world outside of its hidden lair. The party can either help the dragon or be wary of its true intentions.
D8=7:A bard is performing acrobatics for a small crowd.
D8=8:A young elf is sitting at a crossroads, crying. When approached, they reveal that they were on their way to a nearby city to start a new life, but were robbed and left with nothing. They ask the party for help in retrieving their stolen items.
d100 = 28
D8=1:A group of nobles hunting with their entourage.
D8=2:A bandit is hiding in the bushes, waiting to ambush the next group of travelers who pass by.
D8=3:An inn called "The Wayward Traveler" is known for its delicious stew and its infamous ghost who haunts the tavern. If the players can dispel the ghost, the innkeeper will give them free room and board for the night.
D8=4:You pass by a derelict house that looks like it hasn't been lived in for years.
D8=5:A caravan of performers and acrobats are passing by, advertising their upcoming show. They will invite the players to watch, but if they do, they will be accused of stealing from the performers and be forced to prove their innocence.
D8=6:A heavy fog has slowed down the party's travel. When they finally clear, they find that they have traveled back in time. The party is able to convince a bunch of peasants that they are time travelers, and they are able to convince the head of the village that they are not evil. The head of the village is an elderly knight who has been guarding the village for years. He will help players get back to their own time after they help him with one simple little quest.
D8=7:A lone traveler is being hunted by a group of cursed assassins. The travelers begs for the players' help in breaking the curse and defeating the assassins once and for all.
D8=8:A group of men are sitting around telling stories about the local area. They are willing to tell the party about areas that they have been to and what has happened there.
d100 = 29
D8=1:In a tranquil glade, 3d6 bandits are holding a poetry reading session. They welcome the adventurers to listen or recite their own verses, and in return, they offer small crafted gifts and sincere applause.
D8=2:A group of men and women are arguing about where to put the remains of a man who died recently. The dead man was a merchant who owned several shops in town. The men and women arguing about where to put the remains of the merchant are arguing whether or not they should be given an expensive funeral because he was a merchant with several shops in town.
D8=3:A group of monks travels silently along the road, their heads bowed in prayer.
D8=4:A man named Maugh is on the road, looking for work. He's a strong man and is willing to carry the party's gear for a few coins.
D8=5:The party meets a young girl who claims to be a princess in disguise, running away from an arranged marriage. But as they help her on her journey, they discover that she is actually an imposter and her true intentions may be far more sinister.
D8=6:A baker asks the party for help in retrieving their stolen recipe book from a rival bakery. The rival may offer a reward to retrieve it back or the party may discover a secret recipe that grants them temporary buffs during battle.
D8=7:You see an old woman walking down the road carrying a basket full of eggs balanced on her shoulder. She tells you that she is on her way to sell her eggs at the market. She says that if you want some eggs then she has plenty and will sell them to you cheap because she likes to help people out. She then turns around and walks away muttering under her breath about how she hates helping people out because they never appreciate it.
D8=8:A tinker offers to sell you a variety of handy tools and gadgets.
d100 = 30
D8=1:A group of men and women are sitting around on the side of the road, drinking wine and beer. They have been there for a while, and they are feeling good. They are willing to share their drinks and stories with anyone who wants to join in.
D8=2:A bard is performing a juggling act for a small crowd.
D8=3:A man, who is dressed as a traveling farmer, is singing a song about a princess and a dragon. The song is about how the princess was captured by a dragon, but saved by a knight. The man is singing the song really bad and really off key. The man is really bad and really off key, which means that players might be tempted to help him with his song.
D8=4:A group of men are walking down the road and talking about how much they love their wives and how great they are.
D8=5:A man is practicing his juggling.
D8=6:The road ahead has collapsed and the players will have to find an alternate route.
D8=7:A powerful wizard appears before the players, offering to teleport them to any destination they desire. But will they be able to trust this mysterious figure?
D8=8:As the players travel through a forest, they come across a group of druids performing a ritual to protect the land and its creatures. The players can choose to observe or participate in the ritual.
d100 = 31
D8=1:A woman is playing a flute.
D8=2:A shepherd is herding a flock of sheep across the road.
D8=3:A fierce wild animal attacks the camp, only to reveal it was trained by a band of forest thieves to distract while they steal valuable supplies.
D8=4:A well-dressed noble approaches the party on a lone horse, seemingly in distress. Before you can offer help, 2d4 shadowy figures materialize from the surrounding road, revealing themselves as dark assassins targeting the noble.
D8=5:A narrow canyon presents the only way forward. As the party proceeds, 3d6 bandits descend from hidden perches, crossbows at the ready, demanding tribute.
D8=6:Eighty goblins attack the party. They are led by a hobgoblin.
D8=7:The players see a group of men carrying large sacks. They are walking up the road. The men are carrying flour to make bread for the church.
D8=8:A traveling alchemist offering potions and cures.
d100 = 32
D8=1:A group of 1d8+2 humans are heading through the area with supplies. They are going to a nearby town to sell the supplies. They are willing to trade with anyone who approaches them.
D8=2:A group of cursed knights are guarding a bridge, preventing anyone from crossing it. The players must find a way to break the curse and defeat the knights to continue on their journey.
D8=3:Three goblins walk up to the players, bow down to them, then attack them with their small knives.
D8=4:A small child is wandering down the road. If players approach him, he will ask for help finding his mommy and daddy. If players help him, he will lead them to his parents, who have been turned into lizards by a local wizard and will give them information about him in return for saving them and turning them back into humans.
D8=5:A sign warns of bandits on the road ahead.
D8=6:A group of displaced faeries are trying to find their way back to their own realm, and the players must help them navigate through difficult terrain while being pursued by dark creatures.
D8=7:Two goblins arguing over a map
D8=8:A group of young adults are gathered at a tavern. They are talking about their future and one of them has a map. The young adults are planning a trip somewhere. The map indicates that they are planning to go to a nearby dungeon.
d100 = 33
D8=1:A group of children are playing with a ball.
D8=2:A traveling merchant caravan passes by, loudly proclaiming their rare wares. During the night, the merchant begs for the party's help as their cargo has been stolen, leaving behind a trail of broken pottery and discarded goods.
D8=3:5 gnolls on foot, led by a gnoll warrior.
D8=4:A weary dragon asks for a sip of water from the players' canteens. In return, it offers to answer one question truthfully.
D8=5:A group of 3 men with swords and shields are walking along the road. They are on their way to the local city to join the local city guard. They are practicing their swordsmanship along the way.
D8=6:The road leads to a secluded pond where 2d4 ogres practice gentle tai chi. They invite the party to join in the calming movements, sharing wisdom about balance and internal peace.
D8=7:Fountains of a large temple are filled with blood.
D8=8:A pack of wild horses are stampeding down the road, causing chaos and destruction. The party must find a way to stop them before they reach a nearby village.
d100 = 34
D8=1:A group of farmers are sitting around a campfire, talking about their day. They talk about a strange creature that was seen in the woods. It had six legs and was about twelve feet tall. It was man-eating. It had red eyes and was covered in fur. It had yellow fangs and claws. The farmers say they have tried to kill it, but it has been too fast and too strong for them do so... So far! They say they have heard it is not from this world...
D8=2:A caravan of colorful wagons passes by, filled with performers and exotic animals.
D8=3:A mysterious figure in a dark cloak watches you but doesn't approach.
D8=4:You see a group of 4 men and women dressed in peasant's clothing selling fruit, vegetables and other food. They are trying to get people to buy their goods, but no one seems interested in them. They are desperate and will try to give players anything they have for money. They need coins to repair their house after a recent tornado swept through the area.
D8=5:Wagon slams into the side of the road. The driver is a mid-aged woman. She is missing her left arm, and she has a broken leg. She needs help getting back on the road. She has a handsome reward for helping her.
D8=6:A group of dwarven miners are trapped in a collapsed tunnel and the party is their only hope for survival. They must quickly figure out a way to rescue the miners before it's too late.
D8=7:A group of goblins are attacked by a group of orcs.
D8=8:A man, who is dressed as a traveling farmer, is singing a song about a princess and a dragon. The song is about how the princess was captured by a dragon, but saved by a knight. The man is singing the song really bad and really off key. The man is really bad and really off key, which means that players might be tempted to help him with his song.
d100 = 35
D8=1:A group of 1d4+3 soldiers are patrolling the road, looking for bandits or criminals.
D8=2:The air grows thick with the stench of decay as the road narrows between ancient tombs. 3d4 skeletal warriors, each armored and carrying rusted weapons, rise to defend their final resting place.
D8=3:A group of children playing in the street ask you for sweets. If you give them any, they will attack you when you turn your back on them.
D8=4:An Old Tale - An old man sitting on a bench tells your group an old tale about a nearby dungeon. He says that the dungeon is full of treasure. He says that it is a dangerous place and you should not go near it. He says that there is a dragon in it. If a player asks if he has seen the dragon, he will never answer the question for fear it will curse him.
D8=5:Two men are arguing about whether orcs or goblins are worse.
D8=6:A pack of wild dogs are chasing a farmer's sheep.
D8=7:The road winds through a serene, almost magical, forest glade.
D8=8:A merchant selling colorful ribbons and thread.
d100 = 36
D8=1:A group of 2d6 men and women are on their way to a wedding. They are carrying gifts between them. If you approach, they will demand to know if you are going to the wedding as well. If you say yes, they will invite you to join them, if not, they will threaten you and continue on their way
D8=2:A fierce thunderstorm suddenly breaks out, forcing the players to take shelter in a nearby abandoned cottage. But is the cottage truly abandoned?
D8=3:A group of men are in the process of transporting a body in a coffin via wagon to their village's graveyard for burial.
D8=4:A quartet of adventurers hurries past you, muttering about a "big score" in the nearby mountains.
D8=5:A group of children are playing a game that involves throwing small rocks at a nearby statue of an elf. The children are throwing rocks at the statue of an elf because the elf is not human. The children will stop throwing rocks at the statue of an elf if they are talked to by a human who tells them that elves
D8=6:The road ahead is blanketed in a thick fog. As the players cautiously advance, they come across the disheveled bodies of 3d6 bandits who appear to have been mauled by an unseen creature. Approaching the corpses cautiously, a ghostly howl pierces the air, and 1d4 disembodied spirits rise to attack.
D8=7:A group of 2d4 farmers are walking along the road. They are going to the nearby town to sell their crops at the market. They will offer to hire the players as mercenaries to protect their crops from bandits. They will offer the players a share of their crop profits as payment if they will agree to protect their crops on their journey to the market and back to their farms after the harvest has been sold at the market.
D8=8:You see a man walking down the road. He is walking in a strange way, like he is walking on hot coals. If you stop and talk to him, he will say he has been walking for two weeks and cannot feel his feet anymore but he cannot rest because he is being chased by a horde of zombies.
d100 = 37
D8=1:The players stumble upon a traveling merchant who claims to have a magical item that can grant wishes. However, the item is cursed and will bring misfortune to anyone who uses it. The players must choose whether to risk using it for their own desires or destroy it to prevent harm to others.
D8=2:A group of children are playing on the side of the road. They are playing a game of tag. They are running around in circles and laughing.
D8=3:A fisherman cooking his catch over an open fire.
D8=4:A desperate ghost of a master thief pleads for help to retrieve stolen treasures hidden in a cursed vault, promising rewards if returned to the proper owners.
D8=5:A traveling potion seller offers to trade one of his rare potions for an unusual ingredient - the scales of a dragon. The players can either negotiate, hunt down a dragon, or find another way to obtain the scales.
D8=6:A flock of sparrows takes to the air as you approach.
D8=7:A tinker's wagon is loaded with pots, pans, and other metal goods for sale.
D8=8:A lone musician playing a sad tune on a violin.
d100 = 38
D8=1:A group of farmers are working in the field. They will offer players food and water if they need it.
D8=2:A traveling merchant offers the party a seemingly worthless item for a cheap price. If purchased, it turns out to be a magical artifact with a powerful enchantment. However, the merchant may later come back to try and buy it back at a higher price.
D8=3:As the party travels through a dense forest, they notice strange, colorful mushrooms growing along the road. The mushrooms are actually a rare delicacy and highly sought after by a group of forest creatures. The party must decide whether to pick the mushrooms for themselves or negotiate with the creatures to share the harvest.
D8=4:A group of men and women are arguing about where to put the remains of a man who died recently. The dead man was a merchant who owned several shops in town. The men and women arguing about where to put the remains of the merchant are arguing whether or not they should be given an expensive funeral because he was a merchant with several shops in town.
D8=5:A woodcutter is chopping down a tree.
D8=6:A pair of elderly men playing a game of chess on a stump.
D8=7:A group of children: A group of children are playing along the side of the road. If players approach, they will ask for food. If players give them food, they will tell them about some ruins nearby where a powerful statue has been uncovered.
D8=8:A man is fixing a hole in his boots.
d100 = 39
D8=1:A serene clearing reveals 4d6 goblins in the midst of a communal dance. They invite the party to join in or simply watch. If the players accept, they may learn a new dance move or two, as well as gain the goblins' respect.
D8=2:A patch of wild mushrooms grows by the roadside.
D8=3:A group of soldiers are riding through the area. If the players interact with them, they will be able to tell that they are looking for a group of bandits in the area. They will offer food and water to the players if they need it.
D8=4:A pair of townsfolk debating the best way to reach the next village.
D8=5:A flock of giant birds are nesting on the road, making it impossible to pass through. The players must figure out a way to convince the birds to let them through without harming them.
D8=6:A band of traveling merchants offer to sell the players some rare and expensive items. However, upon closer inspection, the items turn out to be cursed and may cause trouble for the players.
D8=7:A giant floating rock in the sky provides a shortcut for the players, but they must navigate a series of traps and puzzles to reach it.
D8=8:You will see two women fighting each other with daggers. One of them is wounded and bleeding from her leg, but she does not seem to notice it or be concerned about it at all.
d100 = 40
D8=1:A traveling priest of an obscure deity is on his way to a faraway temple of his god. He will ask for food and water and will want to talk about his god for hours on end.
D8=2:A dwarven caravan is traveling through the area. It is coming from a nearby city. It will only stop for a few hours.
D8=3:A traveling circus is looking for new performers and they offer the party a chance to join them. The party may have to pass an audition or perform a specific task to be accepted.
D8=4:A caravan of colorful wagons passes by, filled with performers and exotic animals.
D8=5:A group of travelers are sharing stories around a campfire.
D8=6:Vicious wolf attacks and kills a horse owned by a merchant.
D8=7:A group of satyrs invite the players to join their nighttime feast and celebration. The players must dance and perform to earn the satyrs' favor.
D8=8:A roadside stand is selling homemade jams and jellies.
d100 = 41
D8=1:A group of merchants from a nearby village are travelling along the road. They are transporting goods on pack mules, and are heading back to their village after successfully trading with another village in a nearby region.
D8=2:An eerie glow emanates from an ancient, weathered roadside shrine. From its depths emerge 2d6 wraiths, their incorporeal forms swirling with malevolent intent.
D8=3:A traveling circus has set up in the nearby field, but the performers have all fallen ill from a mysterious disease. The party must find a cure or risk losing the circus forever.
D8=4:A traveling circus has set up camp on the side of the road. The players are invited to watch the show and even participate if they wish.
D8=5:A small family setting up camp for the night.
D8=6:You see a strange looking man, he is wearing robes and has a staff with a strange looking crystal at the top of it. He is talking to another man about a strange creature that has the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
D8=7:A group of trolls demand a toll from the players for crossing "their" bridge. Will they pay up or try to outsmart the trolls?
D8=8:A group of kobolds is trying to sell a suspicious-looking potion to players. It's up to the players to decide if they want to take the risk and buy it or not.
d100 = 42
D8=1:The players come across a group of traveling merchants who claim to have a rare artifact for sale. But is it truly a valuable item or just a clever forgery?
D8=2:A young woman looking for help to fix her broken cart.
D8=3:The party sees a group of four men and women, who look like they are on their way to a wedding. They are happy and not afraid of anything. They have never seen a dragon, even though they have lived in the area all their lives.
D8=4:The party finds themselves in the middle of a heated battle between two rival guilds over a valuable piece of land. They must choose a side or try to broker a peace agreement.
D8=5:A patch of wild mushrooms grows by the roadside.
D8=6:A group of friendly giants are trying to move a fallen tree off the road, but are struggling. The players can choose to help or continue on their journey.
D8=7:A group of 1d4+4 ogres attacks the party!
D8=8:A horse-drawn cart full of apples and a human farmer. The farmer will offer you some of his apples. If you accept them, then a nearby apple tree will have a major apple blight and the farmer will be ruined. If you refuse them, the farmer will get angry and attack.
d100 = 43
D8=1:A traveling salesman tries to sell the party a set of magical potions that he claims can heal any ailment or injury. But when the party uses the potions, they discover that they have side effects that may be more harmful than helpful.
D8=2:A powerful wizard challenges the players to a duel of conjuration magic. The winner can claim a powerful spellbook as their prize.
D8=3:A group of fairies are having a picnic on the side of the road and offer the party some of their delicacies. However, the food may have unexpected side effects such as shrinking the consumer or giving them temporary wings.
D8=4:A gang of human thugs is walking down the road. They are headed to a local village, where they plan to steal from all the local shops. The players can stop them before they have a chance to do any damage or they can follow them back to their hideout after they have committed their crimes.
D8=5:A ranger warns you of bandits in the area and advises caution.
D8=6:The party encounters a traveling princess, disguised as a peasant, trying to escape an arranged marriage. Will they help her or turn her over to her pursuers?
D8=7:A man approaches the caravan, begging for food and water. If the party feeds him, he will say 'Thanks, friends,' then run away. The local sheriff will then arrive, demanding to know where the man is. The sheriff will offer a reward for his capture.
D8=8:At a crossroads, the party runs into a traveling circus whose most prized possession—a magical artifact—has been stolen by a rival circus. The party must navigate a web of deception and illusions to retrieve it.
d100 = 44
D8=1:A man wearing a coat that looks to be made from dragon hide asks the party for help. He is looking for his brother, who he has not seen in years. His brother is a wizard and went exploring in an area that was off limits to wizards and adventurers. The coat wearer is not really a dragon, instead he is a member of a race that looks like a dragon but isn
D8=2:Along the road, the party comes across a stone statue of a powerful warrior. The statue comes to life and reveals that it was once a member of a legendary group of heroes. But the warrior is now cursed and needs the party's help to find redemption.
D8=3:A traveling lawyer offering his services to passersby.
D8=4:A man with a gorilla body named Gregor is looking for his lost sister. He knows she is in the area and keeps asking the party if they have seen her.
D8=5:A small child is wandering down the road. If players approach him, he will ask for help finding his mommy and daddy. If players help him, he will lead them to his parents, who have been turned into lizards by a local wizard and will give them information about him in return for saving them and turning them back into humans.
D8=6:Four men sit around a campfire on the side of the road far from any town or village or city or temple or church or graveyard or any other place where anyone would bother them for any reason at all because this area is deserted except for this one place where these four men sit around this campfire on this side of this road far from any town or village or city or temple or church or graveyard or any other place where anyone would bother them for any reason at all because this area is deserted except for this one place where these four men sit around this campfire on this side of this road...
D8=7:A man and woman trying to find a lost child.
D8=8:A group of fishermen are sitting by a small pond, fishing, drinking ale and laughing at each other's jokes. If players approach them, they will offer them ale and food if they need it.
d100 = 45
D8=1:A group of drunk men stumble out of the woods. They are singing a bawdy song about a female dwarf who killed their entire group. They are stopped by a group of men who run them off with their swords. The party sees that one of the men is missing an arm. As the two groups argue, the party sees that one of the groups is made up of shape-shifting creatures called Dopplegangers. The Dopplegangers are attacking these men because they are the real bandits who attacked the Dopplegangers' village months ago.
D8=2:A group of travelers are discussing the best places to stay.
D8=3:A merchant selling magical potions and scrolls on the side of the road, promising great power and wealth to those who purchase them.
D8=4:An elderly woman collecting wildflowers.
D8=5:A traveling circus full of exotic animals and acrobats invites the players to watch their show. But when the ringmaster goes missing, the players must help find him before the show can start.
D8=6:An old man is walking up the road. He is heading to visit relatives in the next town over. He is traveling by foot because he can't afford the fare for a horse or carriage. He can tell players about what happened in the town that is to the west of the players' town because he used to live there before he moved south to find work.
D8=7:A young girl with a magical amulet approaches the players, crying and asking for their help. She has accidentally summoned a powerful demon and needs the players to help her banish it back to the underworld.
D8=8:A talking tree in the middle of the road asks the party for help in retrieving its lost acorn. If the party helps, the tree may grant them a magical seed that can grow into a useful item.
d100 = 46
D8=1:You pass a marker indicating a historical battlefield site.
D8=2:A woman is standing in the road. Her name is Brunhilda. She is beautiful, but she is also very old and very ugly. She has been cursed by an evil wizard and she asks for help getting rid of the curse.
D8=3:A wizard is performing an experiment on the side of the road. If the players help him gather ingredients, he will gift them with a magical concoction or spell scroll. However, there is a chance that his experiments may backfire and cause chaos.
D8=4:A pair of children play hide-and-seek among the tall grass.
D8=5:A man stranded by the roadside, needing a ride to the next town.
D8=6:A girl is picking flowers.
D8=7:The party comes across two young boys who are throwing rocks at some birds who are pecking at the ground near them. The birds are scared away when players approach, but if they ask the boys why they were throwing rocks at the birds, they'll be told that they were practicing their hunting skills so that they can hunt birds for food. If the players give them some meat or offer to help them hunt birds, they will be extremely grateful (this could lead to further adventures down the road).
D8=8:As the players travel, they see strange crop circles in a nearby field. Upon further investigation, they discover that a group of farmers have been using magic to create these intricate designs to attract more customers to their produce.
d100 = 47
D8=1:Suddenly, a pack of wild boars charges out of the nearby forest! The players must quickly react or risk getting trampled.
D8=2:You find a shiny coin on the ground.
D8=3:A group of friendly talking rabbits are being chased by a hungry dragon. The players can choose to help the rabbits or face the dragon.
D8=4:A group of friendly goblins are being hunted by their own kind for betraying their tribe. They ask for the players' help in escaping and starting a new life.
D8=5:A lone farmer is standing in the middle of the road. He is standing there, holding a small box. He will ask the players if they want to trade with him. If they do, they will find out that he wants to trade them one of their chickens for the box, which holds a small magical dragon that will follow them around if they agree to the trade. If they refuse, he will try to attack them with his two sheepdogs.
D8=6:A group of clerics are on their way to the Temple of Bahamut to help someone who they heard were in need of help.
D8=7:A pack of wild dogs are chasing a farmer's sheep.
D8=8:A group of men are walking down the road talking about how they need to find work on a nearby farm. The harvest has been bad and they have no food, so they have no choice but to find work in the fields.
d100 = 48
D8=1:The party comes across a group of 2d8 men with long beards, long robes, and long staffs. They are men of the cloth, and they are angry. They have been traveling from village to village trying to warn people about a terrible beast. They have been met with laughter and scorn. The party can do a good deed by listening to the men.
D8=2:A mysterious hooded figure selling potions and elixirs.
D8=3:A group of men are sitting around a campfire, talking about the recent kidnapping of their king. They are looking for someone to help them rescue their king. If the players ask, they will say that the king was kidnapped by orcs.
D8=4:A roadside stall is selling fruit and vegetables.
D8=5:A group of bards are performing a traveling play about a great hero. The players are welcomed to join in and play the hero's companions.
D8=6:A group of 2d6 men and women carrying a coffin between them. They will ask if anyone is willing to help them bury their friend. If no one is willing to help, they will bury him by the side of the road and continue on their way.
D8=7:A merchant is traveling through the area with his beautiful daughter and his donkey cart filled with his goods. He will offer the party anything he has for sale if they talk to him - even things he doesn't have - but the merchant is an honest man who wants to make a living while doing what he loves - traveling and meeting new people - so he will deal fairly with the party if they deal fairly with him
D8=8:The players find a wounded paladin on the road, who was separated from their group during a battle. They will ask for the players' assistance in finding their lost comrades and avenging their defeat.
d100 = 49
D8=1:The party sees a group of 4d6 humans who are fleeing from a pack of 3d10 wolves. They are carrying sacks of valuables.
D8=2:The legendary gem known as the "Eye of the Dragon" has been stolen, and the party receives an urgent plea from the gem’s caretaker to retrieve it before a hidden curse is released.
D8=3:A group of goblins are attacked by a group of orcs.
D8=4:The players stumble upon a hidden cave with a secret entrance. Inside, they find a group of scientists experimenting with new magical potions and willing to offer the players a free sample.
D8=5:Q7: Two elderly men approach the players and ask for help. They tell the players that they have been robbed by two men named Bob and Bill. The two men have been robbed of 10 silver pieces and 5 gold pieces each. The two men have also taken their horses, carriages and everything else they owned.
D8=6:A group of children are playing with wooden swords and shields. They are pretending to be heroes fighting orcs and dragons. A nearby tree has 'Orc Lair' written on it in faded marker.
D8=7:The road winds through ancient ruins, overgrown with vegetation. As players navigate the overgrowth, 1d4 trolls emerge from the shadows, eager for fresh prey.
D8=8:A wizard is studying a map, muttering to himself about an ancient artifact buried nearby. If players offer to help him, he will lead them on a quest to uncover the artifact.
d100 = 50
D8=1:A quartet of adventurers hurries past you, muttering about a "big score" in the nearby mountains.
D8=2:You see a young man, he is wearing robes and has a staff with a strange looking crystal at the top of it. He is talking to another wizard about a strange creature that has the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
D8=3:A couple of bickering siblings looking for a missing heirloom.
D8=4:The players come across a group of lumberjacks trying to clear out a thick forest. Little do they know, the forest is home to a powerful and vengeful treant.
D8=5:A troll blocks the road and demands a toll in the form of a riddle. If the players answer correctly, they can pass safely.
D8=6:A gang of 2d6 bandits are looking for a good place to set up camp for the night. They will demand gold from anyone who has it.
D8=7:A wandering bard offers to perform a musical tale for the players, but their songs seem to have a deeper and darker meaning.
D8=8:The road is blocked by a group of men. They are standing in the middle of the road. They are looking for work. They are willing to do anything.
d100 = 51
D8=1:A talking cat asks the party for help finding their missing witch owner. If the party helps, the witch may reward them with some unique magical items or ingredients.
D8=2:A massive, black carriage flies down the road. It is driven by a skeleton. The carriage is filled with skeletons and zombies. The skeletons are singing and laughing as if this is a happy occasion.
D8=3:A traveling alchemist offering potions and cures.
D8=4:A pack of wild horses are stampeding down the road, causing chaos and destruction. The party must find a way to stop them before they reach a nearby village.
D8=5:A party of 2d4 bandits attack!
D8=6:A wandering bard offers to perform a musical tale for the players, but their songs seem to have a deeper and darker meaning.
D8=7:The players see a group of villagers holding a trial for a suspected witch. Will they intervene and try to save the accused, or let the villagers carry out their punishment?
D8=8:A lemonade stand is offering cool drinks on a hot day.
d100 = 52
D8=1:A group of travelers are being followed by a pack of hungry wolves. The travelers are desperate for help and will offer a reward for anyone who can help them fend off the wolves.
D8=2:A mysterious fog rolls in, reducing visibility.
D8=3:A family is camping, with children roasting marshmallows.
D8=4:A group of traveling monks are on a pilgrimage to a holy site. They offer the players food and shelter for the night in exchange for some protection on their journey.
D8=5:The party is approached by a desperate alchemist who claims a rare ingredient required for a life-saving potion was stolen from his workshop. The only clue is a single feather.
D8=6:A pack of wild dogs are chasing a farmer's sheep.
D8=7:A man is painting a fence.
D8=8:A pair of young lovers, out for a picnic. A young couple, out for a picnic. It is a lovely day and they are enjoying it by the side of the road. If disturbed, they will ask if you would like to join them for lunch. They have plenty.
d100 = 53
D8=1:A group of friends are practicing a song.
D8=2:Traveling along the road, the party crosses paths with 2d4 bandits repairing a broken wagon. They are surprisingly friendly and offer some valuable advice on upcoming road hazards if the party helps with the repairs.
D8=3:You see a group of young men and women walking down the road toward you. As they get closer, you see that they are all dressed in black robes with the hoods drawn up over their heads so you can't see their faces. As they pass by, they each give you a small nod as if in greeting but do not speak nor look at you again.
D8=4:An old woman offering to tell fortunes for a few coins.
D8=5:The road takes you through a shady grove of trees, providing a cool respite from the sun.
D8=6:In the distance, the party sees a massive dragon flying overhead, heading towards a nearby village. They must decide whether to go after the dragon and potentially gain a powerful ally or stay on the road and continue their journey.
D8=7:You see a single rider wearing a full suit of armor and carrying a sword. Their horse seems to be injured and the rider looks worried.
D8=8:A lone traveler is stuck in quicksand on the side of the road. He claims to be a famous explorer and will offer a reward for anyone who can save him. However, he is actually a con artist and the reward is fake.
d100 = 54
D8=1:A group of apprentices is practicing swordplay.
D8=2:You pass by a small shrine dedicated to a local deity, where offerings of food and flowers have been left.
D8=3:A boy is flying a homemade kite.
D8=4:A group of adventurers from a faraway land are lost and ask the party for directions. However, they speak a different language and may need the help of a translator or a clever communication method.
D8=5:A stray arrow lands near your feet, but its origin is unclear.
D8=6:A mysterious fog is covering the road, making it impossible to see ahead. Players will need to use their senses and survival skills to navigate through the fog.
D8=7:A lone old man is walking along the road ahead of the party. He is carrying a sack and has a stick in his hand, using it as a cane to walk with. He is headed towards a nearby town and will talk to players if they talk to him and offer him help getting there, introducing them to an NPC that will be important later in the campaign when the party goes to that town to do something there and can seek out this old man who will help them because they helped him when he was traveling along the road to that town while carrying his sack of goodies along with his walking stick that he uses to help him walk along the dusty roads while he's traveling from place to place hoping to find work and make a profit before he dies and goes to meet his maker in the afterlife.
D8=8:A hunter is skinning a rabbit and offers to sell you fresh meat.
d100 = 55
D8=1:A group of friendly halflings invite the players to a picnic in the woods. However, one of the halflings is a thief who has stolen a valuable item from a nearby village. Can the players figure out who it is and return the stolen item?
D8=2:A caravan of 1d20 orcs is taking a leisurely journey to visit distant relatives. They invite the party to join their campfire for stories and share traditional orcish melodies and dances.
D8=3:A group of merchants traveling with a caravan of camels offer to sell the players exotic spices and goods from far-off lands. But are their intentions truly honest?
D8=4:A giant floating rock in the sky provides a shortcut for the players, but they must navigate a series of traps and puzzles to reach it.
D8=5:A pair of friends are playing a game of checkers.
D8=6:A group of adventurers from a faraway land are lost and ask the party for directions. However, they speak a different language and may need the help of a translator or a clever communication method.
D8=7:A family traveling to a distant relative's wedding.
D8=8:A traveling circus has set up camp on the side of the road. The players are welcome to watch the show and even participate in some of the acts if they'd like.
d100 = 56
D8=1:A man named Fred is walking down the road. He's on his way to a nearby town to get a new pair of shoes. He's an old man, but he's still got quite a bit of fight left in him. He's an expert swordsman, and he knows it.
D8=2:A group of friendly giants are having a picnic on the side of the road and invite the players to join them. However, their giant-sized food may prove to be a challenge for the players to eat.
D8=3:The distant cries of a baby break the silence. Rushing toward the sound, players find a makeshift crib surrounded by 1d4 darkmantles that descend from above, intending to suffocate their next victims.
D8=4:The party's contact in the Thieves' Guild goes missing. Their last message hints at betrayal within the guild and a plan to steal from the royal treasury.
D8=5:A smithy operates a roadside forge, offering to repair your gear for a small fee.
D8=6:A group of 4d6 hunters are passing by. They are on their way to the forest. They are carrying bows and arrows.
D8=7:Two female elves are walking down the road. They are headed towards a nearby village. They are carrying bows and arrows. If players talk to them, they will tell the party that they are hunting for food for their village.
D8=8:A group of three men and women are sitting by the side of the road. They are sitting around a small campfire, arguing about the best way to get to the nearby city safely. They will ask the players for their advice on the best way to get to the nearby city safely. They will then follow the players, thanking them for their help.
d100 = 57
D8=1:A man named Gorc is on the road, looking for work. He's a warrior and is willing to fight for the party for a few coins.
D8=2:The party sees a group of 10 men and women, gathering water from a well. They will ask the party to help them and give them a reward if they do so.
D8=3:A group of children are playing hide-and-seek with each other in an open field.
D8=4:A man is reading a book, and he looks like he's enjoying it a lot. He looks really smart and might be a good person to talk to about other things besides the book he's reading.
D8=5:A group of adventurers is walking down the road. They are discussing whether or not they should rob a local merchant or not.
D8=6:A horse has gotten loose from a nearby pasture and is galloping down the road, heading towards the city at full speed.
D8=7:A group of halfling thieves attempts to pickpocket the party as they travel through a city. But one of the thieves is actually a runaway child who has been forced into a life of crime and needs the party's help to escape.
D8=8:A farmer harvesting crops by the roadside.
d100 = 58
D8=1:A traveling lawyer offering his services to passersby.
D8=2:A group of men and women, who are dressed in rags and look like they have been traveling for miles, are sitting on the side of the road. The group of people are sitting on the right side of the road and looking exhausted. The group of people look like they are traveling to the next town, but they look like they can't go on anymore.
D8=3:Beneath a massive, shady oak, 1d4 trolls are practicing yoga and meditation. They invite the party to join in these calming exercises and offer natural remedies and teas for relaxation and healing.
D8=4:In a tranquil glade, 3d6 bandits are holding a poetry reading session. They welcome the adventurers to listen or recite their own verses, and in return, they offer small crafted gifts and sincere applause.
D8=5:A man with a large bird cage with a bird inside it is running toward the players. It looks like he has been chased by something...
D8=6:A group of hunters are sitting around a campfire, cooking their morning meal and telling stories about their hunts and kills. If players approach them, they will offer them food and drink if they need it.
D8=7:At the edge of a calm stream, 1d12 orcs are engaged in a friendly fishing competition. They hand the party spare rods and bait, eager to see who can catch the biggest fish of the day.
D8=8:A bandit is hiding in the bushes, waiting to ambush the next group of travelers who pass by.
d100 = 59
D8=1:A flock of sheep are blocking the road. Their shepherd, a young half-elf, is frantically trying to round them up. If the players help, he will reward them with some freshly baked bread and cheese from his campfire.
D8=2:A fisherman mending his nets by the river.
D8=3:A stray cat or dog approaches the group, looking for food.
D8=4:A man with an eye patch and a wooden leg is sitting on the side of the road. He's holding a sign that says, 'Lost an eye, leg, and soul to the dungeon at .' He looks tired and hungry. He's looking for work as a mercenary or bodyguard or stock mercenary for hire. His name is Fredrick Fury and he's from the city of Fury's Flame, which is about five miles from the dungeon at .
D8=5:A lemonade stand is offering cool drinks on a hot day.
D8=6:A pack of werewolves is hunting in the woods, and the players must either try to outrun them or find a way to defeat them.
D8=7:A roadside stand is selling fresh flowers.
D8=8:The party comes across a shrine dedicated to an ancient deity. Inside, they find a group of monks who have dedicated their lives to worshipping this deity. They offer the party their blessings and protection, but they also ask the party to complete a dangerous and potentially deadly trial in the deity's name.
d100 = 60
D8=1:Unexpected Rainstorm - A rainstorm comes out of nowhere and lasts for 1d6 hours. During the rain, any creature not covered by an umbrella must make a Constitution saving throw to avoid losing 1d4 hit points during the rain.
D8=2:You see a single butterfly fluttering on the side of the road. Roll a perception check. If the roll is successful, the party notices that the butterfly has a tiny message tied to its wing. The message is a request for help from a small village nearby.
D8=3:A swirling dust storm blinds the party’s vision. Emerging from the chaos are 2d6 sand wraiths, their apparitions formed from the very particles of the storm.
D8=4:The players see a group of one hundred men and women, led by one hundred men and women, running to the east. They are fleeing from a group of one hundred men and women, led by one hundred men and women. The band of refugees is seeking the safety of the nearby city.
D8=5:A flickering firelight reveals a group of 3d6 bandits engaging in a heated argument over their stolen loot. The party’s arrival adds fuel to the fire, sparking an immediate confrontation.
D8=6:A well-dressed noble approaches the party on a lone horse, seemingly in distress. Before you can offer help, 2d4 shadowy figures materialize from the surrounding road, revealing themselves as dark assassins targeting the noble.
D8=7:A sign warns of a steep hill ahead.
D8=8:A traveling potion seller offers to trade one of his rare potions for an unusual ingredient - the scales of a dragon. The players can either negotiate, hunt down a dragon, or find another way to obtain the scales.
d100 = 61
D8=1:A group of friendly goblins is offering players a game of riddles. If players win, the goblins will give them a treasure map.
D8=2:A cobbler is setting up shop by the road, mending shoes.
D8=3:A man is reading a book, and he looks like he's enjoying it a lot. He looks really smart and might be a good person to talk to about other things besides the book he's reading.
D8=4:A group of hunters dressed in green cloaks with yellow hoods walk down the road. They are carrying bows, arrows, and meat.
D8=5:In the ruins of an old inn, the party encounters 2d4 minotaurs painstakingly rebuilding the structure. They welcome the adventurers to rest there, offering freshly cooked meals and ale in a partially completed common room.
D8=6:A wise old tree, also known as a treant, offers the players a riddle. If they solve it correctly, the tree will grant them knowledge or a useful item.
D8=7:A peddler with a cart full of trinkets and baubles offers to sell you something.
D8=8:On the road, the party comes across a broken down carriage and a distraught noble. They soon find out that the noble's daughter has been kidnapped by a group of goblins and must save her before it is too late.
d100 = 62
D8=1:A charming con artist dupes the party out of their funds with a rigged card game, vanishing before the deceit is uncovered.
D8=2:A narrow canyon presents the only way forward. As the party proceeds, 3d6 bandits descend from hidden perches, crossbows at the ready, demanding tribute.
D8=3:A mysterious fog descends upon the road and strange whispering voices can be heard. Will the players brave the fog or find a way around it?
D8=4:A girl trying to balance on a fallen log.
D8=5:The players encounter a group of knights who are practicing their jousting skills on a makeshift course next to the road. They offer the players a chance to try their hand at jousting.
D8=6:At a roadside shrine, the adventurers find 2d8 skeletons quietly maintaining the area, arranging flowers, and lighting incense. They bow to the party and motion for peaceful passage, leaving offerings of polished bone tokens for good luck.
D8=7:A group of men are in the process of hanging a thief from a local merchant's signpost. The men are from a nearby village, and it is their custom to hang thieves from the merchant's signpost as punishment for their crimes.
D8=8:An old man painting portraits for a few coins.
d100 = 63
D8=1:In the distance, the party sees a massive dragon flying overhead, heading towards a nearby village. They must decide whether to go after the dragon and potentially gain a powerful ally or stay on the road and continue their journey.
D8=2:A crazed wizard has been experimenting with potions and spells, resulting in a group of wild and unpredictable creatures inhabiting the nearby area. The adventurers must either calm the creatures or defeat the wizard to regain control of the area.
D8=3:A man stranded by the roadside, needing a ride to the next town.
D8=4:A group of ghosts haunt the road, causing travelers to get lost and disoriented. The players must figure out how to navigate through the ghosts and find their way back to the correct path.
D8=5:A group of children are chasing each other and playing tag.
D8=6:A mother is scolding her children.
D8=7:The party comes across a group of peaceful druids and their animal companions. They are on a mission to stop a group of hunters who are targeting rare magical creatures for their pelts. The druids will ask for the party's help in saving these creatures. If successful, the players may be gifted with a rare magical item or a new animal companion.
D8=8:A cobbler is setting up shop by the road, mending shoes.
d100 = 64
D8=1:A man is standing on the side of the road. He is selling maps to nearby towns and villages. He has very detailed maps to sell.
D8=2:The party stumbles across 2d4 kobolds with a roadside lemonade stand. They are enthusiastic and offer refreshing drinks and snacks in exchange for stories of adventure and far-off places.
D8=3:A woman selling fragrant herbs and spices.
D8=4:A bandit is hiding in the bushes, waiting to ambush the next group of travelers who pass by.
D8=5:The party sees a group of 3d6 human soldiers. They are carrying swords and shields. They are headed towards a nearby village to fight in a war. They are unaware that they are headed towards their own death.
D8=6:A carnival caravan is traveling on the road. The party is invited to join in the festivities, with games, food, and a fortune teller. However, rumors start to spread that the fortune teller is actually a powerful sorcerer looking for new victims for his experiments.
D8=7:A mysterious fog appears on the road, making it difficult to see. The players must navigate through the fog and avoid any dangers that may lurk within.
D8=8:A cobbler is setting up shop by the road, mending shoes.
d100 = 65
D8=1:A broken-down carriage is blocking the road. The players can choose to help fix it or loot the abandoned belongings inside.
D8=2:A blacksmith is shoeing a horse.
D8=3:A group of 3d6 farmers are walking down the road with their axes and shields. They are traveling to a nearby village to harvest wheat and bring it back home. They will give the party a small reward if they help them harvest their wheat.
D8=4:An old woman offering homemade pies for sale.
D8=5:A flock of sheep are blocking the road. Their shepherd, a young half-elf, is frantically trying to round them up. If the players help, he will reward them with some freshly baked bread and cheese from his campfire.
D8=6:Two men, who are dressed as traveling merchants, are arguing about the price of a knife. Both men are arguing about the price of a knife. One of the men really wants to buy the knife, but the other man doesn't want to sell it.
D8=7:A group of 2d4 men-at-arms are on their way to a nearby city. They've been hired to help with the defense of the city walls.
D8=8:You come across a wooden signpost pointing to nearby towns and landmarks.
d100 = 66
D8=1:A group of thieves are hiding in the bushes. They are hiding and waiting for a wealthy merchant to pass by on the road.
D8=2:A group of fishermen are sitting by a small pond, fishing, drinking ale and laughing at each other's jokes. If players approach them, they will offer them ale and food if they need it.
D8=3:A man named Samuel is standing by the side of the road with a large box on the ground next to him. He is trying to convince a group of passersby to join his cult and convert to his religion, which is a combination of all different religions and philosophies that he has studied in his life. He will not let them leave until they convert to his religion, regardless of how much they protest against it.
D8=4:A girl is selling fresh apple cider.
D8=5:A group of 1d10+2 ogres is walking down the road. They are headed towards the local village, where they plan on killing all the villagers and feasting on their corpses. The players can attack them before they have a chance to do any damage or they can follow them back to their hideout after they have committed their crimes.
D8=6:A powerful sorcerer is standing in the middle of the road, casting spells and causing chaos. Players must find a way to defeat or calm the sorcerer down.
D8=7:A group of 1d4+3 hunters are riding horses through this area, looking for game or bandits or other troublemakers.
D8=8:You encounter a shepherd herding his flock of sheep across the road.
d100 = 67
D8=1:A group of halflings are running away from a group of kobolds. The kobolds are about to catch up with the halflings. The players can help the halflings, or help the kobolds catch the halflings.
D8=2:The Smell of Blood - As you travel down a road, you smell the faint smell of blood in the air. You see a bloody trail leading off the road. It leads deeper into the woods.
D8=3:A group of farmers are sitting around a campfire, talking about their day. They talk about a strange creature that was seen in the woods.
D8=4:A group of 2d4 men-at-arms are on their way to a nearby city. They've been hired to help with the defense of the city walls.
D8=5:A man named Fred is walking down the road. He's on his way to a nearby town to get a new pair of shoes. He's an old man, but he's still got quite a bit of fight left in him. He's an expert swordsman, and he knows it.
D8=6:A favorite family pet is stolen by thieves and held for ransom. The party must navigate moral dilemmas to rescue the animal without encouraging future crimes.
D8=7:By a serene river, 2d6 skeletons are composing music on hand-carved flutes. They eagerly share their compositions, inviting the adventurers to join in or simply listen to the haunting melodies.
D8=8:You come across a fresh campsite showing signs of a hasty departure.
d100 = 68
D8=1:A group of 2d4 men are walking down the road. They are on their way to a nearby village. The men are part of a nearby army that is patrolling the roads to keep them safe from bandits and thieves.
D8=2:A group of knights ride past, led by a noble king and queen. They offer to make the players knights in their service, but only if they can prove their bravery and loyalty.
D8=3:The party comes across a mysterious, abandoned castle in the middle of the forest. As they explore, they encounter a group of ghosts who haunt the castle. The ghosts ask the party to help them uncover the truth behind their untimely deaths and put their spirits to rest.
D8=4:A traveling fortune teller offers to read the players' fortunes in exchange for a valuable item. The fortunes may be true or false, depending on the players' actions.
D8=5:A group of mischievous pixies are playing pranks on anyone who passes through their territory. They will only leave the adventurers alone if they can entertain them with some sort of performance.
D8=6:A strange and mysterious figure appears before the players, claiming to be a time-traveler from the future. They offer to help the players in exchange for a small favor - preventing a catastrophic event that will happen in their timeline.
D8=7:A man is walking down the road. He appears to be lost and is looking around, obviously confused about the direction he is going in. If asked, he will say that he is trying to find his way back to his village but got lost because he was busy thinking about something else and did not notice that he was going in the wrong direction.
D8=8:You see a group of men arguing about whether there are any orcs living in the nearby hills or not.
d100 = 69
D8=1:A traveling circus is looking for new performers and they offer the party a chance to join them. The party may have to pass an audition or perform a specific task to be accepted.
D8=2:A woman is selling hand-woven baskets.
D8=3:A group of traveling monks are on a pilgrimage to a holy site. They offer the players food and shelter for the night in exchange for some protection on their journey.
D8=4:You see an old man, he has a very noticeable limp. He is wearing common clothes but they are very worn and look very filthy. He has a strange looking cane, it looks like it is made of bone. He will ask you if you have seen his dog, it is a strange looking creature, with strange looking fur on it's back.
D8=5:A local artist painting a scenic view of the landscape.
D8=6:A mysterious hooded figure selling potions and elixirs.
D8=7:A traveling merchant is looking for someone to escort him to a nearby town, because he has some goods that need to be sold there, but he is too afraid to travel alone because of recent bandit attacks along this stretch of road.
D8=8:The scent of pine and fresh rain fills the air.
d100 = 70
D8=1:You come across an old boot abandoned by the side of the road.
D8=2:A dog barks at something, but nothing is there. The dog will bark at this spot again if the party comes back this way later.
D8=3:A wandering bard offers to perform a musical tale for the players, but their songs seem to have a deeper and darker meaning.
D8=4:You sense a powerful magic emanating from a nearby cave. If you investigate, you find a druid performing a ritual to commune with nature and seek guidance. They may ask for your assistance in gathering the necessary components for their ritual.
D8=5:The party comes across a small village square. There's a small stage in the center of the square and many people are gathered around it. On stage are 2d6 men who are arguing with each other about something. If the party asks what they're arguing about, they'll be told that there has been an argument about religion and about who is right and who is wrong. The party can offer to mediate for them.
D8=6:A group of children are playing a game that involves throwing small rocks at a nearby statue of an elf. The children are throwing rocks at the statue of an elf because the elf is not human. The children will stop throwing rocks at the statue of an elf if they are talked to by a human who tells them that elves are human just like humans are human. The children will then stop throwing rocks at the statue of an elf.
D8=7:A group of young men are sitting on the side of the road, drinking and playing games. They look like they have been there for a while and are feeling good. They are willing to share their drinks and games with anyone who wants to join in.
D8=8:A group of people are walking down the road, headed to a nearby town. They are carrying boxes full of food and supplies.
d100 = 71
D8=1:You pass by a derelict house that looks like it hasn't been lived in for years.
D8=2:A man is sitting on a barrel. He is selling apples. He has a small basket of apples next to him. The man is drunk and will be on his third barrel before he leaves.
D8=3:A flock of harpies are attacking a group of travelers on the road. The players must decide whether to help the travelers or join forces with the harpies.
D8=4:The road winds through an ancient battlefield, littered with rusting weapons and armor. As players traverse the field, 2d6 spectral warriors rise from their once-grave, seeking redemption through unending battle.
D8=5:A troubadour sings a ballad of heroes and lost loves.
D8=6:A traveling bard reveals their lute, an heirloom with mystical powers, was stolen by a rival group of bards. Finding it will require unraveling the motive and tackling musical challenges.
D8=7:A group of friendly goblins is offering players a game of riddles. If players win, the goblins will give them a treasure map.
D8=8:A local bard is on the road singing about a legendary battle fought at this area. The battle was fought by the Green Dragon and an army of Cult of the Dragon.
d100 = 72
D8=1:You come across a freshly plowed field, the smell of earth in the air.
D8=2:The road seems swallowed by darkness as 3d6 shadow mastiffs advance, their eyes gleaming with a deadly, unnatural hunger for flesh.
D8=3:The party sees a man carrying a large jug of wine. If they ask, he says that he is taking it to a nearby village where he will sell it and make a profit.
D8=4:A pack of dire wolves is stalking the players from a distance. If players can successfully communicate with them using animal handling skills, they may be able to turn them from enemies to allies.
D8=5:A man selling handmade wooden toys from his cart.
D8=6:A group of hunters are sitting around a campfire, cooking their morning meal and telling stories about their hunts and kills. If players approach them, they will offer them food and drink if they need it.
D8=7:A group of traveling merchants have set up a camp near the road. They have a variety of goods for sale, but one of the merchants is actually a disguised powerful sorcerer looking to gather information and test the adventurers' skills.
D8=8:A group of friendly talking rabbits are being chased by a hungry dragon. The players can choose to help the rabbits or face the dragon.
d100 = 73
D8=1:A woman is standing in the road. Her name is Brunhilda. She is beautiful, but she is also very old and very ugly. She has been cursed by an evil wizard and she asks for help getting rid of the curse.
D8=2:The party comes across two young boys who are throwing rocks at some birds who are pecking at the ground near them. The birds are scared away when players approach, but if they ask the boys why they were throwing rocks at the birds, they'll be told that they were practicing their hunting skills so that they can hunt birds for food. If the players give them some meat or offer to help them hunt birds, they will be extremely grateful (this could lead to further adventures down the road).
D8=3:An old scarecrow stands solemnly by a lone field, its eyes seeming to follow the group. As they pass, it suddenly animates, along with 1d4 other scarecrows, all under a malevolent spell.
D8=4:The players see a group of one hundred men and women, led by one hundred men and women, running to the east. They are fleeing from a group of one hundred men and women, led by one hundred men and women. The band of refugees is seeking the safety of the nearby city.
D8=5:You see a single goblin on the side of the road, looking injured and abandoned. Upon closer inspection, the goblin reveals that it was left behind by its tribe and asks for help to find a new home. The party can either help the goblin find a new tribe or leave it to fend for itself.
D8=6:The party comes upon a group of 3d4+4 goblins playing a board game. If players approach them, they will challenge them to a game of their board game. If players lose, the goblins will rob them of their possessions!
D8=7:Along the road, a powerful storm begins to brew, with lightning striking all around. The party must find shelter but come across a haunted mansion that offers refuge. However, the house is cursed and the party must find a way to break the curse and survive the night.
D8=8:The party encounters 1d4 gnolls who are weaving grand tapestries of mythical tales. They invite the adventurers to add their own stories through thread and needle, offering a small woven keepsake in return.
d100 = 74
D8=1:A group of 1d8+2 humans are heading through the area with supplies. They are going to a nearby town to sell the supplies. They are willing to trade with anyone who approaches them.
D8=2:A farmer harvesting crops by the roadside.
D8=3:A sign warns of a dangerous animal in the area.
D8=4:A man is walking down the road, looking around nervously as if he is expecting to be attacked any moment. He is carrying a large chest between his arms and looking around nervously as if he is expecting to be attacked any moment but does not appear to be armed or ready to fight or defend himself if attacked by anyone at all despite looking around nervously as if he is expecting to be attacked any moment
D8=5:A wizard is studying a map, muttering to himself about an ancient artifact buried nearby. If players offer to help him, he will lead them on a quest to uncover the artifact.
D8=6:A swarm of angry bees descends upon the players, seeking revenge for their destroyed hive. The players must either negotiate with the bees or fight them off.
D8=7:You pass by an ancient oak tree with a trunk wide enough to hide in.
D8=8:A young dragon is having a tea party with a group of teddy bears. If the party tries to approach, the dragon becomes protective of their toys and may threaten the party.
d100 = 75
D8=1:As the party travels through a dense forest, they come across a tree that seems to be moving and groaning in pain. Upon closer inspection, they find out that the tree is actually a dryad who has been cursed by an evil witch. The party must find a way to break the curse and save the dryad before it's too late.
D8=2:A group of traveling actors are putting on a hilarious and entertaining play. They ask the players to join in and act out a scene with them.
D8=3:A traveling alchemist is in need of rare ingredients for their potions and offers a handsome reward to anyone who can gather them. However, the ingredients can only be found in a treacherous and dangerous dungeon guarded by a powerful monster.
D8=4:An old man approaches the players, begging for help. He says his wife is sick and needs medicine. If the players help him, he will reward them with gold.
D8=5:A merchant attempts to sell the players a map to a dungeon filled with extremely valuable treasure. He says it is not a dungeon players can find in any book. It is an original creation made by him and his party.
D8=6:You see a strange looking man, he is wearing a long cape and has a strange looking hat. You see several other men, they look like they are wearing armor but it is covered in moss and dirt. They have strange looking swords, they have strange designs on them. They will ask you if you have seen the strange looking man who is wearing the cape and strange looking hat.
D8=7:A group of men are walking down the road and talking about how much they love their wives and how great they are.
D8=8:A local farmer approaches the party and asks them to help him with his problem. His farm animals have been disappearing at night, and he suspects that a pack of wolves has been hunting them at night. He gives the party some wolves' pelts as a reward if they can find out what is causing this problem and fix it.
d100 = 76
D8=1:Vulture flies over and perches on a nearby tree. It's a griffon which had just killed an elk and is now waiting for it to be safe to eat.
D8=2:A group of kobolds is trying to sell a suspicious-looking potion to players. It's up to the players to decide if they want to take the risk and buy it or not.
D8=3:A group of musicians plays lively tunes at a crossroads.
D8=4:The road winds through an ancient battlefield, littered with rusting weapons and armor. As players traverse the field, 2d6 spectral warriors rise from their once-grave, seeking redemption through unending battle.
D8=5:A group of friendly goblins are being hunted by their own kind for betraying their tribe. They ask for the players' help in escaping and starting a new life.
D8=6:A man named Samuel is standing by the side of the road with a large box on the ground next to him. He is trying to convince a group of passersby to join his cult and convert to his religion, which is a combination of all different religions and philosophies that he has studied in his life. He will not let them leave until they convert to his religion, regardless of how much they protest against it.
D8=7:The players witness a fierce battle between two rival dragon clans. Will they try to intervene or just watch from a distance?
D8=8:As the party travels through a dense forest, they come across a tree that seems to be moving and groaning in pain. Upon closer inspection, they find out that the tree is actually a dryad who has been cursed by an evil witch. The party must find a way to break the curse and save the dryad before it's too late.
d100 = 77
D8=1:Down the road, the adventurers discover a large, cleared area where 3d6 ogres and goblins are holding a peaceful arm-wrestling competition. Visitors are welcome to join, and the participants take the sport very seriously but in good humor.
D8=2:A group of performers practicing their acrobatic routines.
D8=3:A powerful and charismatic vampire offers the players a deal - their lives in exchange for serving as his minions and helping him build his undead army.
D8=4:A group of 1d4 humans are arguing about where to go next. They are willing to take the players to a local village where there is a wizard who might be able to help them defeat the lizardfolk and save the world.
D8=5:You see a single butterfly fluttering on the side of the road. Roll a perception check. If the roll is successful, the party notices that the butterfly has a tiny message tied to its wing. The message is a request for help from a small village nearby.
D8=6:A wandering bard is playing a lute and singing songs for spare coins.
D8=7:The road winds through ancient ruins, overgrown with vegetation. As players navigate the overgrowth, 1d4 trolls emerge from the shadows, eager for fresh prey.
D8=8:A group of friendly talking rabbits are being chased by a hungry dragon. The players can choose to help the rabbits or face the dragon.
d100 = 78
D8=1:A man is walking along the road. He is carrying a large bag of feed. He is walking to his farm. He has been doing this for many years. He knows the area well and can give players directions if they ask him. He has no knowledge of the nearby dungeons or ruins.
D8=2:A group of fishermen are sitting by a small pond, fishing, drinking ale and laughing at each other's jokes. If players approach them, they will offer them ale and food if they need it.
D8=3:The party sees a group of 4 goblins playing some kind of game near the side of the road. They look like they're having fun. Any players who approach them will be invited to join the game. One of the goblins will speak Common and will explain that this is a game of chance where players wager on where an arrow will land after it's thrown by one of the goblins.
D8=4:A peaceful centaur tribe is traveling through the woods, but one of their members has gone missing. They ask the players for help in finding their missing friend.
D8=5:Two men are walking down the road singing about how they were cheated out of their money at a local inn. They are going to go back and demand their money back or they are going to kill the innkeeper.
D8=6:A traveling circus has set up camp on the side of the road. The players are welcome to watch the show and even participate in some of the acts if they'd like.
D8=7:A group of people are gathering around a new statue that has been recently erected in the city. The statue is of a famous hero from the city's past. The players can learn about this hero's history by listening to the people talking around the statue.
D8=8:A group of travelers are sharing stories around a campfire.
d100 = 79
D8=1:A group of children trying to catch butterflies.
D8=2:The players stumble upon a hidden temple dedicated to an ancient deity, guarded by fierce guardians and filled with valuable treasures. Will they risk their lives to explore its secrets?
D8=3:A street magician performs simple tricks to amuse passersby.
D8=4:A pair of young lovers, out for a picnic. A young couple, out for a picnic. It is a lovely day and they are enjoying it by the side of the road. If disturbed, they will ask if you would like to join them for lunch. They have plenty.
D8=5:The players hear a noise coming from inside a nearby ditch. They find a group of 2d6 dwarves who are celebrating their latest dig. They have stumbled upon a small treasure trove within the ditch and they are celebrating their newfound wealth.
D8=6:A group of men are sitting around telling stories about the local area. They are willing to tell the party about areas that they have been to and what has happened there.
D8=7:A tinker selling small gadgets and tools.
D8=8:A traveling lawyer offering his services to passersby.
d100 = 80
D8=1:A group of friendly talking rabbits are being chased by a hungry dragon. The players can choose to help the rabbits or face the dragon.
D8=2:The adventurers meet 2d4 bandits running a small but well-organized library in an old barn. They offer the party a choice of books to borrow and enjoy, seeking only to spread the joy of reading to all travelers.
D8=3:The party comes across a wounded dragon, who pleads for their help in defending its hoard from a group of greedy thieves.
D8=4:A large sinkhole has opened up in the middle of the road. As it turns out, a group of greedy treasure hunters unleashed a cursed artifact that caused the sinkhole. The adventurers must defeat them and retrieve the artifact before it causes any more damage.
D8=5:A woman with a large head and small body is looking for her pet gerbil that has gotten away from her again. She will ask the party if they have seen it and will offer them some freshly baked cookies if they help her find it. She lost the gerbil while she was wandering around looking for an ogre she saw earlier that day while out on the road. She's not sure if it was real or not, but it was big and had one eye, so she thinks it might have been an ogre or an ogress or something like that...
D8=6:A wagon full of apples and a human farmer. The farmer will offer you some of his apples. If you accept them, then a nearby apple tree will have a major apple blight and the farmer will be ruined. If you refuse them, the farmer will get angry and attack.
D8=7:A young woman looking for help to fix her broken cart.
D8=8:The players see a group of villagers holding a trial for a suspected witch. Will they intervene and try to save the accused, or let the villagers carry out their punishment?
d100 = 81
D8=1:A small, curious fox watches you from the edge of the road.
D8=2:A Elf Scout is running towards the players with a panicked look on his face. He is about to be attacked by 2d4+2 Giant Spiders. The players can help him defeat the spiders, or leave him to die.
D8=3:A man with a gorilla body named Gregor is looking for his lost sister. He knows she is in the area and keeps asking the party if they have seen her.
D8=4:A woman is reading a book under a tree.
D8=5:The players encounter a group of stranded travelers who were attacked by a group of giants. They will ask for help in retrieving their stolen belongings from the giants' lair, but the journey there is perilous.
D8=6:A small, sickly looking child crawls from the underbrush, pleading for help. As players approach, 1d4 imps reveal themselves, masquerading as the child to lure their victims.
D8=7:A group of players who are dressed as humans, and they are all singing songs of human love and romance, while they march through the woods. They will challenge any non-humans to battle.
D8=8:An old scarecrow stands solemnly by a lone field, its eyes seeming to follow the group. As they pass, it suddenly animates, along with 1d4 other scarecrows, all under a malevolent spell.
d100 = 82
D8=1:A group of men are standing on the side of the road. They are looking for work. They are willing to do anything.
D8=2:While traveling, the players will come across a beautiful and enchanted meadow filled with mythical creatures. But when they attempt to leave, they realize they have been trapped in the meadow and must solve a riddle to escape.
D8=3:A man crafting furniture by the roadside.
D8=4:A traveling medicine woman offers to heal any injuries or illnesses of the players in exchange for a rare and hard to find ingredient that only grows in a specific location.
D8=5:While resting for the night, the players are visited by a group of fairies who invite them to a magical feast. However, if they accept, they must pass a series of enchanting challenges and puzzles before they can leave.
D8=6:In a shaded grove, 2d10 hobgoblins practice calligraphy and painting on large sheets of bark. They welcome the adventurers to observe their art and may even offer to write the party's names in their elegant script.
D8=7:Q1: A group of 2d6 orcs are walking down the road. They are looking for food and supplies. They will attack the players if they feel threatened.
D8=8:A farmer selling eggs and milk from his cart.
d100 = 83
D8=1:Near a peaceful pond, 2d8 hobgoblins are teaching their young ones how to make simple traps and tools. They are hospitable and offer the party a chance to learn or simply relax by the water's edge.
D8=2:An old mill with a creaking waterwheel stands by the river.
D8=3:A group of 2d6 men carrying axes and wearing leather armor are walking down the road, looking for work as mercenaries for anyone who pays them well. They are led by a man named Egil Blackaxe who is loudmouthed and full of himself but actually has several years of experience fighting bandits and other dangerous creatures around this area. He is willing to hire himself and his men out to anyone who can meet his price.
D8=4:A group of men and women, who are dressed in rags and look like they have been traveling for miles, are sitting on the side of the road. The group of people are sitting on the right side of the road and looking exhausted. The group of people look like they are traveling to the next town, but they look like they can't go on anymore.
D8=5:Three women named Momma, Ma, and Ma are walking down the road with a cart full of turnips and other root vegetables. They're headed to the local shire to sell their harvest at market day.
D8=6:A group of pilgrims are heading to a distant holy site.
D8=7:An old man approaches the party and asks them if they can help him with his problem. His horse has been injured in an accident, and he needs someone to help him with an escort back to his village so that he can get his horse healed. He offers to pay them well if they help him with this escort service.
D8=8:A man is selling donkey jerky.
d100 = 84
D8=1:A powerful wizard challenges the players to a duel of conjuration magic. The winner can claim a powerful spellbook as their prize.
D8=2:A man named Maugh is on the road, looking for work. He's a strong man and is willing to carry the party's gear for a few coins.
D8=3:The road becomes rough and uneven, slowing your progress.
D8=4:A group of adventurers are being chased by a giant, angry chicken. They shout for help and beg the players to come to their aid.
D8=5:1d6 goblins are trying to steal an animal from the party's cart.
D8=6:An herbalist gathering plants by the roadside.
D8=7:A wandering bard is playing a lute and singing songs for spare coins.
D8=8:A man is trying to sell the players a map to a dungeon. The man claims the map was drawn by a famous explorer who has been lost in the dungeon for many years. The man is lying and wants to trick the players into buying a worthless map
d100 = 85
D8=1:A group of men are in the process of burying a body in a nearby grave. The men are from a nearby village, and it is their custom to bury bodies in their local graveyard as a funeral ceremony for their dead.
D8=2:Two men are on their way to the city and they are bringing a large wagon with them. One man is from the city and one man is from the country. They are going to meet a woman from the country and get married. The man from the country is nervous about getting married, so he is drinking. He is drunk and telling stories about the city and its people.
D8=3:A missing person flyer is posted on a nearby tree. If the players investigate, they will find out that the person is actually a werewolf and must be stopped before the full moon.
D8=4:A man is walking down the road. He is armed, but he looks like he's been traveling for a long time. He's hungry and thirsty, and he looks like he's ready to collapse.
D8=5:The scent of pine and fresh rain fills the air.
D8=6:A dusty old caravan approaches. It contains a trader who has just made a long, tiresome journey and is now returning home with his goods.
D8=7:The road is covered in mud, making it difficult to traverse.
D8=8:A Broken Sign - A signpost has been broken in half by some strong force or creature. The two pieces still stand, but the post has been snapped in two.
d100 = 86
D8=1:A somber procession of 2d8 ghostly apparitions walks along the road, chanting a mournful dirge. If disturbed, they become malevolent spirits, seeking to ensnare the living in their eternal sorrow.
D8=2:A group of players who are dressed as humans, and they are all singing songs of human misery and woe, while they march through the woods. They will challenge any non-humans to battle.
D8=3:A woman weaving a tapestry on a large loom.
D8=4:You come across a wooden signpost pointing to nearby towns and landmarks.
D8=5:The players stumble upon a hidden cave with a secret entrance. Inside, they find a group of scientists experimenting with new magical potions and willing to offer the players a free sample.
D8=6:The road splits into two paths, and you must choose which way to go.
D8=7:The party sees a group of 4d4 humans who are hunting deer.
D8=8:The party is approached by a group of men who want them to help them fight against a nearby tribe of orcs which regularly raid their village and steal their food and livestock.
d100 = 87
D8=1:A man with a large bird cage with a bird inside it is running toward the players. It looks like he has been chased by something...
D8=2:A group of pilgrims are heading to a distant holy site.
D8=3:You hear the distant sound of a river and consider taking a detour to replenish your water supply.
D8=4:The road leads to a disused and crumbling cemetery. As players pass, the ground beneath their feet quakes, and 2d6 skeletons claw their way from the earth, weapons in hand.
D8=5:The players see a group of villagers holding a trial for a suspected witch. Will they intervene and try to save the accused, or let the villagers carry out their punishment?
D8=6:A troubadour sings a ballad of heroes and lost loves.
D8=7:A man is walking along the road. He is carrying a large bag of feed. He is walking to his farm. He has been doing this for many years. He knows the area well and can give players directions if they ask him. He has no knowledge of the nearby dungeons or ruins.
D8=8:A group of 1d4+4 giant lizards is walking down the road, looking for food. If attacked, they will attack back with claws that deal 3d6 points of damage each round until all lizards are dead or the attacking party retreats from combat.
d100 = 88
D8=1:A group of men are arguing about whether the moon is made of cheese or eggshells.
D8=2:A group of dwarves is repairing a stone bridge that spans a small river.
D8=3:The adventurers meet 2d4 bandits running a small but well-organized library in an old barn. They offer the party a choice of books to borrow and enjoy, seeking only to spread the joy of reading to all travelers.
D8=4:While traveling through a swamp, the party comes across a group of lizardfolk who claim to be peaceful and offer to guide them through the treacherous terrain. But can the party trust them?
D8=5:A group of nobles hunting with their entourage.
D8=6:A man named Samuel is standing by the side of the road with a large box on the ground next to him. He is trying to convince a group of passersby to join his cult and convert to his religion, which is a combination of all different religions and philosophies that he has studied in his life. He will not let them leave until they convert to his religion, regardless of how much they protest against it.
D8=7:A group of 5 men and women are gathering water from a well. They will challenge the party to a fight if they try to take any water without helping them first.
D8=8:A merchant cart full of copper coins and a merchant. The merchant will offer you some copper coins. If you accept them, then the merchant will be robbed and killed by bandits later that night. If you refuse them, then the merchant will get angry and attack.
d100 = 89
D8=1:A woman is making a daisy chain.
D8=2:A young girl selling lemonade from a makeshift stand.
D8=3:An ominous mist rolls in from the marsh, carrying with it the shuffling forms of 3d6 bog mummies that reach out with waterlogged hands to drag the party down with them.
D8=4:A group of 2d4 dwarves is walking down the road towards a nearby village. They are discussing their plans to ambush the local orc camp and kill as many orcs as they can before heading back to their village.
D8=5:A group of bards are singing and playing music on the side of the road. They invite the players to join in and sing a song or two.
D8=6:The road crosses a little-used railway track, dusty and overgrown.
D8=7:A group of 2d8 men wearing chainmail armor and carrying swords and shields are walking down the road toward you. They are Lord Castor's men and they are looking for trouble. They are led by a man named Sir Reginald Castor who is a younger brother of Lord Castor's who wants to prove that he can be as tough as his older brother by bullying someone into submission or by forcing them to pay 'taxes' for using the road that passes through Lord Castor's lands which he feels rightfully belongs to him since he is Lord Castor's brother and the only person who has any right to claim Castor lands as their own since Castor lands rightfully belong to them since they are Castor's brothers by blood and thus they have more right to Castor lands than Castor himself has since Castor is only their brother by blood when it comes to lands since lands rightfully belong to those who have more right to them than those who do not have more right
D8=8:A cat follows you for a few miles before darting off into the woods.
d100 = 90
D8=1:A lemonade stand is offering cool drinks on a hot day.
D8=2:A horse has gotten loose from a nearby pasture and is galloping down the road, heading towards the city at full speed. It belongs to a high ranking official of the city and is carrying important documents that must be delivered before they can be read by the local officials. If they're delivered late, they will have no legal standing and could be declared invalid if contested in court by an opposing party. Players should feel free to take advantage of this opportunity if they're so inclined.
D8=3:A group of travelers are setting up camp for the night.
D8=4:A band of 1d6 masked bandits ambush the party's caravan, demanding they hand over all their valuables. One of the bandits drops a locket with a mysterious family crest, which may lead to further intrigue.
D8=5:A group of men are in the process of hanging a thief from a tree. The men are from a nearby village, and it is their custom to hang thieves from trees as punishment for their crimes.
D8=6:A group of 4 knights in plate armor ride down the road on warhorses. They are carrying a chest of money to a nearby city. The knights are ready to fight any bandits they meet along the way.
D8=7:A group of faeries invite the player to join their magical dance in the woods. The players must make a DC check to resist the hypnotic music and escape unharmed. Those who fail will be trapped in the faeries' realm and must complete a series of tasks to earn their freedom.
D8=8:A man is walking along the road. He is carrying a sword and shield. He is wearing armor and a kilt. He is going to the nearby town to get supplies for the local militia.
d100 = 91
D8=1:A group of men are standing on the side of the road. They are looking for work. They are willing to do anything.
D8=2:A group of hermits have set up camp in the woods and are searching for a legendary flower that only blooms once every century. They will reward the party if they can find the flower for them.
D8=3:A group of kids are chasing each other.
D8=4:The party sees a group of 4 men and women, gathering food from a field. They are farmers and will tell the party to leave the field if they try to take any food without helping them first.
D8=5:A group of friendly gnomes offers the players a ride on their magical balloon, but they must first help the gnomes gather supplies for their journey.
D8=6:Two men, who are dressed as traveling merchants, are arguing about the price of a knife. Both men are arguing about the price of a knife. One of the men really wants to buy the knife, but the other man doesn't want to sell it.
D8=7:A woman is standing in the road. Her name is Brunhilda. She is beautiful, but she is also very old and very ugly. She has been cursed by an evil wizard and she asks for help getting rid of the curse.
D8=8:A pair of young lovers, out for a picnic. A young couple, out for a picnic. It is a lovely day and they are enjoying it by the side of the road. If disturbed, they will ask if you would like to join them for lunch. They have plenty.
d100 = 92
D8=1:A missing person flyer is posted on a nearby tree. If the players investigate, they will find out that the person is actually a werewolf and must be stopped before the full moon.
D8=2:A group of eight dwarves are looking for an ancient dwarven ruin that is hidden in the mountains nearby. One of them is actually an assassin who is looking for an old dwarven treasure cache that hangs around the neck of one of the dwarves. This dwarf has only been with the party for three months, so he has not had time to be aware that the other dwarves are not really his friends or even his colleagues.
D8=3:A group of 5 men and women are gathering water from a well. They will challenge the party to a fight if they try to take any water without helping them first.
D8=4:A group of 4d6 humans are fleeing from a pack of 3d10 wolves.
D8=5:Crazed Elf: An insane elf is running down the road. He is shouting about giant rats. If players approach, he will attack them with a shortsword. He is actually a member of the Cult of the Rat and has been sent to cause trouble along the road. If players kill him, they will find a strange tattoo on his arm which leads to a local tavern which caters to Cult of the Rat members. Players can discover the location of the Cult of the Rat's hideout by investigating the tattoo.
D8=6:The road winds through a serene, almost magical, forest glade.
D8=7:A sign warns of a steep hill ahead.
D8=8:You hear the distant chime of church bells from a nearby town.
d100 = 93
D8=1:A traveling circus of fire elementals offers to put on a fire breathing show for the players. However, the show could quickly turn dangerous if the fire gets out of control.
D8=2:A priestess of Beldaroon approaches the party, asking them to help her destroy a band of undead which are attacking her village and killing her people.
D8=3:A lone adventurer is searching for a legendary treasure, but they are being stalked by a group of bounty hunters hired by an evil sorcerer. The party can choose to help the adventurer and share in the treasure, or they can turn them over to the bounty hunters for a reward.
D8=4:A lone traveler is stuck in quicksand on the side of the road. He claims to be a famous explorer and will offer a reward for anyone who can save him. However, he is actually a con artist and the reward is fake.
D8=5:The wail of a horn rises from a nearby hill, signaling the charge of 2d4 centaurs armed with combat-ready spears, intent on defending their territory from intruders.
D8=6:A merchant attempts to sell the players a map to a dungeon filled with extremely valuable treasure. He says it is not a dungeon players can find in any book. It is an original creation made by him and his party.
D8=7:The party comes across a group of halflings having a picnic in a peaceful meadow. They invite the players to join them and share their delicious food and drink.
D8=1:A group of 1d8 goblins attempts a daring heist on the party, using crude but effective traps to slow them down. One goblin carries a map highlighting their hideout.
D8=2:A group of women picking berries from the bushes.
D8=3:A dog is digging a hole.
D8=4:A group of 1d4+3 men are sitting around a campfire, singing songs and drinking ale. They don't mind if the players join in.
D8=5:A group of 1d4+2 men are standing by the road. They are all drunk and will attempt to harass (or mug, or rob) any passersby.
D8=6:A young couple asking for directions to the nearest inn.
D8=7:An Old Campfire - A campfire burns here. It has not been used for a few days. If players investigate, they find some old bones that were cooked by someone a few days ago.
D8=8:A flock of birds suddenly takes flight from nearby trees, startling your horses.
d100 = 95
D8=1:A young couple asking for directions to the nearest inn.
D8=2:The players find a small shack. Inside, they find the body of a dead man, 2d6 chickens, and 3d4 geese. The chickens and geese are alive. There is also a small, hungry pony in the corner. The pony is extremely friendly and will follow whoever feeds it.
D8=3:You see a strange looking man, he is wearing robes and has a staff with a strange looking crystal at the top of it. He is talking to another man about a strange creature that has the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
D8=4:An old wooden signpost stands at a crossroads, marked by scratches and claw marks. Suddenly, 1d4 manticores swoop down, their barbed tails poised to strike.
D8=5:A farmer harvesting crops by the roadside.
D8=6:A party of 2d4 bandits attack!
D8=7:A group of 2d4 gnolls are hunting in the area. If the players get too close, they'll attack.
D8=8:You pass by a derelict house that looks like it hasn't been lived in for years.
d100 = 96
D8=1:A crying woman is sitting on the side of the road, surrounded by a ring of mushrooms. If the players approach, she will beg for their help to break her curse and return her to her true form of a dryad.
D8=2:You see a young man, he is wearing robes and has a staff with a strange looking crystal at the top of it. He is talking to another wizard about a strange creature that has the body of a lion and the head of an eagle.
D8=3:A horse-drawn cart with a human selling cooked chickens and potatoes. He will offer you some cooked chicken
D8=4:A bard is performing acrobatics for a small crowd.
D8=5:A merchant cart full of copper coins and a merchant. The merchant will offer you some copper coins. If you accept them, then the merchant will be robbed and killed by bandits later that night. If you refuse them, then the merchant will get angry and attack.
D8=6:A young scout on a mission, asking for assistance.
D8=7:The players come across a group of children who have been kidnapped by a wicked witch. They will need to use their wit and magic to outsmart the witch and save the children before it's too late.
D8=8:A man selling candles made from beeswax.
d100 = 97
D8=1:The party comes across a group of 2d8 men with long beards, long robes, and long staffs. They are men of the cloth, and they are angry. They have been traveling from village to village trying to warn people about a terrible beast. They have been met with laughter and scorn. The party can do a good deed by listening to the men.
D8=2:The road opens into a field where 2d6 trolls are setting up a makeshift market, selling curious trinkets and preserved foods. They're surprisingly polite, offering fair trades and even a cup of herbal tea for travelers who browse their wares.
D8=3:A group of merchants are traveling through the forest to the next village. They have a cage full of live chickens and other animals. They are hoping to sell them in the next village, but they are concerned about wild animals attacking them along the way. They will offer you some live chickens in exchange for protecting their cages from wild animals during their journey through the forest.
D8=4:A group of apprentices is practicing swordplay.
D8=5:A man is delivering milk from a cart.
D8=6:A merchant gives the party an item for free if they'll tell him their names and where they are traveling.
D8=7:A stray cat is sunning itself on a rock.
D8=8:A caravan of merchants is traveling down the road, but their cart breaks and they need help fixing it. If the party helps, the merchants reward them with a rare and valuable item.
d100 = 98
D8=1:An Old Tale - An old man sitting on a bench tells your group an old tale about a nearby dungeon. He says that the dungeon is full of treasure. He says that it is a dangerous place and you should not go near it. He says that there is a dragon in it. If a player asks if he has seen the dragon, he will never answer the question for fear it will curse him.
D8=2:A young woman looking for help to fix her broken cart.
D8=3:A group of fairies are having a dance party on the road. They invite the players to join in and have some fun with some magical music and dancing.
D8=4:A traveling bard sings and plays, hoping to make some money. His name is Steve and he is actually very good.
D8=5:A group of goblins are attacked by a group of orcs.
D8=6:A traveling circus has set up on the side of the road, offering games and performances to passing travelers. The players can participate and potentially win prizes.
D8=7:A talking sword in the hands of a fallen warrior begs to be wielded by one of the players. The sword's previous owner can provide information about its history and powers.
D8=8:The party sees a large group of men arguing with each other and waving their arms around in anger. If any of the men see the players, they will demand that the players tell them who is right and who is wrong in their argument.
d100 = 99
D8=1:A merchant is selling warm meat pies from a street cart.
D8=2:A ranger warns you of bandits in the area and advises caution.
D8=3:A hawk circles overhead, scanning the ground for prey.
D8=4:A man, who is dressed as a traveling farmer, is singing a song about a princess and a dragon. The song is about how the princess was captured by a dragon, but saved by a knight. The man is singing the song really bad and really off key. The man is really bad and really off key, which means that players might be tempted to help him with his song.
D8=5:A bard is telling a spooky ghost story.
D8=6:A group of children sells lemonade and cookies by the roadside.
D8=7:A roadside shrine has a few fresh flowers laid at its base.
D8=8:A street vendor selling freshly baked bread.
d100 = 100
D8=1:The road forks and a signpost is covered in vines, making it unreadable. If the players take the wrong path, they stumble upon a cursed village and must find a way to break the curse before it's too late.
D8=2:Two old men named Gramps and Gramps are sitting on top of a nearby hill, watching you pass by. They're watching for strangers or troublemakers. If they see any, they'll holler down at you.
D8=3:A man and his horse camped out on the side of the road. They are lost. They will ask for directions to the nearest town.
D8=4:A broken down carriage on the side of the road holds a group of nobles who were on their way to a grand ball. They need the party's help to get the carriage fixed and continue on their journey, but there may be more to their story than meets the eye.
D8=5:A religious fanatic is preaching about the end of the world and how the world is being punished for the sins of humans.
D8=6:A merchant selling magical potions and scrolls on the side of the road, promising great power and wealth to those who purchase them.
D8=7:A group of women are walking down the road and talking about how much they love their husbands and how great they are.
D8=8:A couple is picnicking under a tree.
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