Life in a city of some size is never dull. The poor huddle for warmth behind the churches and mansions of the upper crust, thieves and smugglers dodge the king’s guards, merchants hunt for the perfect bargain, and most people simply try to survive.
This table is designed for a European inspired fantasy set in a technological and cultural age equivalent to the Middle Ages up to the Early Modern Period (ca. 1100-1750 AD.).
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A glimpse of steel under homespun clothing alerts the heroes to someone who may appear a humble farmer or labourer but is in fact wearing chain mail and carrying concealed weapons. What’s their agenda?
A crowd has gathered to watch an execution. Who is dying today, and why? Will the crowd cheer or protest the execution? How will the armed men of the authorities respond to the latter?
A couple of town guards or watchmen go around the main traffic lanes, putting up posters of wanted criminals, new taxes, or other official affairs that may prove bad news to the heroes.
An obviously sick person falls over in the street and will likely die if no one rushes to his or her aid. The symptoms may be obvious or obscure, resulting from a contagious disease or simply from starvation and exposure.
A breeder of fine horses is looking to hire guards to deliver a prize stallion to another breeder; a third breeder is suspected of trying to steal the horse en route. The stallion may be a well-behaved beast or a complete nightmare (pun intended).To generate more suggestions, simply refresh the page.