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 local brute has a bad day and something to prove, and looks to take it out on the biggest guy nearby. A fight is likely to ensue.
A street rat unsuccessfully attempts to cut a hero’s purse or pick his or her pocket. Once discovered the urchin takes off at a run—will the heroes pursue?
An angry coachman beats on his exhausted horse with a stick or whip. Will the heroes interfere with obvious animal abuse?
The heroes are stopped in the street by members of the watch or local militia. They are being asked a lot of questions, leaving them with certain that the guards are looking for a bribe. The protection racket is going strong in this part of town, and the heroes are sure to be harassed regularly by thugs in uniform—until they do something about it.
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.