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 married couple get into a loud argument in the street, possibly coming to blows.
A small-time bureaucrat has had it with bad employers, taxes, and nagging spouses, causing him or her to have a complete melt-down in a public place before the guards can drag him or her away.
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?
The heavens open and a torrential downpour begins, causing people and animals in the street to bolt for shelter. The heroes may find themselves making new friends under awnings and in crowded shops.
An alchemist lost or dropped a bag somewhere, containing a small number of vials of random, unlabelled potions. Hijinks ensue as the heroes try to identify the vials’ contents. Even better if the alchemist who made the potions deliberately mislabelled them; a powerful defensive potion such as Elixir of the Turtle might sport a label reading ‘Sweet Tea’ in neat cursive, and so forth. Alternatively, the potions may be labelled not after their contents but after whom they were made for—‘Mr. Thatcher’ does not offer a lot of clues as to the elixir’s intended purpose.To generate more suggestions, simply refresh the page.