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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An alchemist or herbalist is desperately in need of a rare ingredient and tries to hire the characters to acquire it. Genuine scientist or a scam artist? Only time can tell.
A member of a rarely seen race or culture, likely a traveller from a far-off land, wants to strike up a conversation—or a fight—with one of the characters.
A smart thief has trained a magpie or ferret to steal shiny objects in return for treats. Sure, most of the loot may be bits of glass, but every once in a while something valuable will turn up—so that's where a character's magical ring or silver spoon went.
The heroes overhear people in a tavern or alehouse discussing the idea that the captain of the guard or local militia is on the take. Disturbingly, they seem to be able to back up their claims. It may be time to look into widespread corruption, or if the captain is an honest man, clear his name of the smears.
A prize bull, ram or stallion is being escorted through town. The heroes may end up hired to ensure no one steals it or they’re just unfortunate enough to be in the way and get side-eyed as potential thieves. Either way, everything that can go wrong goes wrong. The animal falls sick, is stolen, runs off, panics and trashes a china shop, you name it.To generate more suggestions, simply refresh the page.