BRPG Encounter Table: Turbulent Encounters in Efrat’s Streets

Random Encounter Table: Efrat

This table provides a variety of encounters Elior and Shimon may face as they search for Yair in the village of Efrat. Ranging from dangerous threats to helpful allies, the encounters reflect the socio-political tensions of the time, as well as the cultural practices of the ancient Israelite community.

Table

Extremely Hurtful Encounters (1-5)

1. A group of three bandits ambushes Elior and Shimon. Each bandit has 12 HP, +4 to attack, and an AC of 13. If defeated, they drop 10 shekels and a crude dagger.
2. A villager falsely informs the party that Yair was captured by Philistines, leading them into a trap set by local bandits. The trap deals 1d6 damage and incapacitates one character for 1 round.
3. A sudden storm rolls in, causing a mudslide. Elior and Shimon must make a DC 12 Dexterity saving throw or take 1d8 damage from falling debris.
4. Elior overhears a gossiping woman claim that Yair is a coward and a traitor. This lowers Elior’s charisma by -1 during interactions until he dispels these rumors.
5. A local merchant tries to swindle the party, offering them rotten supplies for inflated prices. If accepted, they lose 5 shekels and gain an item that has no use in their quest.

Moderate Nuisance Encounters (6-10)

1. A villager shares tales of Yair’s past as a fierce warrior and suggests visiting the elder for insights. The delay causes them to lose 1d4 hours of daylight.
2. Elior and Shimon find a lost child who claims to know where Yair is but leads them to the wrong part of the village, wasting precious time.
3. Shimon encounters a market seller who offers him a choice of supplies but charges double the normal price for a simple water skin (2 shekels instead of 1).
4. Elior overhears the village gossiping about strange figures seen at the edge of town. This provides a +1 to perception rolls for the next encounter but instills fear, causing a -1 to wisdom rolls until they confront the danger.
5. A local herbalist offers a few medicinal herbs worth 5 shekels, but they argue about the price, causing a delay and giving the party -1 to charisma until they negotiate.

Helpful Encounters (11-15)

1. A farmer, impressed by their dedication, offers Elior and Shimon fresh produce that can restore 1d4 health points to each of them.
2. Shimon discovers an old map showing shortcuts to potential locations where Yair might be, granting advantage on navigation checks for the next two encounters.
3. A traveling musician performs a song about Yair, boosting the morale of the villagers. The party gains +1 charisma for the next social interaction.
4. An elderly woman shares a prophecy regarding Yair, giving them insight into potential challenges they may encounter, allowing them to roll with advantage for one combat encounter.
5. A merchant is willing to trade a sling for a favor (finding his lost goat). The sling provides a +1 to ranged attack rolls.

Very Helpful Encounters (16-20)

1. The village elder knows Yair personally and offers to send a messenger to call him to the square, speeding up the quest by a day.
2. A group of villagers rally around Elior and Shimon, offering them food and resources. The party gains 10 shekels and 3 rations.
3. A local smith offers to forge weapons for the duo at a discounted price, granting them +1 attack on any weapons purchased.
4. A mysterious seeing woman is found in the marketplace who offers prophetic wisdom, allowing one player to take an additional action in their next encounter.
5. Word spreads of their quest, and concerned citizens join them, increasing their group size by 1 NPC who can assist in combat.

Extremely Helpful Encounters (21-25)

1. Yair himself is found in the square, ready to join their cause, providing tactical advantages for upcoming battles.
2. A local healer offers to bless the party, giving them +2 to their next health roll and providing healing herbs that restore 2d4 health each.
3. A former soldier in the village tells them insider information about Philistine tactics, giving them a +2 to all combat rolls against Philistines.
4. They discover a hidden cache of weapons, including a sharp sword (+2 attack), sturdy shield (+1 defense), and a set of throwing stones (+1 ranged attack).
5. The villagers, inspired by Elior and Shimon’s courage, provide a bounty of supplies, granting the party +5 shekels, 5 rations, and a set of maps leading to Philistine-held territories.

Bible Trivia Encounter

In the spirit of ancient learning, Elior and Shimon may engage with villagers over trivia derived from the story of David and Goliath (1 Samuel 17). This will enrich their understanding and bolster their confidence.

• Question 1: What was the name of the warrior who challenged the Israelites, known as the champion of the Philistines?
• Question 2: What kind of weapon did David use to defeat Goliath?
• Question 3: What did David refuse to wear when he went to battle against Goliath?
• Question 4: Who was the king of Israel at the time of David and Goliath’s battle?
• Question 5: What was the name of David’s father?

Roll 1d20.

Add the number of correct answers.

Final result = 1–25.

Correct Answers

1. Goliath

2. A sling and a stone

3. King Saul’s armor

4. Saul

5. Jesse