D&D Random Tables for Dungeon Masters

Common male names for human NPCs

Common female names for human NPCs

Names for elven NPCs

Names for dwarven NPCs

Names for halfling NPCs

Names for orc and goblin NPCs

Names and virtue names for tiefling NPCs

Names for taverns, inns, and pubs

Names for various shops and businesses

Names for cities, towns, and large settlements

Names for villages and small settlements

Notable features in the wilderness

Names for streets, roads, and alleys

Random events while traveling on roads

Environmental features and hazards in dungeons

Weather and atmospheric conditions

Descriptive qualities for found treasure

Quirks, mannerisms, and personality aspects

What drives NPCs - their goals and desires

Plot hooks and rumors heard in taverns

Adventure starters and quest beginnings

Things that go wrong during quests

Complete treasure cache descriptions from small to legendary

What you find when looting a body or picking a pocket

Individual gem descriptions with color and quality

Valuable non-magical art and decorative objects

Mundane trade goods, materials, and commodities

Enchanted swords, axes, bows, and exotic arms

Enchanted armor, shields, helmets, and protective gear

Cloaks, rings, amulets, boots, and miscellaneous magic

Mysterious liquids described by appearance, scent, and taste

Magical scrolls, spellbooks, and enchanted written works

Odd, flavorful non-magical curiosities

Items found in pockets, bags, and bedside tables

Enigmatic items that feel magical or significant

Traps found in dungeons, tombs, and ruins

Natural and supernatural hazards in the wild

What activates a trap - build your own combinations

What happens when a trap goes off

Chaotic effects when magic goes haywire

Strange magical phenomena in the environment

When potions, rituals, or enchantments go wrong

What a dungeon room looks like when players enter

Small details that make dungeon rooms feel real

Doors, archways, gates, and passages

Brain teasers, riddles, and physical puzzles for dungeons

What dead bodies and remains look like

Food and drink served at fantasy taverns and inns

Things that happen while the party is at the tavern

Colorful NPCs found drinking and socializing

The overall vibe when the party walks through the door