These random things articles are designed as quick idea generators for time-pressed GMs who want to inject some additional details into their game, in this article we look at items of interest adventurers might find in a treasure trove.
When you need some inspiration just roll a D20 and consult the table:
| No. | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | A small statue of a man with an eye in the centre of his forehead (worth 1d10 x 10 GP) |
| 2 | A red coloured gemstone that changes to a deep purple colour when it catches the light (worth 2d4 x 10 GP). |
| 3 | The preserved skin of a strange animal (worth 1d10 x 10 GP). |
| 4 | Three bolts of a luxurious satin-like cloth (worth 3d6 x 10 GP). |
| 5 | A silver ring inscribed with strange sigils (worth 1d10 x 100 GP). |
| 6 | 2d20 gold coins depicting the emperor of some ancient and long forgotten empire (worth 1 GP per coin although possibly more to a collector/historian). |
| 7 | 1d4 silver trade bars (worth 50 GP each). |
| 8 | A golden circlet inlaid with precious stones (worth 1d6 x 1000 GP). |
| 9 | A small model ship that, when placed on water, always points towards the location of the real ship it is linked to, currently wrecked off the coast. |
| 10 | An ancient copper bell that sounds musically when rung (worth 10 GP). |
| 11 | A faded oil painting depicting an ancient monarch overlooking his kingdom (worth 4d6 x 100 GP). |
| 12 | A fairly detailed map of the local area, depicting some hazards and danger areas (worth 25 GP). |
| 13 | 3d6 large golden triangular coins (worth 2 GP each). |
| 14 | A darkwood longstaff with the head carved intricately to resemble a dragon with snarling most (worth 5 SP for basic staff, more if magical). |
| 15 | A neatly stacked pile of 2d6 cannonballs (5 GP each). |
| 16 | 1d4 barrels of rum (2 SP each). |
| 17 | A small doll that appears to have been pierced numerous times with 1d4 silver pins (1 CP for the doll, 1 SP each for the pins). |
| 18 | The preserved and stuffed head of a gnoll. |
| 19 | A small dagger that seems cold to the touch, steam rises from it (worth approx 400 GP). |
| 20 | A knapsack that magically (and seemingly randomly) changes the colour of anything placed within it (worth approx 50 GP). |
Cool list
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Many thanks for pointing this out Jesse, I had missed a quotation mark out, it has now been corrected 🙂