The Little Things | 5e Random Tables

November 25, 2023
Posted by Luke Hart

By Eric Gronske

These 5e random tables can be used to enhance your game by providing new and interesting items for your players to encounter. Feel free to customize these 5e random tables as desired to fit your and your players' playstyle.

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Fey Pastries (or feystries)

Use these if the characters are shopping for something sweet or are at a fun event, like a carnival, festival, etc.

d10	Item w/ Description	Cost
1	*Quickcakes* Named for the speed at which they’re devoured and the sugar rush they grant, these sweet, small cakes covered in sugary icing, glazed fruits, and lots of sprinkles are favorites among elvish and fey youth.	3 sp
2	*Yumworm* A long strand of fried dough, filled with fruit compote and cream, typically slurped like a strand of spaghetti.	1 gp
3	*Bloomdough Cookies* The result of strange fey wildlife, these cookies are nothing more than cooked flowers glazed with icing.	2 cp
4	*Chubbles* Light and delicious, chubbles are chocolate-covered bubbles made from a syrupy concoction, tasting of rich cocoa and maple.	6 cp
5	*Flutterfloofs* Butterflies cooked in fluffy, pancake-like batter; when slathered with melted butter or peanut butter, they begin to move about and surge with a buttery flavor.	2 sp
6	*Mewdles* Cinnamon shortbread cookies that cause the user to think and feel like a cat for a short time.	4 sp
7	*Berry Blue Bun* A rolled bun of sweet fried bread filled with a blue-colored berry jelly, which always dyes the consumer’s tongue blue.	8 sp
8	*Flameflake Bread* Crispy, flaky bread that crackles like fire while warm; the fire sustains the heat, meaning the pastry never goes cold.	2 gp
9	*Hodgepodge Pie* A pie made from any and all available ingredients in one’s kitchen; it’s a one-of-a-kind experience and despite the random nature, the pie always comes out delicious.	5 sp
10	*Cloudcream Strudel* A pillow of flaky dough that houses an aerated cream made from captured clouds and sweet cream swirled together.	2 gp

Carved Statues

Use these as decorations in empty maps, corners, or spaces. Alternatively, if the party is in search of furniture for an abode, consider these as available options.

d10	Item w/ Description	Cost
1	*Jade Dancer* A statuette of verdant green jade that depicts a beautiful dancer in pure bliss.	1,250 gp
2	*Eagle Totem* A 10-foot tall darkwood totem of multiple eagles with wings outstretched, each one displaying its own design and personality.	150 gp
3	*Arbor Knight* Carved into a small tree, this statue shows a knight at one with the tree it’s made from, wielding a strong branch as a weapon and its dense bark as the shield.	400 gp
4	*Cold Fire* An ice sculpture carved in the shape of a raging inferno, both fire and ice together as one.	80 gp
5	*Wooden Bear* A towering upright bear with massive claws and pointy teeth; the carvings of its body are rough and chipped as if possibly made by a bear itself.	100 gp
6	*Coral Snake* A sculpture made up of numerous coral vertebrae, all put together to form a large pink-orange snake.	475 gp
7	*Jackal Totem* A mix of light beach wood and soft sandstone turned into a vigilant jackal with a wicked smile.	250 gp
8	*Rising Phoenix* A spiraling tower of cherry-red wood, carved to appear as a burning phoenix rising from the ashes.	650 gp
9	*Antler Fable* The story of a brave young girl on a quest carved into a pair of massive elk antlers.	525 gp
10	*Creepy Kitty* A sculpture of a lithe cat bending in strange ways made from the stained bones of a large whale.	75 gp

Children’s Toys

Use these as purchasable items for characters, as well as to describe the activities and games of children within your world.

d10	Item w/ Description	Cost
1	*Many-eyed Plush Doll* A blob of mismatched fabrics covered in numerous eyes, each one a different color and design.	5 cp
2	*Gliding Eagle* A wooden figurine of a soaring eagle with fabric wings, able to glide through the air when thrown.	3 gp
3	*Everbouncing Balls* Rubber-like balls that never lose their original bounciness, making them lifelong toys if one can manage to always catch them.	5 gp
4	*Clockwork Duck* A simple mechanism allows this wooden approximation of a duck to kick and swim when placed in water.	8 sp
5	*Village Destruction Playset* This playset allows any child to live out their fantasy of being the fire-breathing dragon that destroys the town; it includes a toy dragon, screaming citizen dolls, and easily breakable building models.	6 sp
6	*Buggy Racers* Small collectible model vehicles, primarily carriages and wagons, that children can use to race one another. Some creative individuals have even managed to craft racing tracks.	1 sp
7	*Pot of Goo* The ever-popular pot of goo is nothing more than a clay urn that contains a slimy mixture made of… unknown materials. Not safe for consumption.	8 cp
8	*Beast Whistle* Once a tool used by ancient druids, this wooden whistle allows the user to replicate numerous animals’ noises and calls with a bit of know-how.	1 gp
9	*Heroic Action Figure* Complete with small weapons, a suit of armor, and karate chop action, this toy is a favorite amongst scrappy children and future adventurers.	2 gp
10	*Beginner’s Magic Kit* A mix of an illusion kit and a very basic spellbook, this box set contains trick cards, spellcasting ingredients, and instructions for the proper use of magic.	7 gp

Treasures of a Shipwreck

Use these if the characters have stumbled upon a sunken ship or a crashed ship landing. These may be in addition to basic sailing supplies found amongst the wreckage.

d10	Item w/ Description	Cost
1	*Collection of Maps* A partially ruined set of charts and maps that display the location of once-hidden sites of interest; keep an eye out for any “X”s .	30 gp
2	*Rare Produce from Faraway Lands* A crate filled with exotic fruits, vegetables, and spices. They can be sold or consumed.	500 gp
3	*Whispering Totem* A small statue, no longer than 1 foot in length, that seems to fill one’s mind with whispers; it’s form may be whatever you deem fit, but its eyes are always deep set pits of blackness.	42 gp
4	*The Captain’s Keg of Rum* Mostly full and well-preserved, this keg of spiced rum can provide those who find it a lovely evening with friends, or a disastrous evening of mishaps.	25 gp
5	*Enchanted Figurehead* A wooden figurehead of a beautiful mermaid leading the ship ahead with arms at the ready has an enchantment that allows the figurehead to glow slightly when in dark, providing a feeling of comfort to any who stand near.	250 gp
6	*A Still-Beating Heart* Found in a barnacle-covered chest, this cold blue heart beats regularly, possibly still connected to its former owner.	45 gp
7	*The Jewelry of a Noble* Separated from its former owner, this small collection of fine jewelry would fetch a fine price at any nearby market, so long as the previous owner’s family should not find any of it.	2,250 gp
8	*Lighthouse Key* A nearby lighthouse provides a safe place for rest on the sea, and this key allows any who find it entry, providing beds, stocked food, and wood for fires.	10 gp
9	*Ancient Antiquities* Clay pots, rusted jewelry, and stone carvings are among the items found here, as only strong materials could remain lost for so long without falling apart; however, it would take a true expert in history to decipher the origins of such a find.	3,750 gp
10	*Mysterious Egg* A large egg, with not but a nick or a scratch on its surface, lies among the wreckage; what secrets it holds within may be a story all its own.	1,000 gp