#DnD #Plothook:

The leader of a traveling circus approaches the party with a strange problem. Each time a new member is hired for a particular role in the show, they vanish after only a few performances. None have mentioned quitting beforehand and rumors are starting to spread through the camp.

#DnD #Plothook:

A portion of the dungeon has sunk into a swamp, was damaged by an earthquake, or otherwise collapsed over the eons.

Here, rooms and hallways are at a steep incline or perhaps completely vertical. Add oozes or other foes that can move along ceilings and walls for a unique challenge.

#DnD #Plothook:

After defeating a group of bandits in the wilderness, the PCs find a mysterious egg among the other stolen goods.

The things parents were already on bandits' trail and if the PCs decide to keep the egg it's only a matter of time until the creatures try to take back what's theirs.

#DnD #Plothook:

A string of attacks by the undead spurs a retired adventurer to hire the PCs to clear out an abandoned keep.

She doesn't mention her old adventures delving into the dungeons below or the companion she abandoned during an ambush... now he's using dark new powers to seek his revenge.

#DnD #Plothook:

A sickness spreading through a major city has been linked to copper pieces with a strange symbol etched onto them.

Anyone who handles one of these strange coins falls severely ill within a day or two, and at least a dozen have already been found in circulation.

#DnD #Plothook:

For months, the city has been plagued by strange disappearances. Each week, two seemingly-unconnected individuals are reported missing.

They're secretly being kidnapped and paired against each other and/or monsters for the amusement of the members of a secret society or cult.

#DnD #Ploothook:

When an alleged murderer is released on a technicality, a family member of one of the victims plots to lock them away forever by copycatting the original crime scene style. Will the frame job be successful or fail to be convincing? Was the accused even the true original culprit?

#DnD #Plothook:

One of the PCs receives word that a family member is suspected missing and their help is needed.

Investigation reveals that the relative signed on with some settlers heading to the frontier several months ago. They promised to write home often but no one has heard from them since.

#DnD #Plothook:

In a busy marketplace, a man stumbles up and begs for help before collapsing. They notice he's abnormally hairy, has very sharp teeth, and is wearing a red collar with the word "Lucky".

A moment later, they hear calls from a small girl through the crowd. "Luuuuuucky, here boy!"

#DnD #Plothook:

Rumors are that a long-dead pirate crew has returned and their ghostly ship is preying on innocent vessels once more.

Truth is, someone is using the old legends to scare off anyone who wanders too close to something hidden somewhere on the island chain near a small port town.