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1) Two elderly women are selling flowers by the side of the street. They are hoping to raise money for a children’s charity.
2) There is a bad smell coming from a public water fountain.
3) A couple of city watchmen are arguing over which of them will get to eat the last honey cake.
4) A carriage rolls down the street. On it is a man who looks like he is dead. He is completely covered in a white sheet.
5) A dwarven statue of Maximus Duin stands near the corner of the street.
6) A group of kids are playing with small wooden boats in the street.
7) A drunk man stumbles around, singing loudly. He is clearly very upset about something.
8) A lantern hanging over the street begins to swing of its own accord.
9) A boy runs up to an elderly woman. He has her purse and is hoping she won’t notice.
10) A man is walking through the streets, selling fake gold rings that he claims are real.
11) A woman walking with her husband is being pushed into an alleyway by a group of unsavory looking individuals.
12) A pickpocket has just stolen a man’s wallet. He is now running away.
13) A group of children are selling flowers and small trinkets.
14) A group of street performers are performing a skit. They are hoping for some tips.
15) An old beggar is sitting in the middle of the street. She is asking people for money.
16) A tax collector is trying to collect taxes from a nobleman. The nobleman is very upset about the unfairness of it all.
17) A merchant is selling large, paper fans. They are meant to keep people cool during the summer.
18) A young man is throwing pies at the local baker.
19) Two young lovers are sitting on a bench kissing. They don’t want to be interrupted.
20) A group of children are playing marbles. They are betting on the outcome of each game.
21) A man has just bought a new coat and he is trying it on and showing it off to his friends.
22) A group of bards are singing and dancing in the street. They are hoping to attract a large crowd.
23) A small, dirty child is looking around the street for something. He is really hungry.
24) A boy has just been given a big bucket of refuse from a local bakery.
25) A group of men are standing near the water fountain. They are discussing the local politics.
26) A man is standing on a balcony. He is throwing flowers down to a young lady below.
27) A middle aged uncle is putting a big, white hat on a small child.
28) A group of children are running around a fountain playing a game of tag.
29) A man has just sold a pair of old boots for a large sum of money. He is very happy.
30) A priest is wandering around the streets. He is saying a few prayers as he goes.
31) A woman is trying to sell a very old and damaged looking mirror. She claims it will bring good luck.
32) A group of people are sitting around a fountain. They are chanting a religious hymn.
33) A group of children are playing with a ball. They are hoping to score a goal.
34) A woman is practicing singing in front of a large mirror. She is hoping to make it big as a professional singer.
35) A couple of men are having a fight over a woman.
36) A couple of kids are playing with toy swords.
37) A couple is arguing loudly. They don’t want to be interrupted.
38) A group of laborers are carrying a large box through the city. It is so heavy, they can barely carry it.
39) A group of guards are trying to chase down a pickpocket. He has stolen a purse from a nobleman.
40) A group of children are playing hide and seek. They are hoping to catch someone.
41) A boy is running through the city. He is late to deliver a letter. He is hoping he won’t get reprimanded.
42) A woman is trying to sell a set of old clothes to a middle-aged couple.
43) A group of kids are trying to juggle. They are hoping to impress everyone.
44) An apprentice wizard is trying to cast a spell. He’s really nervous about it.
45) A group of children are playing with a ball. They are hoping to be able to play for long periods without getting tired.
46) A couple of middle-aged men are having a debate about wine.
47) A couple is arguing loudly. They are very drunk.
48) A group of young children are playing with toy swords.
49) A pickpocket has just stolen a man’s wallet.
50) A group of children are playing with toy horses.
51) A man is trying to sell a set of old boots. He is hoping to get top money.
52) A young man is practicing his juggling skills. He is hoping to be very good at it.
53) A couple is arguing loudly. They are very drunk.
54) A pair of city watchmen are trying to chase down a criminal. He is carrying a purse.
55) A group of children are playing with toy ships.
56) A couple is arguing with a servant. They are trying to get their poodle brushed.
57) A woman is practicing her singing. She has a large mirror next to her.
58) A group of kids are playing with toy soldiers.
59) A couple is arguing with a servant. They are trying to get their chicken cooked.
60) A man is trying to sell a set of old clothes. He is hoping to get top money.
61) A pair of young men are practicing their swordsmanship.
62) A man is trying to sell a set of old boots. He is hoping to get top money.
63) A woman is practicing her singing. She has a large mirror next to her.
64) A group of young children are playing with toy ships.
65) The sound of singing can be heard. It’s coming from a church.
66) A couple is arguing. They are very drunk.
67) Three guards are chasing down a thief. They stop and ask players for help.
68) Two young men are practicing their swordsmanship.
69) The smell of cooking meat can be smelled. A couple is grilling a boar on a nearby fire.
70) A group of 2d6 dogs is running wild through the streets.
71) Three young men are practicing their swordsmanship.
72) A crowd of people are standing around. They are watching a young man juggle.
73) A beautiful woman is standing on the balcony of her home.
74) Two noblemen are standing in front of a large house. They are debating what color it should be painted.
75) Three players are haggling with a merchant over what price to pay for merchandise.
76) A man is trying to sell a chicken. He tells players that he’s trying to get rid of it because it crows all night long.
77) Two men are fighting because one of them cheated at dice.
78) A group of children are playing with toy dragons.
79) Three guards are trying to arrest a man. They are having trouble because he is much bigger than them.
80) Two men are arguing over the price of a horse.
81) A woman is trying to sell a pair of glasses. She tells players the glasses she is selling are much better than the ones they’re wearing.
82) A group of children are playing with toy soldiers.
83) Three men are standing in front of a large house. They are debating what color it should be painted.
84) A cart breaks a wheel. It is blocking the road.
85) A merchant is selling flat cakes. He tells players they are made with the finest flour.
86) The sound of singing can be heard. It’s coming from a tavern.
87) A man is trying to sell a dog. He tells players that it is trained to fight.
88) As players walk by, a cart has an accident, spilling its contents into the road. The man was transporting fish, and they’re beginning to smell.
89) A blacksmith is working at his forge.
90) A young man is practicing his sword-fighting.
91) Players walk by a group of people. One of them is a fortune teller.
92) A group of children are playing with toy wizards.
93) Three men are arguing over the price of a horse.
94) A man is trying to sell a chicken. He tells players he’s trying to get rid of it because it crows all night long.
95) A woman is trying to sell a pair of glasses. She tells players the glasses she is selling are much better than the ones they’re wearing.
96) Two merchants are arguing about the price of a horse.
97) The sounds of dogs fighting can be heard.
98) A group of children are playing with toy wizards.
99) Players walk by a group of people. One of them is a fortune teller.
100) The players come across a man who is trying to sell his wife. He tells players his wife is very ugly.
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