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RANDOM FANTASTIC BEASTS, PAGE ONE

Use these tables for quick inspiration, to facilitate improvisation, or roll them up randomly. Some of the tables could be rolled more.
ABERRANT BEAST DEMONIC BEAST INFERNAL BEAST
d12 The beast looks a good bit like... d12 The beast appears in the form of... d12 The beast appears in the form of...
1. An ape. 7. A lizard. 1. An ape. 7. A manticore. 1. A bat. 7. A panther.
2. A bat. 8. A lobster. 2. A boar. 8. A scorpion. 2. A drake. 8. A raven.
3. A centipede. 9. An octopus. 3. A drake. 9. A spider. 3. A hippogriff. 9. A scorpion.
4. A crow. 10. A panther. 4. A goat. 10. A vulture. 4. A hound. 10. A serpent.
5. A fish. 11. A spider. 5. A horse. 11. A wolf. 5. A horse. 11. A worm.
6. A jellyfish. 12. A vulture. 6. A hyena. 12. A worm. 6. A falcon. 12. A wyvern.
d8 The beast has... d8 The beast has... d8 The beast has...
1. Tentacles where you expect eyes. 1. Glowing red eyes. 1. Glowing red eyes.
2. A blind, jawed worm for a tongue. 2. Dark, sinister eyes. 2. Pale, sinister eyes.
3. A large single, lidless eye. 3. Unsettling stripes or markings. 3. Reddish skin around the face.
4. Several extra eyes. 4. Unusually long, sharp claws or talons. 4. Several short horns or tusks.
5. Slime covering its body. 5. A pincer where you expect a claw or foot. 5. Curled horns or tusks.
6. Small tentacles covering its body. 6. Huge horns or tusks. 6. Long pointy horns.
7. Dexterous tentacles it uses like hands. 7. An unwholesome odor. 7. An odor of brimstone.
8. An unpleasant, briny odor. 8. An odor of decay. 8. An aura of choking smoke.
d8 ...and... d8 ...and... d8 ...and...
1. Moves by floating eerily in air or water. 1. Powerful hind legs for leaping and pouncing. 1. Powerful hind legs for leaping and pouncing.
2. Moves by slithering or scuttling. 2. A slavering maw. 2. Speaks in a hissing voice.
3. Can teleport in a swirl of shadows. 3. Rows of wicked looking teeth. 3. Speaks in a growling voice.
4. Can fade away and reappear elsewhere. 4. Vicious fangs. 4. A forked tongue.
5. Shambles awkwardly across the ground. 5. Bony spikes running down its back. 5. Poisonous fangs.
6. Glides smoothly over the ground or water. 6. Fins or ridges running down its back. 6. Red or black, leathery wings.
7. Mutters darkly to itself. 7. Black or grey, leathery wings. 7. Black or grey, feathered wings.
8. Whispers strange desires to mortals. 8. A ferocious howl or roar. 8. A tail with a venomous stinger.
d6 The beast is looking for... d6 The beast is looking for... d6 The beast is looking for...
1. A brain to devour. 1. Blood to spill. 1. A mortal to tempt and to corrupt.
2. A host to infect with its parasitic larva. 2. Bones to crunch. 2. A soul to collect for its master.
3. A mortal to enslave. 3. A soul to burn. 3. A soul to torment.
4. A mortal to present to its master. 4. A soul to devour. 4. An opportunity to overthrow its master.
5. An opportunity to overthrow its master. 5. A fight. 5. A specific mortal who sold his or her soul.
6. Someone to lovingly caress. 6. The loathsome mage who summoned it. 6. An item of great power and evil.

CELESTIAL BEAST FEY BEAST SHADOW BEAST

d12 The beast appears in the form of... d12 The beast is... d12 The beast is...
1. A badger. 7. A horse. 1. A bear. 7. An owlbear. 1. A bat. 7. A raven.
2. A bull. 8. A lion. 2. A beaver. 8. A panther. 2. A centipede. 8. A serpent.
3. A dove. 9. A serpent. 3. A boar. 9. A songbird. 3. A monkey. 9. A spider.
4. An eagle. 10. A stag. 4. An elk. 10. A swan. 4. An owl. 10. A vulture.
5. A griffon. 11. A swan. 5. A hawk. 11. A toad. 5. A panther. 11. A wolf.
6. A hound. 12. A unicorn. 6. An owl. 12. A wolf. 6. A rat. 12. A wyvern.
d8 The beast has... d6 The beast has... d8 The beast has...
1. Shining golden eyes. 1. Unusually bright coloration. 1. Dark, sinister eyes.
2. Sympathetic pale blue or grey eyes. 2. Unusual stripes or markings. 2. Pale, glowing eyes.
3. Eyes full of knowledge and judgment. 3. Captivating, blue or grey eyes. 3. Dark stripes or markings.
4. A crown of gold. 4. Mischievous, green or gold eyes. 4. Eerie grey coloration.
5. Wings of the pure white feathers. 5. A shimmering aura. 5. Venomous fangs.
6. Pristine white feathers or fur. 6. A misty aura. 6. Blackened teeth.
7. An aura of glowing light. 7. An aura of gloom.
d8 ...and...
8. An aura of peacefulness. 8. An odor of death.
1. Moves gracefully, almost dancing.
d6 ...and... 2. Darts in and out of hiding places. d6 ...and...
1. Moves gracefully, almost gliding. 3. Can create an illusory double of itself. 1. Can disappear into shadows.
2. Carries itself proudly. 4. Can teleport short distances. 2. Can teleport in a swirl of shadows.
3. Has a gentle manner. 5. Speaks in rhymes and riddles. 3. Moves without a sound.
4. Speaks eloquently. 6. Speaks in songs. 4. Speaks in rhymes and riddles.
5. Speaks in poetic riddles. 7. Gives you an uneasy feeling. 5. Gives you an uneasy feeling.
6. Fills you with a sense of peace. 8. Relishes in playful pranks and hijinks. 6. A mournful howl or cry.
d8 The beast is looking for... d8 The beast is looking for... d8 The beast is looking for...
1. An answer to a cosmic riddle. 1. An answer to an ancient riddle. 1. A soul to devour.
2. A mortal worthy of its service. 2. A mortal worthy of its service. 2. Dead flesh to eat.
3. A mortal worthy of serving its master. 3. A mortal to torment and to tease. 3. Something to kill.
4. A mortal condemned to die by its master. 4. An artifact of an elvish hero of a past age. 4. A place to lair among ghosts.
5. A mortal who has succumbed to temptation. 5. The location of an ancient, elvish ruin. 5. The location of an ancient lich's tomb.
6. An item of importance to its master. 6. The source of corruption near its home. 6. A dark hole in which to wait for prey.
7. The location of an ancient, hidden evil. 7. The recipient of a specific, secret message. 7. Share a tale of terror and death.
8. The resting place of a great hero. 8. A new song to sing. 8. The loathsome mage who summoned it.
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RANDOM FANTASTIC BEASTS, PAGE TWO

Use these tables for quick inspiration, to facilitate improvisation, or roll them up randomly. Some of the tables could be rolled more.
FIRE BEAST SEA BEAST UNDEAD BEAST
d12 The beast is... d12 The beast is... d12 The beast was once...
1. A basilisk. 7. A hawk. 1. A beetle. 7. A scorpion. 1. An ape. 7. A horse.
2. A bat. 8. A hound. 2. A centipede. 8. A serpent. 2. A basilisk. 8. A hound.
3. A beetle. 9. A lizard. 3. A drake. 9. A spider. 3. A bat. 9. A mare.
4. A drake. 10. A scorpion. 4. A horse. 10. A turtle. 4. A bear. 10. A panther.
5. A fox. 11. A serpent. 5. A lion. 11. A worm. 5. A boar. 11. A rat.
6. A griffon. 12. A worm. 6. A monkey. 12. A wyvern. 6. A hippogriff. 12. A raven.
d8 The beast has... d8 The beast has... d8 The beast has...
1. Glowing red eyes. 1. Lidless, golden eyes. 1. Gaping holes where its eyes should be.
2. Bright, golden eyes. 2. Unblinking, green eyes. 2. Lidless, bloodshot eyes.
3. Reddish skin around the face. 3. Iridescent scales or fur. 3. Loose, grey skin hanging off its bony frame.
4. A blackened beak or set of teeth. 4. Dull, bluish grey scales or fur. 4. Putrid, decaying flesh falling off its bones.
5. An burnt odor. 5. Brightly colored scales or fur. 5. A musty, moldy odor.
6. An odor of brimstone. 6. Wide gills. 6. An odor of rotting flesh.
7. An aura of flickering flames. 7. A long fin running down its back. 7. An aura of gloom.
8. An aura of choking smoke. 8. Oversized webbed feet or flippers. 8. An aura of disease.
d8 ...and... d8 ...and... d8 ...and...
1. Exhales smoke when it breathes. 1. Swims with a slithering motion. 1. Grasping claws or teeth.
2. Can exhale a spout of flame. 2. Swims with powerful fins or flippers. 2. A drooling maw.
3. Gives off an uncomfortable amount of heat. 3. Propels itself with its strong, finned tail. 3. A long, protruding tongue.
4. Leaves a trail of flames in its wake. 4. A wide-open, fish-like mouth. 4. Several broken teeth.
5. Can set things ablaze with a touch. 5. Rows of wicked looking teeth. 5. A weeping sore in its side.
6. Can disappear in a blinding flash of fire. 6. Scuttles along the sea floor. 6. Several oozing boils on its back.
7. Explodes in a fiery cloud if it is slain. 7. Waits to strike from a nook in a reef. 7. Walks with an awkward limp.
8. Sheds dim, orange light. 8. Waits to strike from a hole in the sea floor. 8. Shambles and shuffles when it walks.
d6 The beast is looking for... d6 The beast is looking for... d6 The beast is looking for...
1. Something to burn and to consume. 1. Some fish to eat. 1. Something to kill.
2. A lair with walls that can withstand flames. 2. Something warm-blooded to eat. 2. Something to eat.
3. An individual marked by its master. 3. A new place to hide. 3. An individual marked by its master.
4. An opportunity to impress its master. 4. A mate or a nesting site. 4. An opportunity to impress its master.
5. The scorched skull of a long-dead fire titan. 5. Shiny baubles and trinkets. 5. The location of an evil shrine.
6. An item that grants mastery over flames. 6. A place where food is plentiful. 6. The location of an evil artifact.

LEGENDARY BEAST STORM BEAST WINTER BEAST

d20 The beast is... d12 The beast is... d12 The beast is...
1. A basilisk. 11. An owlbear. 1. A basilisk. 7. A manticore. 1. A bear. 7. A goat.
2. A bear. 12. A serpent. 2. A boar. 8. An owlbear. 2. A boar. 8. An owl.
3. A chimera. 13. A shark. 3. A drake. 9. An ox. 3. A drake. 9. An owlbear.
4. A drake. 14. A spider. 4. A griffon. 10. A scorpion. 4. An eagle. 10. An ox.
5. An eagle. 15. A stag. 5. A hawk. 11. A serpent. 5. An elk. 11. A stag.
6. A griffon. 16. A tiger. 6. A lizard. 12. A wyvern. 6. A fox. 12. A wolf.
7. A hound. 17. A unicorn.
d8 The beast has... d8 The beast has...
8. A kraken. 18. A whale.
1. Bright blue or white markings. 1. Bright, red eyes.
9. A lion. 19. A wolf.
2. Zigzag stripes. 2. Squinty, dark eyes.
10. A manticore. 20. A wyvern.
3. Broad, feathered or leathery wings. 3. Dirty white coloration.
d10 The beast has... 4. Cold, grey eyes. 4. Pale grey coloration.
1. Unnatural intelligence. 5. Watery, blue eyes. 5. White stripes or markings.
2. The power of speech. 6. A coat that always appears damp. 6. A thick coat of fur or feathers.
3. An especially savage manner. 7. An aura of static electricity. 7. An aura of swirling snow.
4. A frightening howl or cry. 8. A windy aura. 8. A frigid aura.
5. A mournful howl or cry.
d8 ...and... d8 ...and...
6. An immense size.
1. Flies erratically, fluttering in the wind. 1. Exhales an icy spray when it breathes.
7. Unusual coloration or markings.
2. Flies swiftly, like a bolt of lightning. 2. Can exhale a spout of freezing wind.
8. A terrible scar on its face.
3. Causes the ground to quake with each step. 3. Chills to the bone any who stand close to it.
9. A terrible scar on its body.
4. A loud, thunderous howl or cry. 4. Leaves a trail of frost in its wake.
10. A missing eye.
5. Can conjure a raincloud wherever it goes. 5. Can freeze things with a touch.
d10 The beast is known for... 6. Exhales lightning when it breathes. 6. Can disappear in a puff of swirling snow.
1. Slaying a well-known hero. 7. Electrically shocks those who touch it. 7. Explodes into many icy shards if it is slain.
2. Slaying a notorious villain. 8. Flies into a rage when struck by an attack. 8. Walks without hindrance atop snow and ice.
3. Laying ruin to a city or town.
d6 The beast is looking for... d6 The beast is looking for...
4. Sinking a ship or scattering a caravan.
1. Something to electrocute or to drown. 1. Something to preserve to eat later.
5. Leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
2. A lair on high ground with a view of the land. 2. A lair with an entrance hidden from view.
6. Lairing in a dangerous place.
3. An individual marked by its master. 3. An individual marked by its master.
7. Lairing in a holy place.
4. An opportunity to impress its master. 4. An opportunity to impress its master.
8. Hunting along a well-traveled road.
5. The remains of a long-dead storm titan. 5. The frozen corpse of a long-dead frost titan.
9. Toying with its prey before the kill.
6. An item that can call thunderstorms. 6. An item that can call blizzards.
10. Protecting the people who live near it.