Bystander Reaction to Combat (d20)

How bystanders react when a fight breaks out in a tavern/town/etc.

d20 Result

1

Quickly leaves before things get violent.

2

Ducks behind cover and watches the fight.

3

Joins the fight on one side or the other.

4

Shouts encouragement, advice, or insults.

5

Makes a bet with another bystander on the outcome.

6

Takes occasional pot shots at random combatants.

7

All hell breaks loose. Bystanders start fighting the combatants and each other.

8

Just ignores the disruption and goes about their business.

9

Tries to steal from the combatants or other bystanders while they are distracted.

10

Tries to stop the fighting.

11

Accidentally stumbles into the middle of the fighting.

12

Having been impressed by the combatants, offers to hire them after the fight.

13

Tosses a weapon/item to one of the combatants.

14

Runs to fetch the guards.

15

Cowers in fear, or doubles over with laughter.

16

Panics and draws a weapon. Attacks anyone who gets too close.

17

Just stands around and watches the fight.

18

Accidentally knocks something over, creating a hazard (slippery, sharps, fire, obstruction).

19

A healer tends to the wounded after the fight (and chastises them for their rowdiness).

20

Jumps in and starts fighting everyone.