Just started writing some stuff for 5th edition these last few days. Here's a list of trinkets I came up for with an elven theme. Thinking about doing more for other races.
Here's a link to the PDF: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nbcnr27o69rmvk6/Elven%20Trinkets.pdf?dl=0
Here's the plain text of the table:
1d100
1. A child-sized short bow with a broken string.
2. A golden amulet in the shape of a bug on a leaf.
3. A spider trained to perch on your shoulder when you walk.
4. An arrow covered in intricate carvings depicting elven life in the forest.
5. A small crystal globe that glows yellow during the day and white at night.
6. A pinecone from a faraway land.
7. A pair of green leather archery bracers.
8. A map of the surrounding area indicating the locations of various wolf dens.
9. A shard of blue crystal that produces a beautiful chime when struck.
10. A pair of leather trousers embroidered with leaf designs.
11. The carcass of a woodland animal, fashioned into a hat.
12. A smooth stone that, when held, removes all fear of heights.
13. Five silver bells on a string that seem to sooth the tempers of elves when jingled.
14. A fur-lined cloak that looks like a pile of leaves.
15. A scrap of paper inscribed with a haunting elvish poem.
16. A tiny silver knife etched with ivy patterns.
17. A circular sheet of crystal that reveals elven constellations when the stars are seen through it.
18. A wooden fife that cannot be heard by humans.
19. A crow trained to carry a message parcel to any elf whose name is whispered to it.
20. A loaf of herbed bread wrapped in cloth.
21. A bottle of golden wine.
22. Boots made for climbing trees.
23. The hilt of an ancient sword bearing the elvish words: “Dawn rises before death’s fall.”
24. A needle made of gold that can pierce any hide.
25. A tiny lute painted with the images of faeries and food.
26. A crystal goblet that fills to the brim with red wine at the end of every hour.
27. A crown fashioned from vines.
28. A scroll bearing an urgent message for an elven lord.
29. A small lifelike painting of an elven woman casting a spell.
30. A food knife that never tarnishes or rusts.
31. A hemp necklace that amplifies the wearer’s voice slightly.
32. A quiver bearing the house sigil of an elven lord.
33. A pouch full of tangy berries.
34. A leather-bound book full of pages made of dried leaves.
35. The skull of a goblin.
36. A walking stick, the top of which is a carving of a mountain lion’s head.
37. The scabbard of a curved dagger, inlaid with patterns of the moon and stars.
38. A wineskin filled with animal musk.
39. A wooden carving of a mythical beast.
40. A booklet depicting the hand gestures employed in casting spells.
41. An arrow painted red.
42. Three edible insects that induce hallucinations when consumed.
43. A few feet of rope made from spider silk.
44. A list of 33 elven names for a particular dragon known to frequent this area.
45. A stinky tincture that makes wounds hurt less when applied.
46. Three silver balls that float about your head.
47. A pair of logs that produce fire without smoke when burnt.
48. An ink drawing of an elven goddess shooting a dragon with a bow.
49. A wooden plate that cleans itself after each meal.
50. A dowsing rod.
This is a great list. I would love to see a simular list made for other races. Wonderful. 