Highlands

1. A griffin circles above.
2. Ogres bicker about a captive.
3. A giant towers over a traveler.
4. Numerous intricately detailed statues in action poses. Basilisk? Cockatrice?
5. Orcs, fresh from a victory.
6. Kobolds spring a trap.

Weirdos”Weirdos” aren’t region-specific—imo this creates interesting incongruities.

1. A decrepit wizard offers the PCs a draw from his pipe.
2. Children play hide and seek among the trees/boulders/tall grass.
3. A man sits atop a large chest placed in the middle of the road.
4. An ornery individual hangs in a crow’s cage
5. Two halflings named Flim and Flam present an incredible opportunity.
6. The PCs arrive at a crossroads not indicated on any map.