Vault of the Quiet Kiln

Beneath layers of crumble and soot, behind a false kiln wall, the party discovers a small vaulted storeroom where a long-quiet craftsman once hid the proceeds of trade and experiment. No guardians remain — this appears to be a cache assembled over years: coin wrapped in grease-stained cloth, carefully labelled reagent vials, a few gemstones set into a scavenged jewelry box, and two items of practical magic likely kept for protection and utility rather than ostentation. The assortment suggests a dungeon-side craftsman or purveyor who dealt with minor arcana and metalwork rather than a noble hoard: useful, tradeable, and the kind of items that will cover supplies or buy better gear for an ambitious party of fifth level.