Ash-Scorched Hoard of the Red Wyrmling

After driving the young red wyrmling from its lair in the lower tunnels of the ruined watchkeep, the party gathers the spoils from the smoking den. Scattered among burned timbers and a collapsed chest are a modest coin purse and several semiprecious stones the wyrmling had claimed. A prized ruby and a Potion of Healing hint at previous victims or travelers, while a +1 shortsword indicates the wyrmling may have kept trophies taken from fallen mercenaries. A chunk of red scale and a charred fang provide useful crafting components for armorers or alchemists, and a singed map fragment points to a nearby collapsed mine that could be the source of the wyrmling's treasure. The haul is appropriate for a level 3 party: enough coin and immediate utility to outfit and heal, one small magic weapon to reward a frontline attacker, and a couple of leads and materials for future crafting or adventures.