The Vault Beneath the Iron Stair

Beneath the chipped stone steps and a rusted iron portcullis the party finds a small, forgotten storeroom once used by a minor ritualist. The air is dry and dusty; cobwebs have settled into crates full of mundane supplies, but tucked into a locked chest and hidden alcove are items of real value — a modest coin hoard, a few useful consumables, and a single minor enchantment likely placed there by a superstitious clerk. The finds are appropriate for a level 3 party exploring a dungeon: not world-shattering, but enough to pay for a round of new gear, a night's lodging, and perhaps a useful clue to future investigations.