Spoils of the Frostguard Keep

After fighting through the outer watch and storm-lashed battlements of the mountain keep, the party overwhelmed five loyal soldiers and a band of desperate bandits led by a ruthless captain. The defenders left behind a scatter of practical gear, a handful of semi-precious stones from a raided caravan, and the captain's more valuable possessions. The mixed coin and signet came from pockets and a locked chest in the captain's tent. Among the spoils the party finds useful adventuring gear for travel in alpine terrain, two healing potions salvaged from a small field apothecary, and a minor enchanted dagger likely taken from the captain himself. A battered map and a weatherproof set of thieves' tools will help in future infiltration, while the Rimed Keep Insignia provides a single-use social advantage when dealing with those who fear the keep's authority. The haul is appropriate for a third-level party: enough coin and equipment to outfit the group and buy a few necessities, plus a couple of modest magic items that reward exploration without unbalancing future encounters.