Legend

You carefully search the chest, but find nothing. The merchant either forgot to trap the chest or he figures his mercenaries are all the protection he needs.

You find enough gold to fill your pockets. (You may increase your gold up to its limit) and you find a jeweled dagger. It can be used as a weapon, but will probably be more useful as something to sell in the future.

You're about to leave, but then the merchant comes in the room with a look of surprise on his face.