Cootufy begins to search the old man as he lies dead sitting in his chair. Though you find this action somewhat macabre, you also think that the old man will no longer be needing anything he carries on his person or is in his room.
The thought does cross your mind "Don't die, or this thief gets all your loot!"
Cootufy finds an ornate onyx ring in the left pocket of his robe. There is nothing else on him. If the room is searched then three potions, 250 ep, and 4 gems worth 50 gp each.