DANGER RATING

Danger Rating is used to mark the HD totals of the typical encounter in the area, and the likely amount of treasure to be discovered.

(First guess–honestly, encounter size is roughly equal to total party HD estimate, complete guess on treasure)

DANGER RATINGTotal HD in typical EncounterTypical Treasure per EncounterParty Size
DR-15 (1d6+2)50gp4-5 first level guys
DR-212 (3d6+1)150gp2nd-3rd level, some retainers
DR-324 (6d6+3) 400gp4th-5th level with retainers
DR-436 (9d6+4)800gp6th-7th level with retainers
DR-550 (12d6+8)1500gp8th-9th level with retainers
DR-H variesvariesvaries

DR-H means there is a functioning human society at the site and the encounters and treasure depend on politics and economics. You can expect most enemies to have 1-2 HD, with 3-4 reasonably common as well. Occasional 5-9 HD enemies might be seen.