About masterwork robes and such - it’s not strictly supported by the rules, but I allow masterwork robes and cloaks to have certain enchantments. I don’t really have a list or anything, but a masterwork robe might be enchanted to resist fire, for example. No armor enchantments though.
Once everyone figures out what they’ll be taking, I’ll post it IC.
I only give out experience during ‘downtime’, when you’re rested enough to reflect on your experiences. It also requires some time, usu a few days, sometimes more, to work on increasing your toughness, reflexes, skills, feats, write spells, what have you.
But yes, this was a very large battle, and combined with other experiences you’ve had in Carodan, etc, everyone who was about halfway or so to second level thinks that they’re ready to train and improve their skills.