When I entered wintering after I got the fort neugrad quest I found grill dead on the floor pockets emptied and now I can't buy a house :(
When I entered wintering after I got the fort neugrad quest I found grill dead on the floor pockets emptied and now I can't buy a house :(
It kinda sounds like this: " During the quest "Battle for Whiterun," Brill may appear naked and dead in the street, rendering Breezehome unavailable for purchase since there is no steward. Brill found in such a way is said to be "Empty" but if made into a Dead Thrall, he will soon become clothed and wield an axe."
It appears that the only solutions are to use commands or reload a save. You might want to do the latter to avoid other bugs.