Death
From the Slaves Wiki
When your HP hits zero you drop part of what you carry and respawn somewhere safe after 10 s. Dying in the The Deadzone also costs you 20 cruelty.
What drops
The loot
Your killer has 10 s to pick it up first; after that it is anyone's. Anything left after 5 min is gone.
Tips
Carry what you can afford to lose. Bank the rest in a building.