Ok, so I didnt see anything on the search function about this so...
The text on
Isengard Smith seems to suggest that when you can spot 5 companions, you can exert him to discard every free peoples possesion. Check the DB link for exact text.
My question is: does it really discard all free people possesions, or does it mean that when you can spot 5 companions, you can exert the orc to discard any possesion instead of just a weapon?