Newbie Guide:
I'll teach you all I can, but I don't know everything. You need to speak to all the villagers you can, and hear what they have to tell you.
You can start with a visit to Maryse Redbonnet, who live near the north gate of the village. That girl's very upset about something, so maybe you can help her out.
Also, near the south gate, Elder Spiron of the Golden Wheel Guild is trying to deal with some trouble over the new trade road.
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