This is a major early-game objective. To make it safer, you should clear the dusk foxes from the Ruined Shelter and rid the Watchtower of bugs, as noted in the Steam 100% Achievement Guide.
Before you start, choose your class wisely as it changes your interaction options: File: Roadwarden.v2022.09.12.zip ...
People won't talk to you if you are covered in mud or blood. Bathe at inns or in rivers (if safe) to maintain your social standing. This is a major early-game objective
If you are trying to play this on mobile, users on Reddit suggest using the JoiPlay app to run the executable. File: Roadwarden.v2022.09.12.zip ...