Well it took a little doing. I went out of the North gate and found with a little effort there were things I could kill there. Cost me a Resurrection scroll but after a few fights and some dialogues, I managed to hit Level 4. I also found Reginald's house after talking to the head but I can't get in because you need Lockpicking 2. There's a hireling who has that which I can now get because I'm level 4. Seems an expensive way to get access to the house, mind.
But anyway, finally making progress again.
