Found the NPC in Al De for the 1st quest... she doesn't give much hints; as a newbie, I'm left with a blank. (And no assistance from Main, few minutes before Riddle event, so plenty of people on)
Edit: Got help... NPC girl still should be specific, I hear thief, I think Morroc. And it'd be nice if she repeated what was needed when you talk to her again. And the respawns ARE wonky. =(