Starting in a town with a good market and less inherent tavern and inn options seems like the best way to start.  Too close under the nose of the beast and we may draw attention well before we’re ready.  I’ll defer to you which area would be best, either because Rapture knows something about it being a good start point or because you the ST recognize it as the most interesting.<br/><br/>At least, those are my two obols, but other players may like to chime in.