That's a tricky problem to solve with the thief running outside of the pattern. I'll try and address it tomorrow.
@Light: That actually is a good idea, I'll look into it.
@killswitch: Your analysis really saved some time on that issue, thanks.
@frost: Okay, since you aren't the only one. There is a chance of getting a hint after talking to the person who blocks the east gate to town after clearing the quest in Alumin. 1/10 chance to give you directions to find out more. That's all I'll spill though.
@Alexander: Thanks for pointing that out. It was a left over from the demo of the game, and i just pushed it to the side since no one could reach it. While moving around the trees I must've moved it back. Yep, the foreman and his kids will both be key players in the next city.
@remo: I'm glad you're liking those two characters especially. As much as you may want it, I try and make it a point to not congest an event to heavily with scenes or variation, otherwise I'd run out of ideas for later on. I still have 6 more settlements to make, and that doesn't even count side zones. Plus, if you think they are going to be the only older ladies with a tendency toward spankings then, well...
https://youtu.be/NOk0mkwnmZQ?t=1m1s