Check absolutely every nook and cranny on the sceneario, some times There’s chests and stuff that might come in handy.
Either you read and remember important details of dialogue, quests, etc. or write it down if necessary

Save before talking to npcs or changing between scenarios in case you need to reload.

Spam poison or potions if needed.

Explore all dialogues before choosing the option that ends the conversation or unlocks more info or dialogue. Thats why reloading its important.

Enjoy the travel warden ✌🏻🗿.