If you want to go to the slums, make sure to set aside at least a few weeks for exploration, and let people know that you're going in. If you don't live there, you will get lost. The slums form a ring around the inner part of the city and extend for at least half a mlan both up and down. The entire place is akin to a maze, and some frequent Venturers swear that the layout changes slightly every time they come back.
However, the people who live in the slums are some of the kindest, most hard-working kobolds you'll ever meet. If you're lucky, you can line up for a yearlong stew for the anniversary of some special event! More commonly, though, are chopped meats and small breads. Almost all families in the area cook way too much for them to eat themselves, and they'd gladly sell what's left over to a hungry Venturer. You can't beat the price, and the taste has a simple robustness that's really hard to find elsewhere.
While the slums should normally be avoided at all costs, they're a great spot for a break when you're free for a few weeks. One could even build a house or shack there, but that's some lore for later.
Until then, pack your Venture bag and get ready to tackle the Slums!
