It may be rough, but it has a point. Why on earth are half the NPC's wandering around in the wilderness? Examples:
Kivan: why is he hanging out at the high hedge? he's 'spose to be hunting Tazok... Ok, maybe he's looking for help. But why look for help in an area with the grumpiest mage on the Sword Coast and a ton of skellys? no idea where he should be, though...
Shar-teel: pickin' a fight with every male stranger is cool enough. But why in an area stuffed with Basilisks? Should definetly be at the Nashkel market, looking to earn a quick coin and beating as many men as she can.
Eldoth: Is this guy trying to get the druids to help him get his bunny-lass? He should be sitting in a bar.
Tiax: Him in the streets is fine. But preacing to overthrow the leaders of..everywhere??... right infront of the FF is rather darft, even for a mental-case like him...
Is there anyone else?
Og yeah... Monty and Xzar are apparently on their way to Nashkel... so why are they on the road to Candlekeep? moving them out onto the Lion Way should make sense, no?