Other interesting things to do

Hint 1 of 13:

Talk to the scullery maid several times (5 or more).

Hint 2 of 13:

Be tough with MacMorn

Hint 3 of 13:

Try taking the Dragonsphere

Hint 4 of 13:

Read the papers on the table in the Council Chamber

Hint 5 of 13:

Talk to the merchant, just to chat