Im trying to get this game in first gear but its a slog. Its very VERY intensive RPG. Its like Oblivion/Skyrim with realism and natural Needs Mod. So you have to manage your stamina/hunger and health. Getting hurt can give you injuries etc. Doing a virgin run its near impossible.
Im trying to get the wheels going after a few false starts. But to give any newcomers a headstart, just do a little grinding in those sewers where you started, kill some rats and pick some up, anything you scavenge take it to the cooking pot in the bar/guild hub. You can throw anything in there and it will spit some food out and for free