I just started DMing RotRL last weekend and like other DMs I came across the common problem of Erylium's fight being so difficult for a 3rd level party.
Right now I assume this is not due to any kind of error or typo.
I'm thinking about guiding my players through a tour around town in which they will know a lot of new NPCs a some of them will give them useful items to help them.
Is this the best way to do go with it?