Exploring the local crypts

You know that crypts and mausoleums are often places where clues to legendary items might be found, so long as they haven't already been graverobbed. But they are dangerous places, often filled with wild animals, bandits, and even lurking spirits. Powerful mage though you are, you think that it might be useful to not have to travel to such places solo, and you also think being pointed in the right direction by locals might help. Then again, conversing with people here always seems to come with a cost, usually your dignity.