You're more concerned about keeping the people safe from outlaws and rampaging monsters, although preparing against them would also help in the event of a sneak attack.

You're more concerned about keeping the people safe from outlaws and rampaging monsters, although preparing against them would also help in the event of a sneak attack. So settling up a little, you decide a small military buildup would be a good idea and send off a few men to increase patrols.