Luthadel is a great place for socializing if you aren't a lowly skaa worker! Visit one of the 10 great houses during festivities and make some alliances or trade secrets, or just binge out on food and drink.
Not of noble blood? Not interested in working the textile mills? A thieving crew may be right for you! Join a group of like-minded individuals in their attempts to scam and steal those filthy nobleman's boxings.
Tired of the iron rule from the "Sliver of Infinity"? Join the Skaa rebellion, a millenium old rebellion located in the caves up north. They haven't done much these past 1000 years but maybe you will be the catalyst to turn things around!