Oh, about that... I hope you didn't waste your time too much here, because there hasn't been any useful information in regards of this city or general location found in the library. Yet.

[He scratches the back of his head sheepishly as he says this, but it should be at least brought to her attention before she goes too deep, right?]

As for its occupants, I suppose asking for a census of the town may help you? Assuming if that is something you'd like to do, that is.