Between your crew members that have been to Northut, and your general knowledge of the town; Amare gives a report to the officers before you arrive.
"Northut is an important coastal town for all trade in the northwestern main. The next closest cities that can handle ships of a large size are Port Talp to the south and west and Habastalai to the east. Habastalai is not far, but its devout divine nature steers many ships away."