Question is just the title, I won't mention anything since I've already had a couple things spoiled for me just looking for an answer...

So where can I find Edmond D'Arvias? This is right at the start of the game.

Edit: Feel free to just tell me which of the areas surrounding the town he's in if he's not in the main town... I feel like I'm either stupid/blind and can't find him in town, or that I'm missing something completely.

Found him. For anyone else having my problem, look to the upper right area of the map you start on.

Its been a long time since you've posted this, so probably worthless, but there is a hidden chest south of where you find Edmond.

Its hidden in a pile of gray stones on the edge of the forest east of the town wall.

Might be useful for anyone picking this up now, as it gives you some stuff to sell to improve your weapons/armour.