And a lawful fighter isn't going to be trying to run errands for a bunch of thieves. And a thief who can't defend him/herself very well... shouldn't walk into a den of thieves...
I'm sorry, but I don't see why this area just shouldn't be left as-is. Nothing says you HAVE to do the quests offered here... and if you WANT to do them, the risk is there that you will have to visit the DR a few times to complete it. The whole place just screams "beware"... I think people take too many liberties because they don't have to fear attack. Dark alley's in Hydlaa for instance... but that is another topic altogether.