https://wiki.project1999.com/Lesser_Faydark
#14 on map
Expect this to be camped fairly often. If it is, head north to #4, where there are additional bandits. The Nybright sisters will take you to 19 IIRC. Plus, they drop bronze weapons which sell nicely to the ranger outpost (#10 on map).
That is just one option. For your reading pleasure:
https://wiki.project1999.com/Per-Level_Hunting_Guide