Thanks for the reply!
I assumed I did everything I could with Gunnar but I never checked the public bath and inn in Northcrest.. I did the roaming the streets part several times, yes. I have indeed unlocked Torben's House and the options to do 'small tasks'. So far it's only sorting wares and cooking (naked) but it never gave me a heart. Wait lol you have -60 and a black heart? Kinda curious too for future events with how that will go..
As for the Iron Blood Village, I first interacted with Orgram and he was talking about doing some challenges indeed, he told me to wait. But the quest information stopped there and it doesn't give me any indication how long I should wait.
Animal tamer? I have not found him yet.. the only options now I have is roaming the village, but the orcs won't let me unless break the rule, and leave.
EDIT
Encountered Gunnar in the public bath in Northcrest, so far no Heart, I think I have interacted with him in all possible ways now...
And I've unlocked the next portion of the Iron Blood Village, had to skip some days.