I think the current build (Version 0.17) is bugged. So far I've completed two starter quests (the Old Ways and the Gentleman's Club) and the game hasn't given me any red orbs, blocking me from completing any corruption paths.
I noticed that in the quest log the game logs them as completed, but when I click on the quests in detail they both seem stuck on "return to quest giver". Flirting with the ladies at the pub no longer gives any orbs either (I think it used to do so after 3-5 tries)