I'd show PoV or make emphasis of a character who feels that something is wrong.
For example, my MC is an ex-slave. He reacts negatively to slavery in general. He even wants to dismantle it, even if he knows it's impossible. Of course I have to portray the slavery itself to make that point.
If...
Thank you for pointing that out. Looks like I need to move this chapter back and pull out the one where it matters.
It's a long roadmap though. But it's clearer now. Again, thank you.
I have introduced three named main casts and one currently side character in my tavern brawl chapter. At the same chapter, there are at least seven named characters. Though, the focus is still at the narrating MC, and the spotlight of the chapter who fought alone against the enraged drunkards.