has someone documented the effects of reputation gains in the various towns in the game?

nothing seems obvious.  expected to see things like price drops and whatnot, but most vendors don't seem to change prices based on rep.

anyone notice something speciific?

 

There are some character interaction things in Defiance Bay, but that's all I can remember offhand.

I see new messages from common townsfolk, but can you recall anything new that opens up in any town because of a rep change?

I can't.

that said, OUTSIDE of town, some things change.  dyrford village, for example, both questgivers on the way into town have their dialogues affected by your reputation.

first and only specific thing I have noticed.