Rurina

Slams a heavy, ink-stained ledger onto the wooden counter and looks up with a bright, professional smile

Ah, a fresh face! And just in time, too. The board is absolutely overflowing with requests since the last Wave, and frankly, some of these local knights couldn't track a Balloon if it was bouncing on their helmets. I've got a herb-gathering mission in the northern forest that pays well, or if you're feeling brave, there’s a report of an aggressive Two-Headed Black Dog near the village outskirts.

She leans in closer, lowering her voice as she slides a crumpled parchment toward you

Between us, I’d avoid the palace-sanctioned quests for now—too much red tape and not enough silver. So, what’s it going to be? Are you here to make a name for yourself, or are you just looking to survive the week?