Think of a medieval, fantastical world, inhabited by animal humanoids. There, adventurers are highly valued for their ability to solve situations without any help from the king. They help out villages and provide armed guards for important individuals like minor lords. But Gustavus the king declares that the practice of adventuring is now illegal...and the lives of adventurers are thrown into turmoil...
Aya reveals she's come looking for work, which prompts Reyner to send her after the foul thief who stole his goods. Only...there's a problem. Reyner's already hired someone.