"Yeah, information merchants are all cunning foxes; our identities can't stand the light of day, and any slight carelessness can easily expose us. Finding information might take some effort."
"Heh, I've got something promising on my end. I contacted a local gang and paid a deposit of a few gold coins. That guy said to meet at the Mammoth Tavern tonight, and then I can get the follow-up information."
"Rosin, I think you've probably been scammed."
"???"
"Hey, Bonnie, how about you?"
"I went to the Alchemist Guild to check out tasks and found some suitable ones. But I'm not clear on the specifics of the Magical Beast Forest; let's discuss which ones we can take on when the leader arrives."
"..."
They waited in the alley and discussed their findings.
But the more they talked, the less reliable their sources of information seemed.
Considering it was their first day, they prioritized safety and didn't rush.
They started gossiping instead.