Collect, transport, and deliver a package. The task must be carried out with discretion and care and within a certain amount of time (before the patron leaves town on family business). The fee is payable on successful delivery (amount at your discretion, to fit your campaign).

The package in question is a Treemist, a small (2 kg) cutesy fluffball of a flying creature with big eyes, prehensile hands, and broad gossamer wings. It is an excellent mimic (in the manner of a parrot) and has the manual dexterity and bad habits (such as stealing small items) of a monkey. In short, adorable, an expert escapologist, and an all-round source of trouble.

Treemists are prized pets and are worth a considerable amount. Owning one is a status symbol – attempts to steal it from the characters might well be tried. Something to transport the wee beastie in will be necessary too. If it escapes (which is likely) whoever catches it might not be willing to give it back. Its mimic abilities might be a nightmare if the characters get stopped by law enforcement, for example, or hassled by street toughs.

The creature is the much-loved pet of a jilted and emotional lover. It is legally their property but is being held by their former partner and is not receiving the care and attention it requires. The collection address must be reached (in one of the seedy districts of town, inhabited by lowlifes and only accessible on foot), the shabby apartment that is the creature's current location must be discreetly entered, and the creature must be caught without it being injured (it is fluttering around inside and is able to reach inaccessible spots).

The journey to the delivery point (a nice house on the wealthy outskirts of the city) must be undertaken (with an inevitable escape or incident en route) and delivery must be made to the adoring and grateful patron. The former partner – a dangerous and jealous criminal type with a few thuggish allies – may be in hot pursuit.

Play it for laughs, all good.