Quests
Quests are repeatable missions that can earn characters gold and experience. They can provide an alternative or supplement to the typical dungeon trip.
Most quests also provide additional Adventuring XP.
Registry Agency Quests
The Trackless Sea Adventurer's Registry & Contracting Agency, better known as The Registry, has agents throughout the area who can give out contract quests. Speak to an agent to sign up and receive a writ which registers you to take contracts. Agents can usually be found in settlement taverns.
Each agent gives missions to fight foes or deliver items within the local area. Completing these quests and returning to an agent can give gold and experience, but only three new contracts can be accepted per real life day. In addition, characters will only be given new contract quests until level 21. Beyond this level, characters will be considered too experienced by the agent.
The agents in the Nomad Tavern in Cordor and the Mayor’s House in Skal will give out contracts appropriate for newer characters. Other agents, though, may give much more dangerous jobs. This means that it can be easy to find a level-appropriate party by waiting for other contract seekers near an agent that gives quests for your level range.