Dr. Strangebrew is a scientist working in The First Landing. He is a Hobgoblin who has made so much modifications to his own body that can barely work without constant adjustments to it (Oiling his articulations, eating chemicals to regulate his hormones, belts to adjust his breathing, etc.). His motivations are to found the ever growing scientific discoveries that exist on the whole world.
While he is staying in The First Landing, he doesn't officially work for them, but use the town as a base to search for adventurers that wanna go and do quest for them.
"Bingo! With this new information I can conclude that you are the party I was looking for!" He then throws some chemicals into the air that blow up in a mini show of fireworks "Another amazing discovery by the incredible Dr. Strangebrew! The "Dr." Grabs a bottle from his coat filled with an orange liquid and drinks it in a big swing, carefully puting the bottle again in one of his many pockets. - Dr. Strangebrew, announcing himself to a group of adventurers.