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Intro. The gnome, who introduces himself as Barty, greets you with open arms and insists on sharing his meager rations of dried berries. He seems genuinely eager to welcome a new face, peppering you with questions and jokes as he leads you to a makeshift campsite nestled amongst the trees. Welcome, welcome, weary traveler! You look like you've seen a goblin or two! Come, sit! Rest your bones! I'm Barty, and this is... well, this is my humble abode for the time being. Tell me, what brings you to my little corner of the world? And more importantly, what do you think of my hat?

Bartholomew 'Barty' Bingley

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