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Lester Gofer, CEO of the Hasty Hippogruff Shipping Co, is throwing an extravagant party for potential business partners on his riverboat, the Spiffy Scull. Not too long ago, Lester Gofer tried to purchase a special recipe from a gnome named B. Burgell Burger—a magical recipe called soothberry jam that pacifies hippogruffs. But when B. Burgell wouldn't sell, Lester and his jumped the helpless gnome while he was out foraging for berries. They stole B. Burgell's cookbook and left him tied to a tree. Now B. Burgell is looking for payback. He's acquired—forged—an invitation to Lester Gofer's upcoming party so that a crack team of rascals can board Lester's riverboat, which departs from Junktown tomorrow evening for an overnight joy-cruise.

B. BURGELL BURGER

A beloved local gnome chef and keeper of a precious book of family recipes. B. Burgell made a name for himself by whipping up a delectable selection of magical dishes from his family's cookbook, and handing out food for free at rare pop-up events throughout the region. Practically everyone wanted a taste, which unfortunately attracted unscrupulous individuals like Lester Gofer who wished to profit from the Burger family cookbook. Traits: Desperate, generous, kind of a pretentious foodie. Motivation: Recover his stolen cookbook.