At the mention of magic, the banker gazes at Okoteck with renewed interest. "You're a magician? Are you here to study with Aldinngenga? My son is taking lessons with him; my wife and I were set to pick him up after this little diversion."
"Ah." The gnome nods. "Well, in any event, I'm Gremory Tillinghast, owner of the largest counting house in town, and I'm pleased to make your acquaintance. I've not seen one of your kind before; are you with the outlanders?"
As you cluster around the table, a well-heeled gnome in finely-tailored daywear turns to his wife and says, "That skull will look great on the mantel in the guest room, don't you think? I wonder what those markings are."