One is a lost wanderer, hoping to return to its place in a plane of cogs - the other is a blacksmith seeking valuable treasures buried in the ground.
All tagged gnome
Sir Godfrey Goodbee (Knight) & Hendrick Vallensten (Merchant)
These two NPCs both need help - one is a noble knight looking for brave adventurers, while the other a spice merchant trying to protect his goods.
Augustus Welhellim (Cleric) & Dr Henrik Jesper (Macabre Enthusiast)
Augustus was once an assassin turned gnome of the cloth, while Henrik is seeking macabre delights. Each NPC is seeking adventurers to help them in their tasks.