You say, 'Hail, Gebsle Nogflop'
Gebsle Nogflop says 'Hail to you ______! I am Gebsle Nogflop of the great Nogflop brothers, but most people just call me The Great! I've recently come out this way to offer lucky adventurers like you the chance to find true companionship. Yes, unlike friends who will sometimes be too busy to be by your side, or lovers whose spark of romance has waned into beige oblivion, an adventurer will never be alone if they have [pets]!'
You say, 'What pets?'
Gebsle Nogflop says 'Ah, so I see you're interested. Take a look at what I have to offer, my stock changes periodically so check back from time to time to see if I've any new friends to part with. I've a particular affinity for the Icerat, but I'll tell you that Robert and Albert are always up for a good conversation. I suppose I am also obligated to advertise for my lazy cousin Garik. He has some bags and toys for sale which he might part with, if you can get his attention off of that silly game for more than a second or two!'
Also...
You say, 'Who is Kimble?'
Gebsle Nogflop says 'My brother Kimble? Do tell him I said hello should you see him. I've heard his Regurgitonic sales have been up lately. The stuff is truly a miracle when it comes to curing what ails our creatural friends. In fact, I daresay I wish I had not run out last week, one of my pets has been unwell lately.'
Saying that yields this text (you find out about Kimble from Garik mumbling something about him)...which is the hint for the "A Curious Box" quest.