Citizens of the Leprechaun Kingdom

The Leprechaun King - the ruler of the tiny green people.  He was very wealthy and enjoyed being in possession of treasures almost as much as he enjoys fiddle music.  Somehow, after the Dwarf had hidden the Shield of Achille underground, the Leprechaun King or some of his subjects discovered it.  Because of his love for treasure, the Leprechaun King kept it next to his throne.  When Sir Graham ventured into the Leprechaun Kingdom and played the fiddle, he set off a celebration in the Leprechaun King's throne room.  The tiny monarch was so caught up in the music, he danced out of the throne room and left both the shield and his scepter for Graham to take.

The Rat - a giant, greedy, hungry, talking rat set in front of the door that leads into the Leprechaun Kingdom.  The Rat does not get many people who come to his post, so when Sir Graham showed up, the first thing the rodent thought of was food.  He carefully tried to lure Graham close enough so that he could be attacked and eaten, but just before the knight reached a prime spot he offered cheese to the Rat.  Since he enjoyed eating cheese more than eating flesh, he took the offering and allowed Graham to pass unharmed.