BRISTLESPARK COOK
GnomesSteam-Powered Kitchen Engineer
"Cooking isn't just preparing food—it's creating joy, building community, preserving culture. My steam systems don't just make cooking more efficient; they make it more consistent, more reliable, more capable of feeding the masses.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Culinary Quarter, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears traditional chef's whites modified with heat-resistant materials, a reinforced apron with pockets for tools and thermometers, and boots with slip-resistant soles for wet kitchen floors. His sleeves are always rolled up. • Distinguishing Marks: A burn scar on his hand from a kitchen accident, permanently stained fingers from various ingredients, and a pendant containing a spice from his first successful dish.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who manages the restaurant, children being trained in the trade, parents who are proud of his "delicious" career
- Allies - The Cooks' Guild, food critics who appreciate his work, fellow chefs who share his passion
- Rivals - Competing restaurants, those who've stolen his recipes
Personality
- Traits: Surprisingly knowledgeable about mechanical systems, genuinely passionate about food, frustrated by those who see cooking as mere sustenance, fiercely protective of his recipes
- Mannerisms: Tastes constantly, speaks in terms of flavors and techniques, carries cooking tools everywhere
- Voice: Warm and enthusiastic, with occasional technical digressions about steam systems
Backstory
Bristlespark was originally trained as an engineer but discovered his true calling in cooking when he designed steam-powered kitchen equipment. He's since pioneered mechanical cooking techniques that have improved consistency and scale. His restaurant is considered one of Gearhaven's finest.
Daily Life
His days are spent in his restaurant's kitchen, overseeing food preparation, developing new recipes, and consulting with other cooks. He frequently works directly at the stoves, getting his hands dirty alongside his staff. His evenings are dedicated to planning menus and experimenting with new techniques.
Secret
Bristlespark has discovered that one of his steam cooking techniques seems to have unusual effects on food—enhanced flavors, improved nutrition, even (he suspects) subtle mood enhancement. He's terrified of this knowledge being exploited.
Story Hooks
- 1 Bristlespark needs help understanding his unusual cooking technique, offering his culinary expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about his discovery and wants to exploit it for profit; he needs help protecting his art from exploitation.
Narrative Value
Culinary artist and food scientist. Provides cooking expertise, access to food networks, and raises questions about enhancement and sustenance. His discovery adds wonder and ethical complexity. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════