CLICKCOG GARDENER
GnomesMechanical Horticulturist
"Plants are living machines—complex, beautiful, responsive to their environment. My mechanical systems just help them do what they do best, creating beauty and life in the heart of the city.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Botanical Gardens, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears practical clothing with reinforced patches, heavy boots for garden work, and a vest with pockets for tools and seed samples. His apron is covered in soil and plant stains. • Distinguishing Marks: A scar on his hand from a thorny plant, permanently stained fingers from various compounds, and a pendant containing a seed from his first successful hybrid.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who shares his passion for plants, children who've chosen different paths, parents who are proud of his "beautiful" career
- Allies - The Gardeners' Guild, visitors who appreciate his gardens, fellow horticulturists who share his passion
- Rivals - Those who see mechanical gardening as "unnatural," competitors who've copied his techniques
Personality
- Traits: Surprisingly knowledgeable about mechanical systems, genuinely passionate about plants, frustrated by those who don't appreciate nature, fiercely protective of his gardens
- Mannerisms: Examines plants constantly even when off duty, speaks in terms of growth and cultivation, carries gardening tools everywhere
- Voice: Warm and enthusiastic, with occasional technical digressions about mechanical systems
Backstory
Clickcog was originally trained as a mechanic but discovered his true calling in gardening when he designed automated watering systems. He's since pioneered mechanical horticulture techniques that have transformed urban gardening. His gardens are considered some of the most beautiful in Gearhaven.
Daily Life
His days are spent maintaining the gardens, designing new mechanical systems, and consulting with other gardeners. He frequently works directly with plants, getting his hands dirty. His evenings are dedicated to planning improvements and experimenting with new techniques.
Secret
Clickcog has discovered that one of his mechanical gardening systems seems to have unusual effects on plants—enhanced growth, improved resilience, even (he suspects) subtle magical properties. He's terrified of this knowledge being exploited.
Story Hooks
- 1 Clickcog needs help understanding his unusual gardening system, offering his horticultural expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about his discovery and wants to exploit it for profit; he needs help protecting his plants from exploitation.
Narrative Value
Bridge between nature and technology. Provides gardening expertise, access to botanical knowledge, and raises questions about enhancement and nature. His discovery adds wonder and ethical complexity. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════