CLICKSPARK TEACHER
GnomesEngineering Instructor
"Every student is a machine waiting to be understood—what inputs produce what outputs, what motivates them, what holds them back. My job isn't just to teach facts; it's to help each student understand how they learn best.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Academy District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears practical clothing with numerous pockets for teaching aids, a vest with loops for various demonstration devices, and comfortable shoes for long hours standing. Her apron is covered in chalk dust and oil stains. • Distinguishing Marks: A scar on her hand from a student experiment gone wrong, permanently stained fingers from various compounds, and a pendant containing a gear from her first successful student project.
Relationships
- Family - A husband who supports her dedication, children who've chosen different paths, parents who are proud of her "important" work
- Allies - The Teachers' Guild, former students who credit her with their success, fellow educators who share her passion
- Rivals - Administrators who prioritize test scores over learning, teachers who've given up on difficult students
Personality
- Traits: Infinitely patient, genuinely passionate about teaching, frustrated by students who don't try, fiercely protective of her pupils
- Mannerisms: Demonstrates concepts constantly, speaks in terms of principles and applications, carries teaching aids everywhere
- Voice: Clear and measured, with special tones for different types of explanations
Backstory
Clickspark was a successful engineer before discovering her true calling in teaching. She's trained hundreds of students over her career, many of whom have gone on to important positions. She maintains that education is the foundation of progress and that every student has potential waiting to be unlocked.
Daily Life
Her days are spent teaching classes, grading assignments, and mentoring students. She frequently works unusual hours to help struggling pupils. Her evenings are dedicated to lesson planning and professional development.
Secret
Clickspark has discovered that one of her teaching methods seems to have unusual effects on students—enhanced learning, improved retention, even (she suspects) mild magical enhancement of understanding. She's terrified of this knowledge being exploited and has been quietly modifying her approach.
Story Hooks
- 1 Clickspark needs help understanding the unusual effects of her teaching method, offering her educational expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about her discovery and wants to exploit it for profit; she needs help protecting her students from exploitation.
Narrative Value
Educator and mentor. Provides teaching services, access to academic networks, and raises questions about learning and enhancement. Her discovery adds wonder and ethical complexity. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════