CLICKVALVE MESSENGER
GnomesSteam-Powered Message Courier
"A message isn't just words on paper—it's someone's trust, someone's urgency, someone's need. When someone hands me a message, they're trusting me with something important. I never break that trust.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Communication Hub, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Clickvalve has the wiry build of someone who spends much time running and climbing. Her brown hair is kept short for practicality, and her hazel eyes are always scanning for the fastest route. She moves with quick, efficient motions, never wasting energy. • Clothing: She wears lightweight leather clothing designed for speed, soft-soled shoes for silent movement, and a vest with pockets for messages and tools. Her belt holds various climbing aids and emergency supplies. • Distinguishing Marks: A scar on her knee from a fall, permanently road-dusted skin, and a tattoo of a message seal on her wrist.
Relationships
- Family - Siblings who also work as couriers, parents who are proud of her "honest" work, a younger cousin she's training
- Allies - The Couriers' Guild, clients who value her reliability, fellow couriers who share shortcuts
- Rivals - Competing courier services, those who've tried to intercept her messages
Personality
- Traits: Endlessly energetic, genuinely passionate about communication, surprisingly knowledgeable about the city's layout, fiercely protective of her messages
- Mannerisms: Plans routes constantly even when not working, speaks in terms of distance and time, checks message security obsessively
- Voice: Rapid and enthusiastic, with occasional serious tones when discussing message confidentiality
Backstory
Clickvalve was born into poverty and discovered her talent for speed and navigation as a child running messages for coins. She's since become one of Gearhaven's premier couriers, trusted with messages that absolutely must arrive on time. She maintains that communication is the foundation of civilization and takes her responsibility seriously.
Daily Life
Her days are spent running messages across Gearhaven, using her knowledge of shortcuts and steam-powered assistance to beat deadlines. She frequently works unusual hours when urgent messages need delivery. Her evenings are dedicated to route planning and maintaining her equipment.
Secret
Clickvalve has accidentally intercepted a message that reveals a conspiracy threatening multiple factions. She's hiding the knowledge while deciding whom to trust, terrified of the danger she's stumbled into.
Story Hooks
- 1 Clickvalve needs help understanding the conspiracy she's discovered, offering her courier expertise and network access in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned that she intercepted the message and is hunting her; she needs help staying alive while deciding what to do with the information.
Narrative Value
Information carrier and city expert. Provides courier services, access to city's hidden routes, and raises questions about trust and secrecy. Her discovery adds danger and intrigue. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════