FIDGETLOCK PUZZLEBOX
GnomesPuzzle Maker & Locksmith
"A lock is a conversation between creator and opener—make sure you're speaking the same language.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Enigma Emporium, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Fidgetlock has nimble fingers that seem to move independently of her thoughts, always fidgeting with some mechanism. Her eyes are sharp and calculating, missing nothing. She wears her silver hair in elaborate braids that sometimes incorporate small puzzles.
Relationships
- Family - Her twin brother runs the family's traditional locksmith business; they're fiercely competitive
- Allies - Collectors of mechanical puzzles, security consultants, thieves who've tried and failed to crack her work
- Rivals - A former apprentice who went rogue and now cracks locks for criminals, a Dwarf engineer who claims superior designs
Personality
- Traits: Brilliant but eccentric, loves challenges, has difficulty trusting people who can't solve her puzzles
- Mannerisms: Creates impromptu puzzles from everyday objects, clicks her tongue when thinking
- Voice: Quick and precise, often trailing off mid-sentence when a new idea strikes
Backstory
Fidgetlock was born to a family of locksmiths and showed prodigious talent from childhood. She revolutionized the family business by creating puzzle boxes that were works of art as much as security devices. Her creations protect the vaults of nobles across Landorya, and she's been offered fortunes to create unbreakable locks.
Daily Life
She spends her days designing new mechanisms, crafting custom puzzle boxes for wealthy clients, and maintaining her shop's display of interactive puzzles. She hosts weekly puzzle competitions and is always seeking new challenges to test her skills.
Secret
She keeps a journal of every lock she's ever created with their weaknesses noted—knowledge that could bankrupt half the nobles in Landorya if revealed.
Story Hooks
- 1 One of her puzzle boxes was stolen before delivery, and it contains something dangerous
- 2 She needs help testing a new "impossible" puzzle before a wealthy client arrives
Narrative Value
Provider of security solutions and puzzles. Can create challenges for players or help them bypass security systems. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════