FIDGETSPARK INNOVATOR
GnomesExperimental Gadget Designer
"If you're not failing, you're not trying hard enough! Every explosion is just a really enthusiastic lesson in what doesn't work. The trick is surviving long enough to apply what you learned.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Fringe Workshops, Outer Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Fidgetspark has the restless energy of someone whose mind is always racing ahead. Their multicolored hair changes frequently (currently half blue, half orange), and their hazel eyes dart constantly to anything that might be improved or modified. They're small even for a gnome, which they claim gives them "better perspective on problems." • Clothing: They wear patched clothing covered in their own design sketches, a vest with more pockets than seems physically possible, and boots they've modified with various gadgets (not all of which work reliably). Their belt holds an impressive array of tools and partially completed projects. • Distinguishing Marks: Numerous small burns and cuts from experimentation, permanently ink-stained fingers, and a collection of pins from "gadgets that actually worked."
Personality
- Traits: Endlessly creative, impatient with traditional methods, genuinely excited about failure ("learning opportunities"), surprisingly resilient
- Mannerisms: Fidgets constantly with gadgets or their own clothing, speaks in rapid bursts of ideas, laughs when experiments fail spectacularly
- Voice: Rapid and enthusiastic, frequently changing topics mid-sentence
Backstory
Fidgetspark was expelled from three different technical schools for "dangerous creativity" before finding mentors in the Fringe Workshops who appreciated their unconventional approach. They've developed dozens of gadgets, most of which don't work as intended but some of which have proven surprisingly useful. They're constantly chasing the next big idea.
Daily Life
Their days are spent in the Fringe Workshops, experimenting with new ideas, scavenging components, and collaborating with fellow unconventional inventors. They frequently work through the night when inspired, surviving on enthusiasm and strong tea. Their meals are irregular and often forgotten.
Secret
Fidgetspark has accidentally created a device that does something they don't fully understand—it seems to briefly connect to somewhere else, showing images of places and times that don't match anything they know. They're terrified and excited in equal measure.
Story Hooks
- 1 Fidgetspark needs help understanding their mysterious device, offering their creative expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about the device and wants to steal it; they need help protecting their discovery while deciding what to do with it.
Narrative Value
Chaotic creative force and source of unexpected solutions. Provides unconventional gadgets, creative problem-solving, and connections to fringe networks. Their discovery adds wonder and potential danger. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════