FIZZLEVALVE ROPEMAKER
GnomesMaster Rope & Cordage Maker
"A rope is a promise—when you trust your life to it, you'd better know who made it.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Twisted Strand, Gearhaven Dock District
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Fizzlevalve has muscular forearms from years of twisting rope, and her hands are covered in calluses. She moves with the confident stride of someone who knows her own strength. • Clothing: She wears practical work clothes that can get dirty, with loops and hooks for holding rope samples. Her belt is made from her own rope, and she wears a necklace of different fiber samples. • Distinguishing Marks: Permanent rope burns on her palms, and a small scar on her cheek from a snapped cable.
Relationships
- Family - Her brother is a ship captain who uses her ropes exclusively
- Allies - Sailors, construction crews, adventurers, climbers who rely on her products
- Rivals - Cheaper rope manufacturers, a former partner who started a competing business
Personality
- Traits: No-nonsense and practical, surprisingly knowledgeable about materials, values strength and reliability
- Mannerisms: Tests rope strength constantly, coils and uncoils rope when thinking
- Voice: Strong and carrying, used to shouting over dock noise
Backstory
Fizzlevalve grew up on the docks and learned rope-making from sailors. She revolutionized the trade by developing new braiding techniques and experimenting with different fibers. Her ropes are used by ships, construction crews, and adventurers throughout Landorya who need to trust their lives to her work.
Daily Life
She spends her days twisting rope, testing breaking strengths, and consulting with clients on the best cordage for their needs. Her workshop is filled with fibers from across the world—hemp, silk, metal wire, and exotic materials. She employs several assistants to help with large orders.
Story Hooks
- 1 She needs rare fibers from a dangerous location to fulfill a crucial order
- 2 Someone is sabotaging her ropes, endangering lives, and she needs help finding the culprit
Narrative Value
Provider of essential equipment and potential source of specialized materials. Her knowledge of fibers and strength can aid in various situations. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════