FIZZLEWICK BAKER
GnomesSteam-Powered Bakery Engineer
"Bread is civilization—it's what separates us from beasts. My steam ovens don't just bake bread; they feed communities, bring people together, keep the world turning one loaf at a time.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Bread District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears practical clothing covered in flour and dough stains, a reinforced apron with pockets for tools and temperature gauges, and boots with slip-resistant soles for wet bakery floors. Her sleeves are always rolled up to show her flour-dusted forearms. • Distinguishing Marks: A burn scar on her hand from an oven accident, permanently flour-stained fingers, and a pendant containing a miniature steam oven.
Relationships
- Family - Children who help run the bakery, grandchildren who test new recipes, a late husband who built her first steam oven
- Allies - The Bakers' Guild, community members who gather at her bakery, fellow food enthusiasts
- Rivals - Mass-produced bread manufacturers, competitors who've stolen her recipes
Personality
- Traits: Passionate about baking, surprisingly scientific about her craft, genuinely believes food brings people together, fiercely protective of traditional recipes
- Mannerisms: Samples dough constantly even when not hungry, speaks in terms of temperature and timing, gets excited about new steam-powered baking techniques
- Voice: Warm and enthusiastic, with occasional technical digressions about heat transfer
Backstory
Fizzlewick was originally trained as a traditional baker but became fascinated by how steam power could improve consistency and scale. She's pioneered steam-powered baking techniques that have revolutionized bread production in Gearhaven, making quality bread available to all social classes. Her bakery is a community gathering place.
Daily Life
Her days begin before dawn at her bakery, overseeing the steam ovens, consulting with bakers, and developing new recipes. She frequently works directly alongside her employees, getting her hands floury alongside them. Her evenings are dedicated to recipe development and community events at her bakery.
Secret
Fizzlewick has discovered that one of her steam oven designs seems to produce bread with unusual properties—enhanced nutrition, improved flavor, even (she suspects) mild magical effects. She's terrified of this knowledge being exploited and has quietly modified the design.
Story Hooks
- 1 Fizzlewick needs help understanding the unusual properties of her oven design, offering her baking expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about her discovery and wants to mass-produce it for profit; she needs help protecting her community from exploitation.
Narrative Value
Community anchor and food scientist. Provides baking expertise, access to community networks, and raises questions about enhancement and food. Her discovery adds wonder and ethical complexity. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════