GEARLOCK BANKER
GnomesMaster Banker & Vault Designer
"Money is just numbers on paper—trust is what makes it real. When someone deposits their wealth with me, they're trusting me with their future, their family's security, their dreams. I never break that trust.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Financial District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears formal banking attire with subtle mechanical elements—watch chains with precision gears, cufflinks that double as tools. His vest has hidden pockets for emergency items. • Distinguishing Marks: Permanently ink-stained fingers from ledger work, a scar on his hand from a vault mechanism accident, and a ring containing his bank's seal.
Relationships
- Family - Children being trained in banking, distant relatives who trade on his name
- Allies - The Bankers' Guild, wealthy clients who trust him, fellow bankers who share his standards
- Rivals - Competing banks, those who've tried to breach his vaults
Personality
- Traits: Obsessively precise, genuinely passionate about financial security, frustrated by those who don't understand compound interest, surprisingly generous with financial advice
- Mannerisms: Calculates constantly even in casual conversation, speaks in terms of rates and returns, checks security obsessively
- Voice: Measured and precise, with occasional bursts of enthusiasm when discussing particularly elegant financial instruments
Backstory
Gearlock comes from a family of bankers stretching back generations. He's considered the finest banker in Gearhaven, managing the wealth of the city's elite. He personally designed the security systems for his bank's vaults and maintains that trust is the most valuable currency.
Daily Life
His days are spent managing accounts, consulting with clients, and overseeing his bank's operations. He frequently works unusual hours when major transactions require his attention. His evenings are dedicated to reviewing financial records and planning future investments.
Secret
Gearlock has discovered evidence of massive fraud involving some of his most powerful clients—a fraud that could collapse the city's financial system if exposed. He's gathering evidence but knows that revealing the truth will destroy careers and possibly lives.
Story Hooks
- 1 Gearlock needs help gathering final evidence against the fraud, offering his financial expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about his investigation and is trying to silence him; he needs help staying alive while deciding how to proceed.
Narrative Value
Financial expert and keeper of dangerous knowledge. Provides banking services, access to wealthy networks, and raises questions about finance and ethics. His discovery adds urgency and moral complexity. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════