GEARWICK WATCHMAKER
GnomesMaster Horologist
"Time is the most precious thing we have, and measuring it precisely is the highest calling of mechanics. A perfect timepiece doesn't just tell time—it honors it.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Timekeeper's Row, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears traditional horologist's attire—dark suits with watch chains, vests with pockets for precision tools, and shoes with special soles for working at benches. His jewelry includes several timepieces of his own design. • Distinguishing Marks: Magnifying lenses permanently attached to one eye, permanently stained fingers from lubricants, and a tattoo of a perfect escapement mechanism on his wrist.
Relationships
- Family - An apprentice who will inherit his workshop (chosen for skill, not blood), distant relatives who trade on his name
- Allies - The Horologists' Guild, collectors who appreciate his work, fellow masters who share his standards
- Rivals - Mass-produced timepiece manufacturers, younger watchmakers who use "modern shortcuts"
Personality
- Traits: Obsessively precise, genuinely passionate about timekeeping, frustrated by imprecision, surprisingly patient with learners
- Mannerisms: Checks timepieces constantly, speaks in terms of accuracy and deviation, adjusts his own watches obsessively
- Voice: Measured and precise, with occasional bursts of enthusiasm when discussing particularly elegant mechanisms
Backstory
Gearwick comes from a family of horologists stretching back generations. He's considered the finest watchmaker in Gearhaven, with timepieces sought by collectors across Landorya. He personally crafts each watch that bears his mark and maintains that a timepiece is the highest expression of mechanical art.
Daily Life
His days are spent at his workbench, crafting precision timepieces with techniques passed down through generations. He accepts only a few commissions each year, focusing on quality over quantity. His evenings are dedicated to maintaining his tools and studying historical timekeeping methods.
Story Hooks
- 1 Gearwick needs help understanding his unusual timepiece, offering his horological expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about the timepiece and wants to steal it; he needs help protecting his discovery while deciding what to do with it.
Narrative Value
Master of traditional craft and keeper of precision. Provides timekeeping expertise, access to elite circles, and raises questions about time itself. His discovery adds wonder and mystery. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════