GIZMOWICK INVENTOR
GnomesEccentric Inventor
"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 District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears patched clothing covered in his own design sketches, a vest with more pockets than seems possible, and boots modified with various gadgets (not all working). His 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, surprisingly resilient
- Mannerisms: Fidgets constantly with gadgets, speaks in rapid bursts of ideas, laughs when experiments fail spectacularly
- Voice: Rapid and enthusiastic, frequently changing topics mid-sentence
Backstory
Gizmowick was expelled from three technical schools for "dangerous creativity" before finding mentors who appreciated his unconventional approach. He's developed dozens of gadgets, most non-functional but some surprisingly useful. He's constantly chasing the next big idea.
Daily Life
His days are spent in the Fringe Workshops, experimenting with new ideas, scavenging components, and collaborating with fellow unconventional inventors. He frequently works through the night when inspired. His meals are irregular and often forgotten.
Secret
Gizmowick has accidentally created a device that does something he doesn't fully understand—it seems to briefly connect to somewhere else, showing images of impossible places. He's terrified and excited in equal measure.
Story Hooks
- 1 Gizmowick needs help understanding his mysterious device, offering his creative expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about the device and wants to steal it; he needs help protecting his 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. His discovery adds wonder and potential danger. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════