MINGLEVALVE BREWSTER
GnomesSteam Brewery Master
"Brewing is science you can drink! Temperature, timing, ingredients—get them right, and you create joy. Get them wrong, and you create... well, we don't talk about the Batch of '73.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Fermentation District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Minglevalve has the ruddy complexion of someone who samples his own products liberally. His white beard is stained slightly amber from years of brewery work, and his nose has the prominent veins of a dedicated taster. Despite his age, he moves with surprising energy, especially when discussing his craft. • Clothing: He wears leather aprons covered in brewery patches and medals, trousers with reinforced knees for working with vats, and boots that have seen decades of service. His vest has pockets for sampling tools and a small notebook for recording tasting notes. • Distinguishing Marks: A burn scar on his forearm from a steam vat incident, permanently stained fingertips from handling hops and malt, and a necklace of miniature beer taps.
Relationships
- Family - Three sons who help run the brewery (they have creative disagreements about the company's direction), numerous grandchildren being trained in the trade
- Allies - The Brewers' Guild, suppliers of quality ingredients, tavern owners who serve his products
- Rivals - Competing breweries, especially the Gearhaven Imperial Brewery that considers his success "undeserved"
Personality
- Traits: Jovial and generous, surprisingly scientific about his craft, fiercely competitive about brewing awards, genuinely cares about his employees
- Mannerisms: Offers samples to everyone he meets, speaks in brewing metaphors, pats his belly contentedly after tasting
- Voice: Booming and cheerful, with occasional hiccups he's learned to incorporate into his speech pattern
Backstory
Minglevalve started as an apprentice in his family's small brewery and transformed it into one of Gearhaven's premier operations through innovation—he was the first to apply precise steam temperature control to fermentation. His Steam-Aged Stout has won international awards, and he's constantly experimenting with new techniques and ingredients.
Daily Life
Mornings begin with inspection of fermentation vats and quality checks on aging batches. Afternoons bring experimentation with new recipes and supervision of production. Evenings are for tasting sessions, often with fellow brewers or special guests, and late-night record-keeping of the day's observations.
Secret
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