RATCHETGEAR PROSPECTOR
GnomesMineral Prospector
"The earth holds treasures beyond counting, but they must be taken responsibly. My job isn't just to find minerals; it's to find them in ways that don't destroy the land that holds them.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Mining Frontier, Outer Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears practical field clothing with reinforced patches, heavy boots for rough terrain, and a vest with pockets for tools and samples. His hat has special protection from sun and weather. • Distinguishing Marks: Permanently weathered skin, a scar on his hand from a rockfall, and a pendant containing his first significant mineral find.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who manages his business affairs, children who've chosen different paths, parents who worry about his dangerous career
- Allies - The Prospectors' Guild, mining companies who value his discoveries, fellow prospectors who share his dedication
- Rivals - Competing prospectors, claim jumpers who try to steal his discoveries
Personality
- Traits: Fearlessly independent, genuinely passionate about discovery, frustrated by those who don't respect the land, fiercely protective of his claims
- Mannerisms: Examines rocks constantly, speaks in terms of veins and deposits, carries prospecting tools everywhere
- Voice: Rough and direct, with occasional passionate defenses of responsible mining
Backstory
Ratchetgear has spent decades prospecting for valuable minerals across Landorya. He's discovered numerous deposits that have fueled industrial development. His knowledge of geology is unmatched, and his claims have made him moderately wealthy.
Daily Life
His days are spent in the field, examining rock formations, taking samples, and staking claims. He frequently works in remote locations for months at a time. His evenings are dedicated to analyzing samples and planning future expeditions.
Secret
Ratchetgear has discovered a mineral deposit of incredible value—but in a location that would cause significant environmental damage if mined. He's hiding the knowledge while deciding what to do.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ratchetgear needs help deciding what to do with his valuable discovery, offering his prospecting expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about his discovery and wants to exploit it regardless of environmental cost; he needs help protecting the land.
Narrative Value
Explorer and environmental advocate. Provides geological expertise, access to wilderness areas, and raises questions about resource extraction. His discovery adds moral complexity. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════