RATCHETLOCK SECURITY
GnomesMaster Locksmith & Security Consultant
"A lock isn't just a barrier—it's a statement of value. What you lock away, how you protect it, what you're willing to spend on security—all of it tells a story about what matters to you.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Secure District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears dark clothing that doesn't show dirt from lock work, with numerous pockets for specialized tools. His vest has loops for various picks and tension wrenches. His boots have special soles for silent movement. • Distinguishing Marks: A scar on his finger from an early lock-picking accident, permanently oil-stained fingertips, and a tattoo of an open lock on his wrist.
Relationships
- Family - A wife who manages the business, children who've chosen different paths, parents who don't understand his "obsession with locks"
- Allies - The Locksmiths' Guild, security-conscious clients, law enforcement who value his expertise
- Rivals - Criminals who've faced his systems, competitors in the security field
Personality
- Traits: Obsessively security-conscious, genuinely passionate about locks, surprisingly paranoid, fiercely protective of clients
- Mannerisms: Checks locks constantly even when off duty, speaks in terms of vulnerabilities and countermeasures, carries multiple lock-picking tools everywhere
- Voice: Quiet and measured, with occasional bursts of enthusiasm when discussing particularly clever mechanisms
Backstory
Ratchetlock started as a regular locksmith but discovered his true calling in security consulting after helping investigate a series of break-ins. He's now Gearhaven's premier security expert, designing locks and security systems for the city's most important facilities. He maintains that the best security is layered and assumes attackers are competent.
Daily Life
His days are spent consulting with clients, assessing security needs, designing custom systems, and overseeing installations. He frequently tests his own systems by attempting to defeat them, constantly improving his designs. His evenings are dedicated to studying new lock mechanisms and security threats.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ratchetlock needs help deploying a fix for the security flaw he's discovered without revealing its existence.
Narrative Value
Security expert and keeper of dangerous knowledge. Provides lock-picking expertise, security consultation, and raises questions about vulnerability and trust. His discovery adds urgency and moral complexity. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════