RATCHETSPARK ARCHAEOLOGIST
GnomesArchaeological Engineer
"The past isn't dead—it's just waiting to be understood. Every artifact is a message from those who came before, every ancient device a lesson in what they knew and what we've forgotten.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Museum District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears practical field clothing with numerous pockets for tools and artifact samples, heavy boots for rough terrain, and a vest with loops for various excavation tools. Her hat has special protection from sun and debris. • Distinguishing Marks: Permanently dust-stained skin, a scar on her hand from an excavation accident, and a pendant containing a fragment of her first significant find.
Relationships
- Family - Children who've followed her into archaeology, grandchildren being trained in the craft, a late husband who was her excavation partner
- Allies - The Archaeologists' Guild, museums who display her finds, fellow researchers who share her passion
- Rivals - Treasure hunters who destroy sites, collectors who want artifacts for private collections
Personality
- Traits: Passionate about history, surprisingly knowledgeable about ancient technologies, frustrated by those who see archaeology as treasure hunting, fiercely protective of sites
- Mannerisms: Examines objects constantly even when off duty, speaks in terms of stratigraphy and context, gets excited about new discoveries
- Voice: Enthusiastic and rapid, with occasional scholarly digressions about historical context
Daily Life
Her days are spent either in the field excavating sites or in her laboratory analyzing finds and restoring ancient devices. She frequently travels to remote locations for months at a time. Her evenings are dedicated to research and planning future expeditions.
Secret
Ratchetspark has discovered evidence of a pre-Cataclysm civilization far more advanced than anyone suspected—including technologies that could revolutionize the modern world or destroy it. She's hiding the location of the site while deciding whom to trust.
Story Hooks
- 1 Ratchetspark needs help exploring the advanced site she's discovered, offering her archaeological expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about her discovery and wants to exploit it; she needs help protecting the site while deciding what to do with the knowledge.
Narrative Value
Keeper of ancient knowledge and explorer of the past. Provides archaeological expertise, access to historical information, and raises questions about progress and ancient wisdom. Her discovery adds wonder and potential danger. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════