SPARKCOG PHOTOGRAPHER
GnomesMechanical Photographer
"Photography isn't just capturing images—it's preserving moments, creating memories, showing truth. My mechanical devices let me capture reality in ways that change how people see the world.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Image District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears practical clothing with numerous pockets for equipment, a vest with loops for various lenses and accessories, and comfortable shoes for long hours standing. Her coat has special padding for carrying delicate equipment. • Distinguishing Marks: Permanently stained fingers from developing chemicals, a scar on her face from an early equipment accident, and a pendant containing her first successful photograph.
Relationships
- Family - A husband who handles the business side, children who find her job exciting, parents who don't understand her "strange" career
- Allies - The Photographers' Guild, clients who value her work, fellow artists who share her passion
- Rivals - Competing photographers, those who've copied her techniques
Personality
- Traits: Obsessively visual, genuinely passionate about capturing moments, frustrated by those who don't appreciate photography, fiercely protective of her images
- Mannerisms: Frames shots constantly even without a camera, speaks in terms of light and composition, carries photography equipment everywhere
- Voice: Enthusiastic and rapid, with occasional technical digressions about optics
Backstory
Sparkcog was one of the first to experiment with mechanical image capture, developing techniques that have revolutionized documentation. She's photographed everything from important events to everyday life, creating a visual record of modern Gearhaven. Her work is considered both art and historical documentation.
Daily Life
Her days are spent photographing subjects, developing images, and consulting with clients. She frequently works unusual hours when lighting conditions are optimal. Her evenings are dedicated to darkroom work and planning future projects.
Secret
Sparkcog has discovered that one of her photographs seems to have captured something that wasn't there—an image of a person or place that doesn't exist. She's terrified of what this might mean and has hidden the photograph.
Story Hooks
- 1 Sparkcog needs help understanding her impossible photograph, offering her photography expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about the photograph and wants to steal it; she needs help protecting her discovery while deciding what to do with it.
Narrative Value
Documentarian and artist. Provides photography services, access to visual records, and raises questions about truth and perception. Her discovery adds wonder and mystery. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════