SPARKLEGEAR ILLUSIONWEAVER
GnomesMechanical Illusionist
"Magic is wonder. Technology is understanding. Combine them, and you create something more powerful than either alone—the ability to make people believe in the impossible.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Theatre District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Voice: Projected and theatrical, with the timing of a seasoned performer
Relationships
- Family - A daughter who handles the business side of the theater, an estranged son who considers her profession "frivolous"
- Allies - The Entertainers' Guild, fellow illusionists, various inventors who supply her with specialized devices
- Rivals - Traditional magicians who see mechanical illusions as "cheating," competing theaters
Personality
- Traits: Dramatic and flamboyant, genuinely loves entertaining people, surprisingly insecure about her technical skills, fiercely protective of her art
Backstory
Sparklegear started as a traditional stage magician but became fascinated with incorporating mechanical devices into her act. She's pioneered the art of mechanical illusion, creating performances that blur the line between technology and magic. She now runs her own theater and trains apprentices in her unique art form.
Daily Life
Mornings are dedicated to designing new illusions and maintaining her extensive collection of mechanical props. Afternoons bring rehearsals and technical preparations. Evenings are performance time, followed by late-night analysis of what worked and what needs improvement.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Sparklegear needs protection from those seeking her memory-recording device, offering her unique skills and resources in exchange.
- 2 The recorded memory of the murder contains evidence that could exonerate an innocent person; she needs help deciding whether to reveal what she knows.