SPARKWELL ILLUMINATOR
GnomesLighting Engineer
"Light isn't just illumination—it's atmosphere, mood, even health. The right light can make a space welcoming or intimidating, productive or relaxing. It's one of the most powerful tools we have, and most people never think about it at all.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Luminous District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears white clothing that shows light quality clearly, with pockets for testing equipment and light-measuring devices. Her boots have special soles for working on ladders and elevated positions, and she always carries a selection of sample light sources. • Distinguishing Marks: Slightly light-damaged eyes that require special lenses in bright conditions, permanently stained fingers from handling various light sources, and a pendant containing her first successful illumination device.
Relationships
- Family - A husband who handles the business side, two children (one following in her footsteps), parents who never understood her "obsession with brightness"
- Allies - The Illuminators' Guild, architects who value her expertise, artists who appreciate her understanding of light
- Rivals - Architects who see lighting as an afterthought, competitors who prioritize cost over quality
Personality
- Traits: Passionate about light quality, surprisingly particular about illumination, genuinely believes good lighting improves lives, frustrated by those who don't appreciate her craft
- Mannerisms: Adjusts lighting constantly in any space she enters, speaks in terms of lumens and color temperature, shields her eyes instinctively from harsh light
- Voice: Bright and enthusiastic, with occasional technical digressions about lighting specifications
Backstory
Sparkwell started as a general engineer but found her calling in lighting design after experiencing the transformative power of proper illumination. She's pioneered techniques for combining various light sources—bioluminescence, chemical reactions, electrical arcs, and traditional flames—to create optimal lighting for different purposes. She's responsible for lighting design in many of Gearhaven's most important buildings.
Daily Life
Her days are spent consulting on lighting projects, conducting site assessments, and overseeing installation of her designs. She frequently works unusual hours to observe lighting effects at different times. Her evenings are dedicated to experimentation with new light sources and techniques.
Story Hooks
- 1 Sparkwell needs help retrieving a rare bioluminescent organism from a dangerous location for her research.
Narrative Value
Specialist in an underappreciated field. Provides lighting expertise, access to illumination technology, and raises questions about environmental manipulation. Her discovery adds potential for both wonder and concern. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════