SPARKWICKLE BUTTONSMITH
GnomesButton & Fastener Artisan
"A garment is only as good as its weakest fastener—never underestimate the importance of details.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Fastener Foundry, Gearhaven Textile District
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Sparkwickle has small, precise hands perfect for detailed work, and her eyes are sharp from examining tiny details. She wears her hair in practical braids that keep it away from her workbench. • Clothing: Her smock is covered in button samples—wood, metal, bone, and exotic materials. She wears a necklace made of her favorite creations, each one a tiny work of art. • Distinguishing Marks: Small scars on her fingertips from sharp tools, and permanently ink-stained cuticles from marking measurements.
Relationships
- Family - Her mother was a seamstress who taught her the trade; they still work together on special projects
- Allies - Tailors, fashion designers, spies who need hidden compartments in their clothing
- Rivals - Mass-produced button manufacturers, a competitor who steals her designs
Personality
- Traits: Meticulous and detail-oriented, surprisingly passionate about fasteners, excellent at remembering preferences
- Mannerisms: Fidgets with buttons on her own clothing, sorts buttons by size and material when nervous
- Voice: Quick and precise, with frequent technical terms that most people don't understand
Backstory
Sparkwickle started as a seamstress but discovered her true passion was in the small details that hold clothing together. She revolutionized button-making by creating mechanical fasteners that serve double purposes—buttons that are also compasses, clasps that hide lockpicks. Her work is sought by tailors and spies alike.
Daily Life
She spends her days crafting buttons and fasteners of all kinds, from simple wooden toggles to elaborate mechanical clasps. She consults with tailors on the best fasteners for different garments and maintains a vast catalog of designs. Her workshop is a treasure trove of tiny mechanical marvels.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 She needs rare materials from a dangerous mine to fulfill a royal commission
- 2 Someone is using her specialized fasteners to smuggle contraband, and she needs help finding them