SPINDLECOG JEWELER
GnomesMaster Jeweler & Gem Setter
"Jewelry isn't just decoration—it's emotion made tangible. Every piece I create carries meaning: love, commitment, achievement, memory. My job is to give those emotions form that will last forever.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Gem District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: He wears formal attire befitting his position, with numerous pockets for jeweler's tools and gem samples. His vest has loops for various magnifying devices. His fingers are surprisingly delicate despite his age. • Distinguishing Marks: Permanently stained fingers from polishing compounds, a scar on his hand from an early gem-cutting accident, and a ring containing his finest work.
Relationships
- Family - An apprentice who will inherit his workshop (chosen for skill, not blood), distant relatives who trade on his name
- Allies - The Jewelers' Guild, collectors who appreciate his work, fellow masters who share his standards
- Rivals - Mass-produced jewelry manufacturers, younger jewelers who use "modern shortcuts"
Personality
- Traits: Obsessively detail-oriented, genuinely passionate about beauty, frustrated by those who see jewelry as mere decoration, surprisingly knowledgeable about gemology
- Mannerisms: Examines gems constantly even when off duty, speaks in terms of cuts and settings, adjusts his lenses obsessively
- Voice: Soft and measured, with occasional bursts of enthusiasm when discussing particularly beautiful pieces
Backstory
Spindlecog comes from a family of jewelers stretching back generations. He's considered the finest jeweler in Gearhaven, with pieces sought by collectors and nobles across Landorya. He personally crafts each piece that bears his mark and maintains that jewelry should be both beautiful and meaningful.
Daily Life
His days are spent at his workbench, crafting jewelry with techniques passed down through generations. He accepts only a few commissions each year, focusing on quality over quantity. His evenings are dedicated to studying new techniques and historical jewelry traditions.
Secret
Spindlecog has discovered that one of the gems in his collection seems to have unusual properties—it reacts to magical energy in ways he doesn't understand. He's terrified of this knowledge being used for harmful purposes and has hidden the gem.
Story Hooks
- 1 Spindlecog needs help understanding his unusual gem, offering his jewelry expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about the gem and wants to steal it; he needs help protecting his discovery while deciding what to do with it.
Narrative Value
Master of traditional craft and keeper of beauty. Provides jewelry expertise, access to elite circles, and raises questions about magic-material interaction. His discovery adds wonder and potential danger. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════