SPINDLEVALVE OPTICIAN
GnomesMaster Optician & Lens Grinder
"Vision is the most precious sense we have, and helping people see clearly is the most rewarding work I can imagine. Every lens I create is a window to the world for someone who thought they'd never see clearly again.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Vision Quarter, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears practical clothing with numerous pockets for optical tools and lens samples, a vest with loops for various magnifying devices, and comfortable shoes for long hours of standing. She always carries a small toolkit for document repair. • 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 lens.
Relationships
- Family - A husband who manages the business side, children who've chosen different paths, parents who are proud of her "helpful" career
- Allies - The Opticians' Guild, patients whose sight she's restored, fellow researchers who share her passion
- Rivals - Mass-produced lens manufacturers, competitors who've copied her techniques
Personality
- Traits: Passionate about vision, surprisingly knowledgeable about optics science, frustrated by those who take sight for granted, fiercely protective of her patients
- Mannerisms: Examines eyes constantly even when off duty, speaks in terms of focal lengths and refraction, adjusts her own lenses obsessively
- Voice: Warm and measured, with occasional technical digressions about optical properties
Backstory
Spindlevalve was originally trained as a general craftsperson but discovered her true calling in optics when she created lenses for a nearsighted friend. She's since become Gearhaven's premier optician, creating vision correction devices and optical instruments for clients across Landorya. Her work has restored sight to countless people.
Daily Life
Her days are spent at her optical workshop, examining patients, grinding lenses, and creating custom optical devices. She frequently works unusual hours to accommodate patients with special needs. Her evenings are dedicated to experimentation and planning future projects.
Secret
Spindlevalve has discovered a lens formulation that seems to reveal things not visible to normal sight—hidden details, perhaps even things that exist beyond normal perception. She's terrified of this knowledge being used for harmful purposes and has hidden her research.
Story Hooks
- 1 Spindlevalve needs help understanding her unusual lens formulation, offering her optical expertise in exchange.
- 2 Someone has learned about her discovery and wants to steal it; she needs help protecting her research while deciding what to do with it.
Narrative Value
Healer and scientific explorer. Provides optical expertise, access to vision technology, and raises questions about perception and hidden realities. Her discovery adds wonder and potential danger. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════