TINKERVALVE SCRAPWORTH
GnomesScrap Metal Dealer
"One gnome's trash is another gnome's treasure—and I'm the gnome who knows the difference!""
Identity
- Residence
- Rusty Cog Market, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Tinkervalve is built like a barrel with arms, his muscular frame developed from decades of lifting and sorting scrap metal. His hands are permanently stained with rust and oil, and his beard is streaked with metallic dust that glitters in sunlight. • Clothing: He wears thick leather aprons reinforced with metal plates, heavy work boots with steel toes, and fingerless gloves that protect his palms while allowing dexterity. His cap is made from old conveyor belt material. • Distinguishing Marks: A jagged scar across his left forearm from a sharp metal sheet, and a brass ring on each finger made from melted-down coins.
Relationships
- Family - Estranged from his parents who abandoned him; considers his employees his true family
Secret
He has a hidden vault containing pieces of a legendary alloy said to be indestructible, which he's slowly assembling from scraps found over decades.
Story Hooks
- 1 He needs help recovering a shipment of rare metal stolen by bandits who don't know its true value
- 2 Someone is selling counterfeit "ancient alloys" and he needs investigators to find the source
Narrative Value
Quest giver and information source about rare materials. Can provide components for crafting or point players toward black market dealers. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════