TOGGLEGEAR TOYMAKER
GnomesMaster Toymaker
"A toy is a child's first teacher—make it worthy of the lesson.""
Identity
- Residence
- Whimsy Workshop, Gearhaven Children's Quarter
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Clothing: She wears colorful smocks covered in paint and sawdust, with pockets full of tiny toys and candy. Her spectacles hang from a chain made of miniature wooden animals she carved herself. • Distinguishing Marks: A missing fingertip from a childhood workshop accident, and laugh lines so deep they could hold coins.
Relationships
- Family - Never married; considers the children of Gearhaven her family
- Allies - Parents, teachers, child psychologists who recommend her toys
- Rivals - A mass-production toy manufacturer, a rival toymaker who copies her designs
Daily Life
She designs and crafts toys of all kinds, from simple pull-toys for toddlers to elaborate mechanical marvels for older children. Her shop is a wonderland of moving parts, bright colors, and delighted laughter. She personally tests every design with local children.
Secret
She hides messages in her toys that help children develop critical thinking skills—messages that some powerful people consider "subversive."
Story Hooks
- 1 A noble child has gone missing, and she needs help finding them before they miss their birthday
- 2 Someone is using her toy designs to create surveillance devices, and she needs to stop them
Narrative Value
Source of joy and potential ally for missions involving children. Her toys can be more than they appear. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════