TOGGLEWICK GEARLOOM
GnomesTextile Mechanization Engineer
"A loom is just another kind of machine, and a machine is just another tool. The art comes from the hands and mind that guide it—whether those hands are flesh or brass.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Loom District, Gearhaven
- Civilization
- Gnomes
Appearance
• Physical: Togglewick has a slightly hunched posture from hours bent over intricate machinery. His dark hair is thinning and often covered in textile fibers, and his fingers are surprisingly delicate for a mechanic—necessary for threading complex loom mechanisms. He has an unusual grace when working with machines. • Clothing: He wears practical canvas coveralls with reinforced knees, a vest with dozens of small pockets for precision tools, and soft-soled shoes that allow him to feel vibrations in the machinery. His sleeves are always rolled up to his elbows. • Distinguishing Marks: A scar across his palm from an early loom accident, permanently stained fingertips from various dyes and lubricants, and a pendant made from his first successful gear design.
Relationships
- Family - Parents who initially opposed his work but now proudly display his innovations; a sister who runs a traditional weaving school (they have philosophical disagreements)
- Allies - The Weavers' Cooperative, textile manufacturers who value quality, fellow engineers who appreciate his artistic approach
- Rivals - Mass-production advocates who prioritize quantity over quality, traditionalists who see all mechanization as harmful
Personality
- Traits: Quietly passionate about his work, surprisingly artistic, uncomfortable with confrontation, deeply loyal to his craft
- Mannerisms: Hums mechanical rhythms while working, runs his fingers along surfaces to feel their texture, speaks softly and pauses frequently to find the right words
- Voice: Gentle and measured, with occasional bursts of enthusiasm when discussing loom innovations
Backstory
Togglewick was born into a family of traditional weavers but fell in love with steam power during a childhood visit to the Transport Hub. He apprenticed under the legendary engineer Boilerback, who taught him that machines have souls if you listen properly. He now maintains the prestigious Royal Steam Carriage and dreams of building his own line of luxury vehicles.
Daily Life
Mornings are spent in his workshop designing new mechanisms or improving existing ones. Afternoons bring consultations with textile manufacturers and weavers' guilds. Evenings are dedicated to his personal passion—creating intricate mechanical tapestries that blend traditional weaving with clockwork animation.
Secret
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Story Hooks
- 1 Someone has stolen partial research on his smart textiles and is trying to complete the work for military applications; Togglewick needs help recovering and destroying the stolen data.
- 2 His mechanical tapestries have begun displaying prophetic images, and he needs help understanding whether this is coincidence, magic, or something else entirely.