The world is a puzzle, and I’m just here to tinker with the pieces until they fit—or explode. Either way, progress!

— Selia Brightspark

Age: 34

Race: Gnome

Occupation: Inventor and Tinkerer Extraordinaire of Frosthaven

Physical Description

Selia Brightspark is a petite, sprightly gnome with bright red hair that sticks out in wild tufts, often singed at the edges from her experiments. Her eyes gleam like polished amber, filled with curiosity and boundless energy. She wears a patchwork of thick woolen fabrics, leather aprons, and tool belts stuffed with gadgets, screws, and bits of unidentifiable contraptions. Her gloves are perpetually covered in soot and grease, and her fingers are adorned with small, intricate rings that double as tiny tools.

Personality

Selia is a whirlwind of enthusiasm, always brimming with ideas and constantly chattering about her latest projects. She’s fiercely intelligent, innovative, and endlessly curious, though her excitement often causes her to leap into action before fully considering the consequences. While many find her eccentric and exhausting, those who take the time to understand her see a brilliant mind capable of creating wonders.

Despite her chaotic energy, Selia has a heart of gold and genuinely wants to improve life for everyone around her. She’s particularly fond of children and often gives them small, harmless trinkets she’s created.

History

Born in the bustling gnomish enclave of Tinkerstead, nestled within Frosthaven, Selia showed an early affinity for crafting and invention. By the age of 10, she had built a fully functioning clockwork automaton, albeit one that occasionally exploded. Her parents, both renowned inventors, nurtured her talents, enrolling her in the prestigious Academy of Artifice in Frosthaven.

At 22, Selia made her first major breakthrough: the Frostflare Lantern, a portable heat and light source that revolutionized travel across the tundra. This invention earned her the title of Inventrix and cemented her reputation as one of the most innovative minds in the region.

Selia’s workshop, the Brightspark Foundry, is now a hub of creativity, where she works tirelessly on new inventions while mentoring aspiring tinkerers. Though her work is highly respected, it’s also controversial—many of her creations are as dangerous as they are ingenious, and she’s accidentally caused more than one public spectacle with an invention gone awry.