Automaton

A middle-aged human male with short, neatly combed brown hair and sharp green eyes. He wears a well-tailored, oil-stained coat adorned with various clockwork gadgets and tools. His hands are often smudged with grease, and he has a pair of goggles resting on his forehead, ready for any mechanical task that arises.

Gideon is meticulous and organized, often seen with a clipboard in hand, jotting down notes and checking off tasks. He has a dry sense of humor and enjoys sharing stories of the sea with those around him. While he is dedicated to his work, he also dreams of adventure and exploration beyond the docks.

Gideon Gearwright grew up in the bustling port of the Searing Docks, where he learned the intricacies of clockwork machinery from his father, a renowned Tickerer. As a child, he was fascinated by the steamships that came and went, their engines hissing and whirring with life. After years of honing his skills, he became the Dockmaster, overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo while ensuring the smooth operation of the steamships. His keen eye for detail and mechanical expertise have made him a respected figure among the dockworkers and sailors, but he harbors a secret ambition to build his own steamship one day.