Pintuck

Always known as Mistress Pintuck, this gnome seamstress is a cousin of one of the gnomes at the Clever Man's Works. She and her workers own the business, having taken it over after Gnome Day. Her shop is in the old town in Illene.

Makes a ruby-red Victory suit for Hope at Merrybourne for her presentation to the airhorse investors. Hope subsequently wears this suit on other formal occasions.

Also equips Rosie Printer with more flattering clothes. Later provides Bucket with a “gnome suit”.

She is middle-aged and plump, has a no-nonsense manner and a thick gnomish accent. Widely respected in the gnome community and beyond.