Riagan

Appearance
Fairly aged and suffering from deteriorating back support; fairly dark skin though less exposure to the sun has made it more pale; does not have apparent point to ears

Early Life
Initially struggling to make ends meet, Riagan grew up like most children of construction workers and hit the ground running. Toiling over projects at a moment’s notice, he and his father Geanstell took initiative whilst advocating for workers’ rights. Having a solid work ethic and kind attitude, the pair were able to get recognition for their efforts and soon enough received huge commissions from a wealthier clientele (albeit to improve their standing with commoners).

Such luck landed them in early retirement, though they decided instead to use their influence and resources to begin improving economies of less fortunate areas through large-scale projects. Unfortunately, Niasma would be their first and last: a simple agricultural town attempting to reach an economic flourish using nearby geographical advantages. While Riagan, now in his later teens, went on the lookout for participants in their endeavor, he stumbled on Leeann amongst the inhabitants near the forked river Saltanas. The two would communicate via letters and photos until a drought occurred in Niasma. Riagan would flee with his father in fear of a growing mutiny, unaware of Leeann’s plan to undo the damage.

He quickly attempts to see her one last time, but bears witness to catastrophe instead as Leeann had, in her reckless use of her elemental powers, wound up draining water from anything in the nearby vicinity (Niasma’s population included). He flees without recounting what happened while his father does so to the Heroes’ Guild. Otherwise kept under wraps, he returned to live there for the purpose of crafting special glassware if not to invoke the forgotten name of its people.

Campaign 1
After being transported to the “other” Niasma, the Boogiers met Riagan during one of his frequent check-ups on the property. It is later revealed that Riagan actually came to answer some questions Ganache and Raffi had during their investigation, unaware that the Boogiers had come into contact with whatever was dwelling in the lake and causing issues since all those years back. After showing their proof via an old camera and its stored photos, Riagan would admit to using Niasma’s perpetual storm to create his special glass souvenirs. He also was fairly surprised that Leeann was revealed to be a water genasi, having assumed she merely died in the incident.

Runa and Ganache then invoked an angered Jeannie from underneath the lake who formed herself outside the lake’s bounds using his creations as a vessel for her energy. The Capers’ mentor Fleur aided in closing the consequential rift threatening to destroy the balance of the planes but at the expense of the genasi’s existence. An emotional Riagan finally approached her in her final moments as she dissipated from existence, validating her as an entity separate from his beloved Leeann. Although seemingly inconsolable, the water genasi’s parting gift of the two enjoying ice cream together allowed him peace.

Abilities
Crafting - It is assumed that Riagan is a master at molding objects, given the delicate hand that shaped Niasma’s beautiful lightning glass. He was also integral to Niasma’s resort construction, so it can be assumed he was fairly adept in his field.