STONEBIND GARRICK
Minor RacesStone Mason and Architect
"Stone remembers. It remembers the mountains it was, the pressure it endured. I merely help it tell its story in new forms.""
Identity
- Residence
- The Stoneheart Guild, a construction company in the Crystal Spires
- Civilization
- Minor Races
Appearance
• Physical: Massive even by Goliath standards, with gray skin marked by dark patterns. Garrick moves with careful precision, and his hands are surprisingly dexterous for their size. His body is covered in dust from his work. • Clothing: Wears practical work clothes covered in stone dust. His tools are always close at hand, and he carries architectural plans for his current projects. • Distinguishing Marks: His skin patterns seem to shift in certain light; his hands are covered in calluses; he smells of stone and mortar
Relationships
- Family - Close to his Goliath clan; his apprentices are like family to him
- Allies - Other architects and builders; those who appreciate his work
- Rivals - Other construction companies; those who've tried to steal his designs
Personality
- Traits: Patient and methodical, fiercely proud of his work, surprisingly artistic
- Mannerisms: Often seems to be listening to the stone, speaks with authority about construction, touches stone surfaces constantly
- Voice: Deep and resonant, carrying easily across construction sites
Backstory
Garrick was born to a Goliath clan that valued strength, but he found his calling in shaping stone rather than breaking it. He's spent his life building structures that will outlast him, creating beauty from raw rock. The Stoneheart Guild is his creation, where he trains others in the arts of stonecraft.
Daily Life
Garrick's days follow his projects' needs. He works stone in the morning, supervises construction in the afternoon, and plans new projects in the evening. Sleep is brief—he's always thinking about the next structure, always seeking to create something that will last.
Story Hooks
- 1 Garrick needs help investigating the living stone he's discovered—offering his construction skills and architectural knowledge in exchange
- 2 Someone has been sabotaging his projects; he needs help finding the culprit
Narrative Value
Architect NPC, quest giver, source of construction knowledge, potential plot hook about living stone ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════