#greatadaptation

Concept art for Ui'Ja'ran, the cobbler on the Great Adaptation. Bond of Mavi and Tme'i. An engineer working with the autotailors that produce shoes, as well as any custom work.

Ja'ran has had an autoimmune condition in the past, causing his blotchy skin coloration. It remains a social barrier for him for a variety of reasons. Many t'au that should know better still blanch at his appearance, and he got sick just as his career could have progressed. His momentum stayed, instead further specialising on a 'ui suitable role.

He did find a nice role on ship - working with the merchant department allows him access to local, even alien materials! He's got good attention for detail, material quality and interactions, and treats the autotailors with love. He speaks Low Gothic as a hobby and he takes gue'vesa needs seriously. It shows in the chain of ne'tenx'eo he keeps in his workshop.

He works in a team of other autotailor engineers, those who do uniforms. They're all part of the logistics group.

Ui'Tme'i, the farrier on the Great Adaptation. A dependable worker who sees the same clients again and again, allowing her to really make long-term adjustments.

Being on-ship has the drawback of also being stuck with the same people again and again, but you learn to deal with it. Specialty materials take forever to be supplied though, so she always keeps a careful stock.

She loves human music, a good workout, and enjoys a cup of tea alone in the rec park every once in a while.