Echoes of Grimdark - Lightward Beginnings.

A tiny gnome with curly frizzed-out chestnut hair stuffed into a haphazard bun, spectacles always sliding down her nose — usually cracked. Wears a patched-up pinstripe vest, oversized coat with ledger pockets, and ink-smudged gloves. Always carrying a floating clipboard enchanted to follow her and take notes.

Frantic, high-energy, speaks a mile a minute. Perpetually stressed but deeply passionate about keeping the guild afloat. Prone to sarcastic outbursts when numbers don’t add up. Genuinely cares about everyone’s well-being — but wishes they’d STOP BREAKING THINGS.

Linnae Tallywick is the overworked, perpetually frazzled financial backbone of the Lightward Guild. With ink-stained fingers, a scroll tucked behind each ear, and a ledger that’s seen more combat than most adventurers, Linnae’s job is to make sure the guild doesn’t go bankrupt before the heroes make it past floor three of the Grimdark Vault. A former magical auditor from the capital’s Ministry of Trade & Arcane Compliance, she 'retired early' (read: was politely encouraged to leave after screaming at a duke for embezzling supply funds). She joined the Lightward Guild because, quote, 'if you’re going to have financial panic attacks, at least do it somewhere with a bar.'