Over to one side of the guildhall, a reasonably large table had been kept clear of food, the surface covered in smooth varnish rather than the rough texture shared by much of the furniture in the main hall. Two long benches ran down either side and in the centre of one side there were two short figures perched. The more comfortable looking figure had white hair and was casually shuffling a well-drawn tarot deck, eyes flicking around to look for competition--or keep an eye to on the notice board at the front. The other, far more richly and
warmly dressed despite the sun, was leaning into her shoulder and doing her best to not get the attention of the crowds. Shy, then, at least around strangers--of which the bustle of the hall on a sunny day was full of.
Of course, anyone looking in the couple's direction would immediately identify from their stature and, more importantly, the ears on their head that these were Hundi--seemingly far more normal specimens than the one causing trouble up near the counters. From the cards in her hands to the
several drinks placed in easy reach, at least one of the duo was looking for someone else to play games.
"There
must be giant in his ancestry," Liliane wondered, looking over in Rex's direction, "Nobody should be that tall."
"'E could just be lucky. Magic ees just as rare," Corinne said, shrugging and continuing to make the effort to speak the local language--even if they were both from Ithillin, she could always do with the practice. "Maybe more."
Unlike the other short adventurers, the pair had clearly chosen to avoid the rush that came from new job postings being added to the board. Partly because of the already-noted threat of clumsy oafs blundering into you, and partly because of simple lack of need. They could afford to wait until a suitable job was left to take, rather than pick one for the best pay immediately.