Born in Arrabar, Zhivka is a young novice priestess of Ilmater.

Born in Arrabar in the nation of Chondath, Zhivka is an initiate in the order of Ilmater in Hlondeth.
 
She is primarily a healer by training, and is a close follower of Brother Anacian Kurkuras. When Shay and Svent began undertaking public efforts on behalf of the church, Brother Anacian suggested Zhivka attend them as both healer, local resource, and (almost certainly) religious counselor to help them stay on the path of the faithful. 
 
Zhivka is generally quiet, dour, and giving off the impression of disapproval. She has casually mentioned being raised elsewhere and coming to the faith there before finding herself in Hlondeth, serving her god. She appears to be in her early twenties and is small-built.