Alysha Greybeard

Alysha Greybeard is an eclectic gnome living in the village of Meadowbrook. The current owner of Al's Alchemical Atelier, she thrives in her workshop -- seeking inspiration for new breakthroughs in alchemy.

History
Alysha arrived in Meadowbrook as an infant carried by her Sleepwalker father, Owen Greybeard. At the time she had been gravely ill with an unknown disease. After being cured, her father worked tirelessly to find a similar cure for his daughter, establishing the Atelier in the process. He succeeded in his quest, deriving the cure from the roots of the Eternal Blossom.

Alysha's childhood was one of intense study and learning of the natural world around her. Though limited in the distance from the village they wandered, her father spent a great deal of time explaining the secrets of herbalism, medicine, and alchemy to his daughter. Unfortunately, her childhood was cut short when Owen failed to return from an evening of foraging for rare Silent Princess flowers. He was found the next day, apparently mauled by wolves.

At the age of 15, following her father's death, she took up the reins operating the Atelier. Now at 24 years of age, she has started to push her abilities to the limit. Novel tinctures, potions, and decoctions spring fourth every day from her inspired mind. Her only limitation being the materials available in the environment around her.

Personality
Alysha is a naturally warm person. Having spent her life only meeting new people in the form of those freshly cured from Sleepwalking, she revels in being able to interact with outsiders. She often overshares about herself and those around her, but never in an intentionally rude or malicious manner.

Goals and Fears
Alysha wants to spend some time travelling the world, solely to collect rare ingredients and to gain new insights into alchemy. However, she has a deathly fear of the Eastern Forest due to her fathers death and is rarely ever seen outside during nighttime hours.