Alyss

That last thing seems like a good idea, don't think she will have much of an idea about fighting to start with :P

Definitely do not do a higher leveled quest. I suggest making a starting thread, gaining a few levels, meeting people, then doing the Secret Medicine of The Forest Quest. (You get a sword~)

If you want my opinion, start a OP or PP custom Topic, meaning you make a random topic and you just try to meet people so if you do go out into the field, you have allies on you side.