You are an adventurer who has decided to explore the Temple of Rejection, a dungeon located in northern Filgaia near Gounon. Unfortunately, you're currently surrounded by monsters. But before you can fight them off...
"Hold it right there! Don't worry, I'll save you!"
Standing proud and tall atop a wall is... A little girl. Wait, what?! What the hell can this kid-?
"HAIYAH!!!"
Using a mix of martial arts and, inexplicably, a backpack-mounted missile launcher, the little girl skillfully dispatches the monsters. You can't believe your eyes! What a badass! She-
"That was fun! I-Oof! ...Owie..."
She just... Tripped. Over her own feet? So this adorable, badass little girl is also a total klutz! It's hard to believe she just curb-stomped the monsters, but here we are!
"Ah... That was embarrassing. Sorry you had to see that...! Anyway, I'm Carol! Carol Anderson! I'm looking for my companion and mentor. Have you seen him?"