Tebessa al-Khawati

Tebessa al-Khawati was a leader among the desert centaurs in the Burning Lands near Moradask in 1367 DR.

Description
Tebessa kept her hair short and rarely combed it. Her face was weathered from long exposure to the sun, framing her fiery green eyes. Though she lead the hard life of a desert nomad, Tebessa looked far younger than her 80 years.

The lower half of her body resembled that of a stout pony with the slim legs of a gazelle.

Personality
Tebessa was blunt and honest. As such she was easily deceived. She preferred swift action to careful planning.

Activities
Tebessa was the leader of the Khawati Clan in 1367 DR. As a natural warrior and hunter, she preferred to leave the heavy thinking to the clan's priestess Narur al-Khawati.

History
Tebessa was captured by Shorn cultists one night while bathing alone at an oasis near Moradusk. Infuriated by her dark curly hair, the cult's leader decided to have her entire body shaved, including her precious warrior's braid. Tebessa was able to escape with the aid of her sister, but not before her warrior's braid was removed. Tebessa never forgave the Shorn for the violation, and vowed to see them destroyed.

Possessions
Tebessa carried a magical battleaxe named windbiter, a ring of protection, a potion of hill giant strength, a composite longbow, and several valuable gems. She carried her gear on an ornate leather harness worn on her upper body.

Relationships
Tebessa was the younger sister of the clan's priestess Narur.