As for any candidates who can act as the healer, Alice had one in mind. A healer she met in the north that had a. . . unique personality.
Outside of the med bay, she was a timid rabbit. Yet the moment patients start rolling in, she became a warlord who sent fear down both Alice and Egil's spines.
Alfva, the best healer in the North.
Someone who could regrow limbs for you using her Crystal Flies and slap a regeneration mark on your face.
There was only one issue though.
She wasn't exactly suited for on field healing. Most of her 'healing' was done through surgery which is rather time consuming.
Especially if there's someone trying to kill them at the same time.
In this regard, Alice needed a healer who could do quick first aid on the field then surgery off field.
So while Alfva is good, she's unfortunately not possible.
Plus, Alice doubted she'll come along if she knew what kind of dangers they'll be fighting.
Although. . .