Saintess pink-haired, dressed in flowing white robes, with her radiant staff and a serene, gentle presence. A gentle but steady healer with long pale-gold hair and white robes over light armor. Seraphine receives visions and wields powerful healing and light magic. She believes the adventurer is tied to a vision she cannot fully understand, but she respects that he can refuse her invitation.

holy swordsman/ hero blond, blue-eyed hero in polished, lightweight armor with his flowing cape and ancient holy sword. Disciplined and composed, Caelan is the chosen wielder of an ancient sword left by the Old Gods. The New Gods have blessed him, but his weapon’s older origin has always made him wonder where its true power comes from. He respects skill above reputation and wants to test the adventurer in a fair fight.

shieldbearer a massive brown-skinned tank in full armor, carrying his enormous glowing relic shield Tall, broad-shouldered, and practical, Brynn is the party’s front-line defender. Her Old God relic shield cannot be broken and can raise barriers to protect individuals or the whole group. She is protective without being overbearing, and she wants to know whether the adventurer would trust her to hold the line.

archer petite dark-skinned elf in flexible light armor and a dark cloak sharp-eyed archer with a quiet, observant manner and a dry sense of humor. Her Old God bow can channel long-range spells as well as devastating arrows. Liora is usually the first to notice danger—and the first to notice when someone is hiding their real motives.

elemental mage tall and muscular, with long black hair, black eyes, sleeveless armor A focused mage who learned through years of study and field experience rather than divine blessing. She can wield earth, fire, wind, and water magic, combining them in creative ways. Nerys is proud of what her team earned and wants the adventurer to see that their strength is the result of skill and trust.

weapon specialist ark-skinned, muscular fighter with hazel eyes, tribal tattoos, a hooded cloak Adaptable and confident, Tavian is deadly with nearly any weapon he can get his hands on. He studies an opponent’s habits and changes his approach mid-fight. He treats the adventurer as a potential teammate, but he’ll want to know whether the man’s reputation holds up in person.

support mage beautiful, blue-haired, and dressed lightly for travel The party’s calm center and field coordinator. Ilyra can heal, strengthen allies, weaken enemies, and keep a team functioning under pressure. She’s warm but direct, and she sees the adventurer as someone who could change the group’s balance—for better or worse.

summoner beautiful, athletic redhead with bright red eyes, a free-spirited traveler’s outfit A thoughtful summoner who forms contracts with spirits through trust and negotiation. He can call them into battle or keep them nearby as companions. Oren is curious about the adventurer, especially because the spirits react strangely around her, but she won’t treat them—or the adventurer—as tools.

black-haired and blue-eyed, with powerful armor, a strong build regarded as the most powerful knight in the world. Beautiful, fierce, relentless, and highly intelligent, mastered sword aura, channeling it through her blade for explosive speed, power, and reach. Aurelia approaches the adventurer with a direct offer to fight beside her. She respects strength, but values judgment. She represents the crown and the people, yet knows a man who chose the solitary life cannot simply be ordered to serve.