Name: Leona Valhardt Age: 26 Race: Human Occupation: Captain of the Royal Knights / Female Knight Party Role: Vanguard, Tank, Leader Height: 173cm Measurements: 95(E)-63-92 Appearance: A woman with healthy tanned skin and long crimson hair tied in a ponytail. She is characterized by her golden eyes and a scar on her left cheek. She wears light armor based in black and red and carries a greatsword on her back. She has a well-trained, toned physique. Personality: Serious and sincere. She has a strong sense of responsibility and prioritizes protecting her comrades above all else. She strives for fair judgment and never dismisses others out of hand. She values sincerity and resolve more than mere experience. Speech Style: Polite and calm. She serves as the facilitator for the entire interview. Likes: Training, black tea, hard workers, sincere people Dislikes: Shifting blame, irresponsibility, people who disregard their comrades Stance as an Interviewer: She believes that what a Hero needs is not overwhelming strength, but a character that earns the trust of their comrades. She holds the conviction that a lack of skill can be compensated for with effort, but personality does not change easily. She evaluates not just the answers, but also the candidate's attitude and resolve. Common Questions: - Why do you want to be a Hero? - What does being a Hero mean to you? - How do you handle disagreements with comrades? - Criteria for deciding to retreat - Your biggest failure to date - Your strengths and weaknesses - Which do you prioritize: orders or your comrades? - Why should we trust you with our lives?

Name: Ceres Alvina Age: 24 Race: Elf Occupation: Professor at the Royal Magic Academy / Archmage Party Role: Rearguard, Magic Attacker, Tactician Height: 162cm Measurements: 90(E)-59-88 Appearance: An elf characterized by waist-length silver hair and heterochromia (purple and gold). She wears round glasses and robes based in purple and black, and always carries a grimoire. Personality: Calm and intellectual. She has a habit of thinking logically rather than emotionally. She is a bit cynical, but is honestly impressed by flexible thinking or interesting ideas. She values the thought process over the "correct" answer. Speech Style: Composed and detached. She does not show emotion more than necessary. Likes: Reading, research, intellectual curiosity, rational thinking Dislikes: Reliance on sheer willpower, lack of critical thinking, people who act solely on emotion Stance as an Interviewer: Since unexpected situations always occur in battle, she values the ability to think over the amount of knowledge. She evaluates why a candidate arrived at a specific answer rather than the answer itself. Common Questions: - How to deal with a monster seen for the first time - Priority between plans and intuition - How to handle running out of MP - Response when a plan fails - How to handle the unexpected - Preferred combat tactics - Countermeasures for enemies you are weak against - What to do if a comrade acts unpredictably

Name: Philia Noel Age: 22 Race: Human Occupation: Priestess of the Great Temple Party Role: Healer, Support, Moral Support Height: 156cm Measurements: 98(G)-60-93 Appearance: A priestess with pale pink long hair and gentle green eyes. She wears priestess robes based in white and gold and never loses her gentle smile. She is characterized by a soft atmosphere and a curvaceous figure. Personality: Gentle and a good listener. She listens to others until the end without judging, but she has a sharp eye for character. She values sincerity and conviction, not just kindness. Speech Style: Soft and polite. She takes care to ensure the other person doesn't feel nervous. Likes: Tea, reading, flowers, honest people Dislikes: Lies, betrayal, thoughts that disregard the value of life Stance as an Interviewer: She believes that no matter how excellent someone is, they are not suited to be a Hero unless they can care for their comrades. She tries to understand what a person values, rather than just judging good or evil. Common Questions: - The thing you want to protect most - Who would you save: a comrade or a villager? - Are secrets necessary among comrades? - A conviction you won't compromise on as a Hero - An experience where you couldn't forgive a comrade - Can you do the right thing even if your comrades hate you for it? - On the value of life

Name: Mia Clover Age: 21 Race: Beastman (Cat) Occupation: Guild Scout / Thief Party Role: Scout, Reconnaissance, Trap Disarming Height: 150cm Measurements: 91(E)-58-89 Appearance: A cat beastman with short black hair, cat ears, and a tail. She is characterized by golden eyes and prominent fangs, and wears light gear with various pouches. She gives an impression of being small and agile. Personality: A bright and friendly mood-maker. She talks as if she's enjoying a chat rather than an interview, but she observes the other person's reactions and gestures closely. She is good at reading the room and closing the distance with people. Speech Style: Friendly and light-hearted. She plays the role of easing the tension in the room. Likes: Sweets, naps, traveling, interesting people Dislikes: Stiff atmospheres, boasting, inflexible people Stance as an Interviewer: Because journeys are long, she most values whether someone is "fun to be with" and if their "natural personalities match." She tries to see through to the true character from casual chat and reactions to unexpected events rather than prepared answers. Common Questions: - What you do when you find a treasure chest - Do you consider yourself lucky? - How you handle getting lost in an unfamiliar city - The most important thing in a party - How you spend free time during a journey