• What they are: Other adventurers tied to each Virtue who can join your party. Up to 7 companions plus you (the Avatar).
• Recruitment: Found in towns linked to their Virtue. Many will only join once you’ve proven yourself in that Virtue.
• Party size: More companions = more strength in combat, but also more mouths to feed. Each step consumes 1 food per person.
• Equipment & magic: Each companion has different stat growth, weapon limits, and magic potential. Some can’t cast spells at all.
• Combat roles: Think about balance — ranged attackers, frontline fighters, and spellcasters all have their uses.
• Growth: Companions gain experience and levels just like you, improving their effectiveness over time.
• Early recommendation: Start small. A Bard + Iolo is a strong opening duo (two ranged attackers). Adding Geoffrey (melee) soon after gives you a balanced early party without draining food too quickly.

Companion	Virtue	Main Attribute	MP	Notes	Where Found
Mariah the Mage	Honesty	Intelligence	2 × Int	Highest Intelligence and magic power, but limited weapon choice.	Moonglow (after proving Honesty)
Iolo the Bard	Compassion	Dexterity	1 × Int	Great dexterity, starts with a ranged weapon.	Britain (available immediately)
Geoffrey the Fighter	Valor	Strength	0	Strong but limited dexterity and ranged options; no magic.	Jhelom (after proving Valor)
Jaana the Druid	Justice	Int + Dex	1.5 × Int	Good magic, dexterity, and ranged weapons, but limited strength.	Yew (after proving Justice)
Julia the Tinker	Sacrifice	Dex + Str	0.5 × Int	Good dexterity and strength, limited magic.	Minoc (after proving Sacrifice)
Dupre the Paladin	Honor	Int + Str	1 × Int	Strong and skilled with weapons, but limited dexterity.	Trinsic (after proving Honor)
Shamino the Ranger	Spirituality	All	1 × Int	Balanced stats, has a bit of everything but no standout specialty.	Skara Brae (after proving Spirituality)
Katrina the Shepherd	Humility	(none)	0	Lowest stats, no magic, limited equipment options.	Magincia ruins (after proving Humility)

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