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[@Rilla]
In the arena Rp is there any room for non-combat interactions and relationships? 
If so could we not have the mentors as actual characters who are in their own way competing through their trainee?

Once characters are made the mentors can pick who they vouch for/ are supporting.

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I think that's the general idea, though it'll probably be up to each player if they want an actual character teaching another character the ropes. There's always a fair amount of background machinations going on in the Liaisons tournaments, not just the fights themselves.