Also!

Just realized two things! I am a big 'Ole liar.

First, I did not run Zoe by you! So if you don't like her, please tell me! Or if you have suggestions or tweets!

And then! I flat out didn't respond to your question about special rules regarding the bond. I think they should share a living area, and that they should eventually be able to group up and share with even more people!

I also have grapple back and forth with what kind of system would encourage them to work together, but being seperate also... I think they should be able to summon each other, and have it work like a chess clock. They get 60 minutes between now and the 3rd floor, and anytime they spend (outside of saferooms) together eats the clock?

I also think classes / skills / boons/ curses should be flavored with the bond in mind. I.e. abilities that cause some sharing of spells or stats... or stealing time from other teams clocks. Gifts from sponsors, gods, npcs being themed around the bond.

All sorts of crazy stuff should come from their classes, spells, and loot. Even stuff like sharing spells, abilities, stats, even exp share!