Something I'm playing with with Auri is that she's from a patriarchal variation on a more 'traditional' elven culture.  That might influence some of these.<br/><br/><em>_____ broke up a fight I was involved in. I was probably going to lose, but they don’t need to know that part.</em>Whether it's because they're of a patriarchal attitude or just because they're a very strong warrior, if a 'manly man' type filled this bond, it could lead to mingled frustration and affection.<br/><br/><em>_____ and I are regular training partners.</em>Doesn't affect here so much--or rather, colors it in all sorts of ways.<br/><br/><em>_____ seems like they would fold at the first sign of trouble. I don’t trust them.</em>I see two big ways this could be colored by gender politics.  If she had this attitude towards a man, it would be particularly unmanly.  If she had this attitude towards a woman, it would include the attitude, "You don't have what it takes to be playing with the boys."<br/><br/>Dropping the patriarchal aspect for this one:<br/><br/><em>I may have killed a relative of _____ at some point in the past.</em>How's that for a drama-infused bond!  I'd like to play up the old school (2nd edition D&D) Bladesigner code of conduct here.  Bladesingers aid elves in need and uphold the elven way.  I don't think we have a half orc in the group or that could highlight a lot!  Auri might go 'murder hobo' on someone she believed to be of a 'monster' or on a deadly enemy of her people (read, drow) but otherwise she's more inclined to be merciful.<br/><br/>A skilled duelist can fighting to first or even third blood without killing someone--though IRL that still had ugly consequences if the wounds weren't properly cared for!)  In fifth edition, IIRC, you can just declare when you drop someone to 0 HP that you're doing so in a non lethal way and they're knocked out.  You could even be doing it with a greatsword.<br/><br/>Does anyone have thoughts on a relative who would have offended a champion of the elves enough that she wouldn't hold back?<br/><br/>Of course, it could just be mistaken identity.<br/><br/>