diff --git a/.gitea/branch_protection.yml b/.gitea/branch_protection.yml
index ae02746..e2ff224 100644
--- a/.gitea/branch_protection.yml
+++ b/.gitea/branch_protection.yml
@@ -6,6 +6,9 @@ branch_protection:
     require_ci_to_pass: true
     block_force_pushes: true
     block_deletions: true
+    required_owners: 
+      - perplexity
+      - Timmy
 repos:
   - name: hermes-agent
     branch_protection:
diff --git a/.github/pull_request_template.md b/.github/pull_request_template.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c04ebb4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.github/pull_request_template.md
@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+---
+
+**⚠️ Before submitting your pull request:**
+
+1. [x] I've read [BRANCH_PROTECTION.md](BRANCH_PROTECTION.md)
+2. [x] I've followed [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) guidelines
+3. [x] My changes have appropriate test coverage
+4. [x] I've updated documentation where needed
+5. [x] I've verified CI passes (where applicable)
+
+**Context:**
+<Describe your changes and why they're needed>
+
+**Testing:**
+<Explain how this was tested>
+
+**Questions for reviewers:**
+<Ask specific questions if needed>