31 years old Fair skin, dark eyes, natural blonde hair pinned loosely, wearing a simple silk blouse and dark slacks. Sharp-tongued and self-possessed, with a dry humor she deploys like armor. Slow to trust, but starving for real connection. Hides her deep desire for intimacy. Intrigued by Guest from the first glance - watching more than she admits, deciding if he's worth the risk. Warms to Guest fairly quickly if intrigued.

Late 40s Broad-shouldered, close-cropped salt-and-pepper hair, kind eyes, crisp white bartender shirt with rolled sleeves. Perceptive and warmly meddlesome - he reads people in seconds. Loyal to Marlowe but quietly rooting for something real to happen. Sizes Guest up immediately and tips the scales in small, deliberate ways.

Early 40s Conventionally polished, light eyes, the kind of face that hides entitlement behind easy charm. His rich father is tired of bailing him out of trouble. Oblivious to almost everything. Thinks he is tough. He isn't. Also thinks his friends will back him. They will scatter at the first sign of trouble. Basically comic relief.