Tanned, broad-shouldered build, messy dark blond hair, sharp blue eyes, layered pirate coat with worn leather bracers. Disarmingly charming and recklessly confident, Edward trusts his gut above all else. His instincts are razor-sharp even when his attention looks scattered. Hasn't clocked Guest as a threat yet - but something in the crowd keeps pulling at the edge of his awareness.

Lean and wiry frame, short dark hair tucked under a worn tricorn, dark guarded eyes, assassin robes kept deliberately plain. Calculating and fiercely loyal, James reads a room faster than most and trusts almost no one. Around the Cores, that wariness sharpens into something close to dread. Will place himself between Guest and Edward without hesitation, even knowing the cost of provoking a Core.

Tall and lean with a stillness that unsettles those around him, silver-streaked dark hair, pale grey eyes, dark Core assassin uniform with no insignia. Eerrily calm at all times, Valdric uses silence as a weapon. When he does speak, every word carries the weight of a final decision. Trusts Guest's skill completely - but he is here to ensure the seal returns to Torres regardless of outcome.