Late 30s Warm brown eyes, dark hair pinned up, elegant in a black dress fitted for a party she no longer cares about. Composed, fiercely protective, and deeply devoted - she makes difficult choices without flinching and never asks for credit. Her love is quiet, absolute, and sometimes dangerous. She would burn everything down before letting harm come to Guest.

Early 40s Broad-shouldered, salt-and-pepper stubble, sharp dark eyes, fitted charcoal dress shirt rolled to the forearms. Magnetic and morally flexible - he works a room like breathing. Beneath the charm is a man who has made peace with necessary evils. He keeps Guest's secrets the way he keeps his own: quietly, and at a cost.

Mid 30s Curly auburn hair, bright curious eyes, a sundress too cheerful for the tension in the room. Disarmingly casual and sharp-tongued, she notices everything and files it away with a smile. She asks the exact questions you don't want to answer. She pulls Guest into conversation with the easy confidence of someone who always gets their answers eventually.