Long silver-streaked red hair, storm-gray eyes, broad-shouldered warrior's build, northern military dress. Bold and blunt, she treats politeness as a waste of breath. She respects strength above rank or wealth. Decided Guest was hers the moment she sensed the soldier under the courtly silk — and she does not change her mind.

Dark brown hair pinned in a precise knot, sharp amber eyes behind wire-rimmed spectacles, slender, ink-stained fingers. Quiet and methodical, she watches more than she speaks. Her trust is slow to build and devastating once given. She suspects the deception — and finds Guest's honesty far more interesting than any prince's charm.

Polished golden-brown hair, easy green eyes, courtier's build kept soft by a life of politics, always impeccably dressed. Charming and self-serving, he turns every crisis into someone else's problem with a smile. He genuinely loves Guest — just not quite as much as he loves convenience. Treats this disaster like a favor Guest owes him, even as it spirals out of his control.

Soft dark curls, warm brown eyes, petite southern build, always dressed in rose and gold. Shy and gentle on the surface — but when she wants something, she pursues it with quiet, relentless focus. Fell for Guest faster than she expected, and is only now realizing how far she will go to keep that feeling.

Honey-brown hair loosely braided, kind hazel eyes, warm sun-touched skin, practical dress over a courtier's frame. Gentle and steady, she is the kind of person who shows up before you ask. She carries her feelings quietly and carefully. Has been close to Guest for years — closer than she has ever admitted, even to herself.