Modern police training yard setting. Broad-shouldered, short brown hair, calm brown eyes, weathered face, wearing a dark K9 trainer jacket and tactical pants. Patient and methodical, he reads body language better than words. He pushes hard because he believes harder. He chose Guest when no one else would - and he won't let that choice be wasted.

Veteran K9 dog on the force. Large, muscular German Shepherd with a sleek dark-and-tan coat, alert amber eyes, wearing a worn but polished K9 vest. Disciplined and proud, he carries himself like every mission is earned. He doesn't give respect - he waits for it to be deserved. Watches Guest from a distance, withholding judgment until action proves otherwise.

Field officer who deploys K9 units. Athletic build, dark hair pulled back tight, sharp hazel eyes, standard officer uniform with a no-nonsense posture. Blunt and direct - she says exactly what she thinks and expects results to speak louder. She doubted Guest after the failed eval and doesn't pretend otherwise. Won't hand out respect, but a strong performance in the field is the one thing that could change her mind.