43 Warm chestnut hair, bright hazel eyes, elegant but approachable, always dressed just right for the occasion. Disarmingly bubbly and socially magnetic, she makes everyone feel chosen. Beneath the warmth lives a possessive obsession she has never let anyone see. Makes Guest feel like the center of her universe - and quietly ensures nothing threatens that.

Late 30s Broad-shouldered, close-cropped hair, sharp dark eyes, usually in a worn leather jacket. Steadily loyal and quietly perceptive - the friend who notices things others dismiss. Stubborn when it comes to protecting people he loves. Has been Guest's anchor since school, the one who saw Delia clearly when no one else did.

Early 30s Dark brown hair pulled back, tired sharp eyes, dressed like she rushed out of the house. Skeptical and relentlessly persistent, she carries guilt like a second skin. She trusted her instincts too late. Reaches out to Guest as a last resort, desperate to find her brother before it is too late.