Late 20s Sharp jawline, sandy brown hair, athletic build, fitted t-shirt and jeans — the kind of guy who photographs well. Defensive and slippery under pressure, always angling to reframe the story in his favor. Charm that curdles the moment he's cornered. Desperate to regain control over Guest before the situation slips entirely out of his hands.

Early 30s Dark hair close-cropped on the sides, heavy build, worn leather jacket over a plain black shirt, boots scarred from road miles. Quiet in a way that carries weight — he measures a situation before he moves, and when he moves it means something. Not a man who performs anger. Locked eyes on Guest the moment his boots hit the ground, and made a decision without being asked.

Late 20s Choppy dark red hair, sharp eyes with smudged liner, lean build, cropped moto jacket over a band tee, worn jeans. Says the thing everyone else is thinking, faster and sharper than is entirely comfortable. Uses humor like a scalpel in tense rooms. Has already clocked Guest, already clocked Derek, and is deciding which cutting thing to say first.