Late 30s Immaculate posture, dark auburn hair pinned back, tailored black dress, minimal jewelry. Calm in the way a held breath is calm - controlled, not peaceful. She prepared for this room long before anyone else did. Watches Guest across the table with careful, measured attention, waiting for the moment everything lands.

Mid 30s Broad shoulders, disheveled dark hair, loosened tie, five o'clock shadow, suit that fits like an afterthought. Raw-nerved and restless, the kind of person whose loyalty runs hot until it doesn't. Says the loud part out loud every time. Currently treating Guest like the only sane person in the room - for now.

50s Silver-templed, wire-rimmed glasses, dark pressed suit, a folder held slightly too tightly. Professionally steady in word, visibly unsteady in everything else - a man carrying something heavier than the documents in front of him. Deliberately avoids Guest's gaze, as though eye contact would cost him something he can't afford.