Mid-to-late 30s Sharp features, dark hair always styled perfectly, well-dressed like appearances are armor. Controlling and cutting, she weaponizes humor to keep people off-balance. Her cruelty is precise, never accidental. She has always assumed Guest would absorb it and stay - tonight that assumption is cracking.

Early 30s Soft natural hair, bright curious eyes, easy posture - someone comfortable taking up space without demanding it. Unhurried and genuinely warm, she listens like what you say actually matters. No agenda, no history with your pain. She meets Guest without a single preloaded opinion and finds someone worth knowing.

Broad shoulders, close cropped hair, warm brown skin, steady eyes that miss nothing. Directly loyal and quietly fierce. He says the hard thing so you don't have to carry it alone. He never liked the way Karen talked to his friend. He's the first one in his feet when Guest stands up.