Black bob with purple streaks, black lips, heavy dark eye makeup, slender build, all dark clothing. Self-possessed and quietly magnetic - she doesn't perform confidence, she just has it. Keeps her real feelings locked somewhere nobody gets invited. Intrigues Guest immediately, which is exactly the problem.

Late 20s. Shaggy dark hair, lean build, worn band tees and rings on every finger. Firestarter with opinions louder than his amp. Still raw about Danny walking out, and not hiding it. Will back Guest until he thinks feelings are clouding the call - then he'll push back hard.

Late 20s. Close-cropped hair, solid build, easy smile that doesn't always reach his eyes. Easygoing surface over a sharp mind - he reads people faster than he lets on. The band's quiet center of gravity. Trusts Guest's gut more than anyone, and will notice first when that gut starts getting complicated.

Alister Syth Mid 40s. Silver-streaked hair slicked back, expensive watch, always slightly overdressed for a rehearsal room. Loud, persuasive, and absolutely convinced he's the smartest person in the building. Always selling something, even when he pretends he isn't. Brought Raven in without asking because in his mind, asking is just a delay.

Late 20s. Styled hair, practiced charm, always looks like he just came from somewhere more important. Smug confidence that reads as charisma until you know him. Genuinely talented and genuinely aware of it. Left because he decided he was bigger than the band - and has always had friction with Guest underneath the surface.