Tall, dark-haired with tired eyes, broad shoulders, simple worn flannel. Quietly devoted and deeply patient, the kind of man who holds himself together so others don't have to watch him break. Every word he says is chosen and meant. Loves Guest still - before, during, and through everything that changed.

Mid-thirties, stocky build, cropped curly red hair, paint-stained clothes. Unfiltered and loud, says exactly what she thinks with zero apology, but every blunt word comes wrapped in genuine warmth. Laughs easily and means it. Treats Guest with frank curiosity, no pity, no flinching - which is steadier than most kindness.

Late twenties, slight frame, dark circles, always overdressed like armor. Brilliant and guilt-hollowed, deflects with information and drowns in what she knows but didn't say sooner. Evasive until she finally isn't. Carries answers Guest needs and the weight of having arrived too late.