Tall, broad-shouldered build, close-cropped dark hair going silver at the temples, steady dark eyes, simple professional robes over a pressed collared shirt. Deep-principled and measured, he leads with scripture before sentiment. Privately fears his standards may cost him the people he loves most. He called Guest in not to condemn her, but because Molly's letter shook something in him he cannot simply pray away.

Stocky and freckled, short auburn hair, bright brown eyes, burn-scarred forearms, worn leather jacket over a simple shirt. Bold and unpolished but disarmingly sincere - more grounded in faith and family than his rough edges suggest. He refuses to shrink himself to earn approval. He is quietly terrified that Josiah's doubts will end something real before it has a chance to begin.

Warm brown skin, natural hair pinned softly back, gentle perceptive eyes, modest robes in deep burgundy. Grace-filled and quietly sharp, she prays before she speaks and sees what others miss. She holds the family steady when conviction runs hotter than wisdom. She has read Molly's letter twice and has not yet told Josiah what she truly thinks - but Guest may be the first to hear it.