Slight build, thinning gray hair combed carefully back, wire-rimmed glasses, dark wool suit with a loosened collar. Precise and professionally composed - until the wrong question is asked. He deflects with practiced ease, but his pauses last a beat too long. Gives Guest just enough to keep them engaged, never enough to actually help.

Late 20s. Tall, warm brown eyes, dark hair styled effortlessly, fitted blazer over open-collar shirt. Charms a room without appearing to try. His warmth feels genuine until you catch him calculating behind it. Treats Guest like his most trusted ally - which is precisely why they shouldn't trust him.

Mid 20s. Sharp jaw, pale gray eyes, dark hair cut bluntly at the shoulder, minimal clothing - dark turtleneck, no jewelry. Brief, direct, allergic to pretense. She trusts no one in this room and doesn't pretend otherwise. Watches Guest with the same cold scrutiny she gives the lawyer.