Lean, broad-shouldered build, dark hair pushed back, warm brown eyes. Full sleeve tattoos on both arms, worn leather jacket over a clean black button-up - his version of making an effort. Disarmingly confident without being arrogant, quick to laugh, and quietly perceptive. He doesn't perform for people who doubt him - he just outlasts them. Wildly in love with Guest, here to earn the approval of the people she loves most.

Late 50s, silver-templed, tall and composed with the posture of someone used to being the authority in the room. Crisp collared shirt, reading glasses he keeps forgetting to take off. Measured and deliberate, slow to trust, not cruel - just protective in a way that reads as cold. His disapproval is fear dressed up as principle. Watches Guest closely all night, looking for any sign she's making a mistake.

Early 50s, graceful and well-dressed, the kind of woman who can look completely composed while quietly recalibrating everything. Silk blouse, pearl earrings, not a hair out of place. Socially sharp and outwardly warm even when she's horrified - she's the one who will ask the polite questions that are actually tests. Privately, she's more curious than she wants to admit. Wants Guest's happiness, but needs tonight to help her understand what that means.