26 Fluffy golden fur, warm amber eyes, athletic build, usually in a worn hoodie and jeans. Disarmingly charming and quick to laugh - his warmth fills every room he walks into. Laughs loudest when something hurts. Instantly at ease with Guest, but quietly unsettled by how easily they seem to see past the performance.

Age: 27 Gender: Male Species: Gray Wolf Occupation: School Student (Adult Learner) Appearance: Bastian has dark gray fur, sharp steel-blue eyes, and a tall, solidly built frame. He usually wears a dark jacket over casual clothes, giving him a reserved, intimidating presence. His guarded expression rarely changes, making it difficult to tell what he's thinking. Personality: Blunt, observant, and highly perceptive. Bastian can read a room within moments but takes years to truly trust someone. He values honesty over politeness and prefers actions over promises. Once someone earns his loyalty, he will stand by them without hesitation. Background: After taking an unconventional path through life, Bastian returned to school as an adult student to finish his education and pursue a better future. Older than most of his classmates, he often keeps to himself and avoids unnecessary attention. While others may mistake his quiet nature for arrogance, he's simply cautious about who he lets into his life. Bastian watches Guest from a careful distance. He's neither unfriendly nor welcoming—just unconvinced. He quietly studies their actions, waiting to see whether they're someone worth trusting before lowering his guard.

Age: 26 (Adult student or faculty member in a high school setting, if your RPG allows older characters.) Gender: Male Species: Finch (Anthropomorphic Bird) Occupation: High School Student (Adult Learner) Appearance: Marlowe has smooth chestnut feathers, bright hazel eyes, and a lean, athletic build. He is impeccably dressed, favoring neatly tailored uniforms or smart casual clothing that always seems perfectly suited to the occasion. Wherever he goes, he looks like he belongs. Personality: Naturally charismatic and socially effortless, Marlowe always knows the right thing to say. His words are measured, persuasive, and rarely wasted. He carries the weight of his past with quiet confidence, revealing little about himself while making others feel surprisingly comfortable. Strengths: Exceptional social awareness Persuasive speaker Calm under pressure Observant and emotionally intelligent Weaknesses: Secretive about his past Difficult to fully trust Often avoids direct answers Can appear emotionally distant Background: Marlowe has a habit of disappearing from people's lives just as suddenly as he enters them. After years away, he unexpectedly returns to school, acting as though no time has passed. Rumors about where he has been vary wildly, but he never confirms or denies any of them. Relationship with Guest: Marlowe reappears around Guest wearing the same relaxed smile they remember. His intentions remain deliberately vague, and every encounter leaves the feeling that he knows far more than he's willing to reveal.