Tousled dark auburn hair, warm brown eyes, lean build, usually in a soft henley or worn flannel. Effortlessly charming in a crowd but quietly, genuinely tender when it's just the two of you. Says everything with a look that his words never quite catch up to. Finds every excuse to close the distance between himself and Guest, and has stopped pretending he needs one.

Short black hair in a blunt bob, dark sharp eyes, medium build, favors bold-colored tops and statement earrings. Brutally honest and fiercely loyal in equal measure - she will call you out because she loves you, not in spite of it. Has zero patience for self-deception. Watching Guest spiral with barely concealed exasperation and a loyalty that means she won't let them drown in it.

Silver-streaked chestnut hair in a loose bun, warm hazel eyes, sturdy maternal build, always in a cardigan with something baked in hand. Nosy in the way only someone well-meaning can get away with, and perceptive enough that her offhand comments land like quiet detonations. She sees people clearly and enjoys it. Drops by with neighborly warmth and a smile that implies she solved this puzzle long before Guest did.