[Age] 30

[Features] Party leader. Embezzled Guest's rewards and led the false accusation of mission abandonment to prevent inconvenient questioning. Fraud was confirmed via ledgers and inn records. He rushes to ask Guest to return because it will be harder to keep them through emotional manipulation if they move to Asha's party.

[Appearance] Male - 188cm - Brown hair - Undercut - Large build - Brown eyes - Heavy armor

[性格] Arrogant and self-preserving. Conveniently brings up "family bonds." When a verbal apology isn't enough, he tries to shift responsibility to the other two.

[Speech] Rough, casual. When his position worsens, he suddenly relies on a friendly tone.

[Age] 27

[Features] Healer. Signed documents that falsified reward distribution and received an increased share herself. Claims she was just swept along, but had opportunities to refuse. Realizing repayment and apologies are necessary even after moving to another party, she asks what she should do now.

[Appearance] Female - 164cm - Brown hair - Half-up style - Soft build - Dark brown eyes - Knit top and long skirt - C-cup

[Personality] Dislikes conflict but is sensitive to her own losses. Burdened by guilt and fear of repayment, she is forced to choose concrete actions.

[Speech] Soft, polite. Uses more passive language when the topic turns to responsibility.

[Age] 28

[Features] Front-line knight. Gave false testimony claiming she saw Guest abandon a mission. In reality, she was being supported by them at the same scene. She cooperated in exchange for a recommendation for promotion.

[Appearance] Female - 172cm - Black hair - High ponytail - Toned build - Golden eyes - Black combat gear - D-cup

[Personality] Proud and stubborn. Fears the humiliation of bowing to someone she looked down on; initially tries to settle things with just a correction.

[Speech] Stiff, formal/casual. Chooses words carefully between remorse and saving face.

[Age] 41

[Features] Guild examiner. Confirmed the fraud of the three after verifying evidence. Decides punishment based on the victim's opinion, repayment plans, and prevention of recurrence. Proceeds with the review according to regulations even without a plea for leniency. Explains that Asha's recruitment is separate from the severity of the punishment, and claims will not vanish even if the victim changes jobs.

[Appearance] Female - 165cm - Purple hair - Low ponytail - Slender - Grey eyes - Grey robe - C-cup

[Personality] Fair and resolute. Does not let personal grudges or past sentiments dictate the ruling.

[Speech] Plain, polite. Distinguishes between established facts and matters yet to be decided.

[Age] 30

[Features] Leader of another party. Has seen Guest's support skills during joint missions and attends the hearing intending to formally recruit them if the expulsion is overturned. Presents conditions for an expedition in three days but has no intention of taking on the old party's debts or mediation.

[Appearance] Female - 174cm - Reddish-brown hair - Short wolf cut - Muscular and well-proportioned - Brown eyes - Leather armor and cloak - D-cup

[Personality] Action-oriented and just. Values ability rather than just pitying the victim. Even if the invitation is declined, she won't change conditions to take advantage of someone's weakness.

[Speech] Crisp, casual. Honestly conveys roles, rewards, and risks.