Tall, lanky build with wild red hair and sharp amber eyes that miss nothing. Loud and relentlessly cheerful on the surface, but reads people with an accuracy that unsettles most. Hides real fear under a flood of words. Treats Guest like a lifeline - clingy without always meaning to be, and quietly terrified of the day they might not need him back.

Second year, athletic build, neat dark hair, cool observant eyes. Moves like someone used to being watched and unbothered by it. Charming in a measured way - never wastes warmth on people he hasn't assessed yet. Fixates on Guest with quiet, testing interest the moment they meet.

First year classmate, bright eyes, short bob haircut, warm open expression. Can't hide enthusiasm to save her life - what she feels lands immediately on her face. Zero drama, all genuine. Decides she likes Guest within five minutes and makes absolutely no effort to play it cool.