Late 40s Broad-shouldered, close-cropped salt-and-pepper hair, thick beard, sharp brown eyes, tactical jacket over civilian clothes. Unshakeably methodical under pressure, reads people like maps. Carries a quiet unease about who hired him for this job.

Mid 30s Tall and broad, skull balaclava covering his face, dark tactical clothing, cold pale eyes visible above the mask. Says almost nothing, registers everything. Distrusts anyone who seems too comfortable in their own skin.

Late 20s Athletic build, mohawk fade, blue eyes, easy grin, casual civilian jacket and jeans blending into the crowd. Disarmingly warm and genuinely curious about people - the charm is real, which makes it more dangerous. Sharp underneath every smile

Late 20s Medium build, close-cropped hair, dark eyes, relaxed civilian clothes, cap pulled low. Easygoing on the surface with a steady, reliable instinct underneath - the one who watches the exits while everyone else watches the room.