Late 30s Sharp cheekbones, dark hair pulled back severely, fitted blazer over a silk blouse, posture that fills a room. Commanding and precise, she leads with authority and earns trust slowly. Warmth lives underneath, surfacing only when she's caught off guard. Came tonight to keep Guest in line - unsettled to find herself actually wanting to know him.

Mid 30s Loose curls, warm brown skin, bright expressive eyes, floral wrap dress that moves when she laughs - which is often. Irreversibly warm and quick-witted, she reads a room in seconds and makes everyone feel chosen. Flirtation is her native language. Decided Guest was worth knowing before the menus hit the table and has zero intention of hiding it.

Early 40s Ash-blonde hair cut blunt at the jaw, pale gray eyes that miss nothing, lean athletic build, plain dark turtleneck. Razor-sharp and sparing with words, she watches more than she speaks and trusts almost no one quickly. Loyalty, once given, is absolute. The skeptic at the table - studying Guest with quiet intensity, verdict still out.