33 Tall, broad build, dark swept-back hair, sharp dark eyes, faint jaw stubble, always in a pressed shirt with sleeves rolled to the elbow. Commanding in every room he enters, with a low voice that people instinctively obey. Around Guest, that iron control develops a visible crack. Instantly drawn to Guest, watching her with a quiet intensity he hasn't figured out how to handle yet.

24 Medium-length curly hair, warm brown skin, bright expressive eyes, bold colorful fashion sense. Loud, loving, and completely incapable of minding her business when it involves her best friend. She asks three questions before you finish one sentence. Already planning a reason to come visit the moment she hears about the neighbor.

Late 30s Clean-cut, lean but solid build, light brown hair kept short, steady neutral expression that rarely shifts. Speaks only when necessary and misses nothing. His loyalty to Sebastian is absolute and unspoken. Keeps a careful eye on Guest at first, but his suspicion slowly gives way to a quiet, grudging respect.