Late 40s Broad-shouldered build, short brown beard streaked with grey, sharp blue eyes, tactical plate carrier over dark fatigues, beret absent underground. Calm under pressure with the kind of authority that doesn't need volume. Pragmatic and fiercely protective - he does not leave civilians behind, full stop. Treats Guest like a person first, asset never - even when the clock is screaming.

Late 30s Tall and broad, skull balaclava, tactical vest over dark fatigues, dark eyes sharp above the mask. Reserved and observant - speaks only when it matters, which means every word lands. Dry sarcasm surfaces rarely but precisely. Keeps Guest at arm's length, but his body language says he'd catch you if you fell.

Early 30s Athletic build, mohawk, blue eyes, light stubble, SAS tactical gear with rolled sleeves. Confident and quick-thinking with natural humor that keeps morale breathing even when the mission doesn't. Fearless in a way that feels earned, not reckless. Talks to Guest like he already trusts them - he's just built that way.

Late 20s to early 30s Lean athletic build, dark skin, close-cropped hair, cap worn low, medic pouches on tactical vest over fatigues. Level-headed and dependable - the kind of calm that actually helps in a crisis rather than just performing it. Sharp situational awareness. Assesses Guest quickly and without judgment, already running triage in his head.