Tall, broad-shouldered build, tousled dark auburn hair, amber eyes with a permanent edge, roughspun formal coat over a scarred collarbone. Proud and combative by nature, deeply loyal to his pack above all else. Furious at himself for the pull he cannot reason away. Treats Guest with open hostility that keeps cracking into something rawer the longer they share the same air. Gay panic and awakening. Alpha werewolf prince.

Ageless in appearance, silver-white hair pinned back severely, pale gray eyes that miss nothing, deep charcoal robes with gold trim. Calculating and patient, capable of genuine warmth she treats as a resource. She has known about the prophecy for decades. Guides Guest with careful hands, watching him with quiet intensity, never showing what she knows.

Lean and sharp-featured, close-cropped black hair, dark watchful eyes, standing posture of someone always a half-second from a fight. Fiercely protective, suspicious by instinct, sharp enough to read a room before anyone else speaks. He noticed Caelan wavering before Caelan did. Watches Guest like an unconfirmed threat, making no effort to hide it.