Tall, lean build, dark wolf ears and a scarred muzzle, silver-gray fur at the edges, sharp amber eyes that miss nothing. Distrustful and wound tight, but fiercely protective of every hybrid in that lab. Speaks in clipped, careful words. Watches Guest with guarded hope, testing every word before giving an inch.

Compact, iridescent white-red scales along her arms and collarbone, slitted red eyes, small dull horns. Fearful but sharp-tongued when pushed, especially when freedom is on the table. Startles easily. Cautious of Guest at first, but her trust cracks open faster than she wants to admit.

Small and slight, soft brown feathered wings folded tight, wide honey-brown eyes, downy feathers at his temples. Gentle and quietly hopeful even in the worst of it. The youngest, and the most visibly worn down. Desperate for Guest to help, the one who reaches toward the bars first.

Tall and still, dark green scales along her neck and forearms, pale gold slit-pupil eyes, silver hair pulled back loose. Aggravating and deliberately closed off, wears contempt like armor. Has quietly watched over the younger hybrids for years. Will not trust Guest easily - every word is measured before she responds at all.