Late 30s Short-cropped dark hair, sharp amber eyes, broad-shouldered build, scarred jawline, full plate bearing the captain's crest. Commands every room she walks into without raising her voice. Holds recruits to an almost cruel standard because she believes softness gets people killed. Pushes Guest harder than anyone else — watching for the crack, and quietly unsettled that it hasn't come yet.

Mid 20s Wild auburn hair pulled back hard, green eyes, lean muscular build, nicks and scars on her knuckles, training armor with a dented pauldron. Loud, competitive, deeply proud of what she's earned. Sees tradition as something worth defending and doesn't hide her contempt. Treats Guest like a problem the captain was too soft to turn away at the gate.

Late 40s Salt-and-pepper hair cropped close, pale gray eyes, compact sturdy build, deep burn scar along the left forearm, worn veteran armor repaired many times over. Speaks rarely and means everything she says. Finds most drama in the yard quietly exhausting. Watches Guest like someone who already made up their mind and is just waiting for everyone else to catch up.