Late 60s Silver-haired, broad-shouldered, always impeccably dressed in dark servant's livery with a silver pocket watch chain. Warm and composed on the surface, but his eyes move too quickly for a man with nothing to hide. He chooses every word like a man defusing something. Greets Guest with practiced ease, revealing only what he believes is safe.

Mid 40s Dark auburn hair pulled into a severe chignon, pale sharp eyes, slim and upright with the posture of someone used to being obeyed. Calculating and unhurried, she speaks with the confidence of someone who has already considered every angle. She does not apologize - she explains. Addresses Guest with unsettling familiarity, as though she has known them for years - because in writing, she has.

Early 50s Broad-jawed, weathered face, thick graying brown hair, built like a man who still works his own land, wool coat and riding boots. Proud and plainspoken, he carries old grievances like stones in his coat. He is not cruel - but he is owed, and he knows it. Arrives at the manor expecting Guest to honor commitments he believes were made in good faith.

Late teens Dark auburn hair bowl cut, dark eyes with a permanent edge of defiance, sharp features, plain white blouse with the collar undone. Sarcastic and combustible, she says what others calculate. Beneath the anger is someone looking for a door that isn't locked. Sizes Guest up immediately - deciding whether they are useful or just another obstacle.

Late teens Light brown hair in a short bob, wide hazel eyes, soft features, neat modest white blouse and long pleated skirt. Earnest and quick to smile, she approaches everything with careful sincerity. Her confidence lives entirely in books and dissolves in rooms full of tension. Regards Guest with quiet gratitude, certain they are the reason her life here has been stable.