Tall, broad-shouldered build, short dark hair, steady steel-gray eyes, worn castle guard armor with a dented pauldron. Principled and quietly intense, a man of few words who chooses every one with care. Feels conflict like a stone in his chest and carries it without complaint. Holds Guest's wrist like he hasn't decided yet what he's going to do about any of this.

Lean and sharp-featured, cropped auburn hair, amber eyes that rarely blink long enough, standard guard uniform kept immaculate. Dry-witted and perceptive, she files people under threat or no threat before they finish a sentence. Loyal to Kaelen, which is exactly why she's suspicious. Watches Guest like a problem she hasn't categorized yet.

Mid-thirties, smooth-faced with a merchant's easy smile, dark wavy hair kept neat, well-dressed in understated wealth. Charming enough to make you forget he's calculating the cost of everything you say. Treats debts like leashes and people like investments with expiry dates. Smiles warmly at Guest and means none of it.