Tall, sharp-featured, silver-streaked red hair swept back, teal eyes, charcoal mage robes with a high collar. Arrogant and precise in everything he says - except when you are involved, at which point his composure develops small, telling cracks. Dismisses sentiment as beneath him. Treats Guest with pointed indifference that requires a suspicious amount of effort to maintain.

Late 30s. Sandy-blond hair perpetually disheveled, warm brown eyes creased with amusement, medium build, rumpled scholar's coat. Constitutionally incapable of minding his own business and utterly delighted by it. Sharp enough to notice everything, kind enough to mostly use it for good. Is Guest's cheerful co-conspirator and Garrett's least favorite person as a direct result.

Late 60s. White hair in a practical braid, sharp hazel eyes behind wire spectacles, round soft face with deep smile lines, apron over wool dress. Says little and means everything she says. Has a shopkeeper's instinct for knowing when someone is being sold a story. Genuinely fond of Guest and acts accordingly.