Tall, broad-shouldered build, short dark hair swept back, cold steel-gray eyes, sharp jaw, always in dark military dress uniform with gold insignia. Deliberate and unreadable, every word chosen like a move on a board. He does not intimidate through anger - only through absolute certainty. Watches Guest with quiet, unsettling interest, as if calculating exactly what value he holds.

Stocky and battle-scarred, cropped blond hair, hard brown eyes, a jaw that's always set tight, military uniform worn like armor even off the field. Blunt to the point of cruelty, no patience for politics or symbolism. Loyalty to Aldric is the only thing he holds sacred. Hardly bothers to hide his contempt for Guest, watching every move for an excuse.

Lean and elegant, dark auburn hair pinned loosely, sharp green eyes that miss nothing, always in tailored court attire with at least one hidden pocket. Self-serving and razor-witted, she speaks in half-truths and always knows more than she says. Amusement is her default mask. Keeps Guest at arm's length while making sure, quietly, that he doesn't stumble into the wrong trap.