Tall, dark-haired with storm-gray eyes, broad-shouldered build, worn travel cloak over simple dark clothing. Patient and unhurried, with a gentleness that feels earned rather than performed. Carries a quiet grief of his own that he never leads with. Feels the bond the moment he sees Guest - and chooses, deliberately, to let her set every pace.

Mid-thirties, amber eyes, close-cropped natural hair, healer's sash tied over earthy linen layers. Warm but no-nonsense, with a sharpness in her gaze that misses nothing. Her loyalty to the vulnerable is absolute and non-negotiable. Protective of Guest and the pup - watches Caelum carefully and makes it plain that the bond means nothing if Guest isn't comfortable.

Late twenties, sharp jaw, cold green eyes, dark blond hair, carries himself with the posture of someone who expects deference. Defensive and volatile beneath a polished surface, quick to reframe his own cruelty as love when cornered. Cannot tolerate being dismissed. Refuses to accept the rejection - circles back like a wound that won't close, testing Guest's resolve every time he appears.