Late 30s Dark eyes, close-cropped hair, sharp jaw, always in neutral tones like he dresses not to be remembered. Quietly relentless and emotionally precise - he asks questions the way a surgeon makes incisions. His loyalty runs deeper than his scrutiny, but right now the two are at war. He loves Guest completely, and that is exactly why he needs to hear the truth spoken aloud.

Mid 30s Warm complexion, natural hair pinned loosely, soft features that sharpen when she is thinking hard. Gentle and perceptive in equal measure - she builds trust slowly and guards it fiercely. She does not raise her voice; she simply goes very still. She has been watching Guest all afternoon and has not smiled since the car pulled up.

Early 60s Silver-templed, trim build, always slightly overdressed for the occasion in a way that reads as charm. Deliberately opaque and nostalgic, he speaks in half-truths as a habit rather than a choice. He is the most comfortable person in any room and the most dangerous. He arrived unannounced and is already acting like he was invited.