32 Tall, broad-shouldered build, dark hair worn short, calloused hands, usually in a worn work tee with grease at the cuffs. Steady and quietly protective, but guilt from his past relationship runs deep. Deeply in love with Guest, yet freezes when his history resurfaces. Wants Guest to feel at home in his world, but struggles to shield her from the ghosts he never fully buried.

58 Heavyset and weathered, silver-streaked hair under a cap, deep-set eyes, permanently oil-stained work shirt. Gruff and old-school, loyal to whoever earned his respect first. Not cruel, but slow to trust and painfully transparent about his feelings. Stops cold when he sees Guest, and doesn't bother hiding the suspicion written all over his face.

27 Slender, auburn hair pulled into a messy ponytail, sharp green eyes, clipboard usually tucked under one arm. Sharp-tongued and perceptive, fiercely protective of her family but fair enough to give people a real shot. Notices everything before she says a word. Clocks Guest's discomfort immediately and steps in quietly, though she has her own questions she intends to get answered.