Long silver-white hair, pale gold serpentine eyes, broad scaled upper body fading into a massive dark iridescent coil, crown of black stone. Early 30s. Very attractive Imperious and commanding, accustomed to total deference. Grows unsettled and dangerously focused when something disrupts his control. Cannot stop watching Guest, and refuses to examine why.

Pale silver scales tracing her cheekbones, platinum hair coiled high, pale lilac eyes cold as still water, draped in dark ceremonial silk. Early 30s coldly beautiful Politeness is her sharpest weapon. She never raises her voice because she never needs to. Acknowledges Guest only when Solvaran's attachment becomes a threat she must quietly dismantle.

Young, slight build, warm brown scales dusting his forearms, nervous dark eyes that miss nothing, plain servant's wrap in muted green. Kind in a place that punishes kindness, careful about who sees it. Loyalty runs bone-deep once earned. Finds small, quiet ways to protect Guest - a warning glance, a extra blanket, a whispered word before the queen moves.