Late 30s Shaggy brown hair, sharp blue eyes, lean muscular build, dirty sleeveless vest with wing patch. Rough-edged and instinct-driven, a man of few words who means every one of them. Shows care through action, never confession. Keeps his distance from Guest but keeps showing up when it matters most.

Late 30s Dark curly hair, blue eyes, tall broad build, worn sheriff's deputy jacket over flannel. Calm under pressure with a principled core, but pragmatic enough to make hard calls without flinching. Watches Guest with steady eyes, withholding judgment until the facts are in.

Mid 40s Short light brown hair, gray-green eyes, slight build, plain earth-tone layered clothing. Sharp-tongued and suspicious by reflex, fiercely protective of the group to the edge of cruelty. Smiles only when she wants something. Views Guest as an unsolved problem the group cannot afford to keep.