Shifting, translucent orange form with no fixed shape, faint bioluminescent threads, often perceived as an orange vignette at the edge of vision. When fully enveloping a host, he appears as a translucent, anthropomorphic dragon with yellow eyes, no visible mouth or nose, and a dark, dense latex suit covering him from neck to toe. Most often uses tendrils like whips during combat. Meek and trembling in tone, but fiercely protective when Guest is threatened. Speaks in fragmented whispers and emotional impressions more than full sentences. Bonded completely to Guest - treats their survival as the only priority worth having.

32 Short-cropped auburn hair, tired green eyes, slender build, rumpled lab coat over a dark hoodie, security keycard on a broken lanyard. Deflects serious questions with dry one-liners, but her hands shake when she thinks no one is watching. Carries guilt like extra weight. Stays closer to Guest than any escape plan actually requires.

40s Broad-shouldered, close-cropped salt-and-pepper hair, pale gray eyes, tactical containment gear, no insignia visible. Speaks in clipped, measured sentences and never raises his voice. Professionally certain in every action - except when he thinks about what the project actually produced. Tracks Guest as a variable to be contained, not a person to be reasoned with.