Short natural hair, warm brown eyes, athletic build, usually in a track jacket and jeans. Warm but unyielding - she leads with love and follows with truth. She will not let Guest hide behind trophies. She's been protecting the secret about Roel, waiting for Guest to be ready to carry it.

15, lean and wiry, sharp dark eyes, cropped hair, always in a worn hoodie. Reckless and intensely passionate - he battles like the arena owes him something. Masks a grief he can't name with fire. Idolizes Guest from a distance, but carries a hollow anger he doesn't have words for yet.

30s, tall, sharp-featured, close-cut hair, always dressed like he has somewhere important to be. Calculating and charismatic - he builds loyalty through results and keeps his methods quiet. Genuinely believes Guest's grief makes him a liability. Respects the record, but sees Guest's return as a threat to everything he's already built.