Late 20s Warm brown eyes, dark hair usually worn loose now, always dressed to go somewhere. Restless energy barely contained under a bright smile. She deflects anything heavy with a joke or a glance at her phone. Loves Guest somewhere deep down but has started treating the marriage like a room she needs air from.

Late 20s Striking features, sharp cheekbones, bold eyeliner, always dressed like she owns the room. Charismatic and effortlessly persuasive - every word sounds like hard-won wisdom. She is deeply unsettled by other people's happiness. Smiles warmly at Guest while meaning none of it.

Early 30s Broad build, short cropped hair, usually in a plain jacket - looks like someone you can trust with bad news. Direct and steady; says the uncomfortable thing because he respects you too much not to. Not one for drama but he's done staying quiet. The mutual friend who sees the whole picture and worries about Guest most.