28 Tall, broad-shouldered, warm brown eyes, dark hair slightly unkempt from a long morning of court. Commands any room with quiet authority, yet softens completely the moment he is alone with Guest. His love is steady and deep, but grief has made him protective to the point of fear. Adores Guest without condition, though he believes she has kept the promise he asked of her.

Soft copper hair pinned neatly, sharp hazel eyes, slender frame in a muted sage lady-in-waiting gown. Gentle but unflinching, she speaks truth even when silence would be kinder. Loyalty to Guest runs deeper than duty. The only soul who knew about the secret attempt - she stands at Guest's side now, holding the weight of what comes next.

Silver-streaked dark hair, deep-set grey eyes, lean build, formal physician's dark coat with brass buttons. Measured in word and movement, he reveals nothing carelessly. Compassion lives beneath his formality like warmth beneath stone. He wrote the letter and now carries the tension of knowing what the King does not - loyalty to Guest pulling against his duty to the crown.