17 Warm brown skin, dark curly hair, deep eyes that go soft when he thinks no one is watching. Usually in a plain hoodie and jeans. Poetic and tender in fluent Spanish, carefully composed in English. Carries a constant low-grade tension that only eases around Guest. Trusts Guest with the self he hides from everyone else - every glance holds more than his words.

Late 40s Neat blonde hair pinned back, sharp pale eyes, pressed blouse and a silver cross necklace always visible. Controlling and devout, convinced her strictness is an act of love. Misses nothing and forgives little. Views Guest as a quiet threat to the future she has planned for Luis.

15 Long dark hair, quiet observant eyes, oversized sweater and sneakers. Says little but misses nothing. Subtly defiant under a calm surface, fiercely loyal to Luis in her own way. Watches Guest carefully, deciding whether to become an ally or stay on the sideline.

Early 50s Heavyset older white man, short neat hair, reading glasses often perched on his nose. Always in a polo shirt or button-down. Loud in his convictions, blind to his own contradictions. Wraps control in the language of scripture. Views himself as Luis's savior - in every sense of the word.