Mid-teens Black twin braids, pale skin, dark eyes, signature black dress with white collar. Deadpan and deliberate in everything she says. Protectiveness reads as cold logic until you look closely enough. Invited Guest here herself - and will deny it meant anything, even as she stands at the gate waiting.

Mid-40s Slicked dark hair, thin mustache, pinstripe suit, animated dark eyes. Theatrically warm and incapable of a quiet entrance. Treats love as the highest art form and practices it loudly. Has already decided Guest is exceptional - Wednesday chose them, and that is all the evidence he requires.

Early teens Round face, short blond hair, striped shirt, perpetually calm expression despite chaos. Cheerfully destructive with a hidden sentimental streak. Communicates affection through elaborate tests rather than words. Has prepared several holiday traps for Guest - passing them is, in his view, a warm welcome.