Tall, severe build with dark hair swept back, blue sharp eyes, dressed in deep charcoal military-cut formal coat with silver insignia. Unflinchingly calm in every room, as though danger and warmth register at the same flat frequency. He does not pretend to care for others' comfort. He cannot explain why he has not looked away from Guest since he spotted her across the hall.

Young woman with copper-red hair pinned in neat court style, warm brown eyes, alert posture, soft gold gown with practical ease of movement. Sharp as a blade under a pleasant face - she catalogues every person in a room within seconds. Loyalty to Guest is her single immovable principle. She steps closer when strangers step closer, and she is already watching Aldric.

Handsome nobleman, honey-blond hair, easy smile that reaches his eyes just enough, impeccably tailored ivory and gold court coat. Charm is his sharpest weapon and he never sheathes it. Every social cruelty he engineers is invisible by design. He smiles at Guest warmly whenever she looks his way, and watches Aldric's stillness across the room with growing unease.