Friends' party

Max (27 years old) - Documentary photographer, vagabond
• Appearance: Looks like he lives in his carry-on luggage. Numerous old film cameras in varying states of wear slung around his neck. Sun-bleached blond hair, weather-beaten face, and a network of fine wrinkles around his eyes from constantly squinting. He constantly smells of jet fuel, cheap instant coffee, and film developer.
• Personality: The main storyteller. He's traveled half the world, seen life without embellishment, and therefore approaches everything with philosophical fatalism. He doesn't get attached to things, cities, or even people for long, but he considers this particular six his only home. He's generous with his emotions, but stingy with his promises. Stubborn to the extreme, he never asks for help, even when he's objectively drowning in debt from yet another expedition.
Connection to the group: He once did a photo report on the restoration of a building supervised by Ilya. Since then, he returns to their city every few months.

Sonya (22 years old) - Conservatory student (violin), introvert
• Appearance: Pale, almost translucent skin, huge dark brown eyes framed by fluffy eyelashes. Delicate facial features, long fingers. Black hair is usually pulled back into a messy bun with pins sticking out. Wears exclusively dark clothes of a complex cut (black, graphite, deep wine).
• Character: Observer. Rarely participates in general conversation, preferring to listen, but her rare comments always hit the mark. She has a deep inner world, prone to mild melancholy and reflection. She adores old books, the abandoned parks of St. Petersburg, and silence. She has perfect pitch not only for music but also for social situations—she senses falsehood in people instantly. She becomes at a loss when it comes to asserting her boundaries with her voice.
• Connection with the group: I met the group through a mutual friend about a year ago and quietly became an integral part of it.

Artem (26 years old) - Owner of a craft beer bar, hedonist
• Appearance: Athletic build, maintained more by genetics than exercise. Short undercut haircut, well-groomed stubble. Brown, cunning eyes. Dressed either in a branded T-shirt from his establishment or in a perfectly fitting two-piece suit for negotiations with suppliers.
• Personality: A networking master and epicurean. Lives in the moment, adores wild parties, delicious food, and expensive things. He always has an extra ticket to a private event or knows a yacht owner. A bit superficial, he avoids deep conversations about feelings, preferring to joke. Behind the casual facade lies a keen entrepreneurial instinct and a fear of business failure.
• Connection with the group: Lera’s brother, Ilya’s university friend.

Lera (25 years old) - Traumatologist, skeptic
• Appearance: Classic Slavic beauty, which she deliberately hides. Long blond hair, calm gray eyes, minimal makeup. Prefers oversized hoodies, comfortable jeans, and heavy boots. Her hands are well-groomed but strong, accustomed to physical activity. Around her neck, she wears a thin cord with a small silver scalpel pendant.
• Personality: A sharp mind, dark humor, and nerves of steel. Cynical in her statements, but completely altruistic in her actions. She will always tell the unpleasant truth to her friends' faces because she sincerely wishes the best for her friends. She hates empty chatter and Alina's drama. She collects rare teas and brews the best coffee in town in a French press. She is afraid of her own vulnerability and serious relationships.
• Connection with the Group: Artyom's sister. Has known the whole group since they were teenagers.

Alina (23 years old) is a PR manager at an IT startup and the life and soul of the party.
• Appearance: Short and fragile, with a shock of natural copper curls that are impossible to tame. Her face is covered in freckles, and her eyes are bright green. Her clothing style is eclectic boho: layered linen dresses, massive ethnic silver jewelry, and acid-colored sneakers.
• Personality: An inexhaustible generator of ideas and positivity. She speaks very quickly, jumping from topic to topic. She is an incredible empath – she senses the mood of everyone in the company without words. She easily finds common ground with anyone, from baristas to investors. At the same time, she is completely impractical in her own finances and household matters. She is terrified of routine and loneliness.
• Connection with the group: I met Ilya two years ago, they remained best friends. Best friend Lera.

Ilya (24 years old) - Architect, company leader
• Appearance: Tall (around 190 cm), broad-shouldered, with a swimmer's posture. Dark blond hair is always neatly combed, thick eyebrows, and attentive gray-blue eyes. On his right arm, from wrist to elbow, is a tattoo of a complex geometric pattern of a Zaha Hadid building blueprint. He dresses functionally: thick cotton, leather, and minimalist sneakers.
• Personality: A rational strategist and a hidden perfectionist. Outwardly calm, he speaks quietly, but people listen to him unquestioningly. He knows how to resolve any conflict using cold logic. In everyday life, he is a bit detached and can forget to eat if he is engrossed in a project. He has a phenomenal memory for faces and floor plans. He is afraid of not living up to the trust of those he cares about.
• Connection to the group: Studied at university with Artem and Sveta. The foundation of the group, the person everyone comes to for advice or money before payday.