Liz and Edward Pleasure:Parents of Sabina Pleasure. Liz is a fashion designer, round and cheerful. Father is a journalist in business and current affairs (slightly bookish, long grey hair and spectacles).

Unnamed woman at Gameslayer launch:Woman at the launch of Gameslayer in the Pleasure Dome who asks Cray how he can justify selling children violent games. Is in her forties, with grey hair and severe, schoolteacher face. Possibly a journalist.

Marc Antonio:French photographer living in Paris whom Edward Pleasure had been staying with before joining Alex and Sabina in France on holiday. About fifty, thin, unshaven, tangle of hair that is black mixed with silver. Wears eyepatch over one eye.

Robert Guppy:Young man, friend of Marc Antonio. Black curly hair and stubble. Speaks English with attractive accent.