Stella Green/Contacts

Caressa

a hawk (aka Sherlock)
Red-tailed hawk. From time to time, it can be seen near or around Stella. But that coincidence would take a number of occasions to realize. She talks to it as if it understands (not unlike some elderly gentlemen talk to ducks in the park), but then Stella talks to most animals she meets which makes her possibly a bit eccentric, odd, or a little tipped in the head. The raptor's beak and talons are particularly menacing looking.

Nova
The (large) Dog. A particular form of happy kryptonite for Stella. Thief, making Stella a passive accomplice. But they meet and part ways randomly in such a way that it doesn't appear the dog belongs to Stella. The quick brown dog jumped over the lazy fox. There's a collar under there somewhere. Cage free is Stella's jam.

Sark Goldstein aka Sarkasian the Gilded
Stella's employer. She is both his estate manager and his PA. Frequently she can be found in his company around Prospect. The two must have been friends before she took the job as they have an easy rapport. Seems slightly younger than Stella, but almost a foot taller than the woman.

Steele

Trishna
Trusted acquaintance of her employer. Inexplicable creature which just happens to press Stella's curiosity buttons. Claims not to like tea. An unexpected champion who seems to appear out of thin air on occasion. Rat agenda. Charming in a very strange sort of way, in Stella's opinion. There's some arcane etiquette required in their company that Stella is determined to learn.

Woodward (aka Benedict)
Self ascribed confidence man who delivers what people deserve. Claims not to be a part of the apocalypse. Also claims to have Interesting Friends. But what kind of collector is he? And does he share? Rides roller coasters. Does not introduce himself or shake hands.

(Aunt) Matilda Green (NPC)
Stella's (deceased) father's unmarried sister who lives on an island in the Puget Sound a short sea plane trip away from Seattle. Wealthy. Very dear to Stella. She lived with Aunt Matilda before moving to Prospect in January of 2023.

Drasla the Red aka Stefan Drake (NPC)
(It would take some work to attain this information.) Former mentor and 'employer' in addition to unofficially adopted family to Stella from a very early age. Lives on the same island off the coast of Seattle in the Puget Sound as Aunt Matilda. Something of a recluse.

Martin Hacket (NPC)
Previous estate manager of Windstorm Island. Now focuses on animal husbandry (largely Friesian Horses and some llamas) and land management there. Nearing retirement age. Dependable, trustworthy, welcoming -- but that's Stella's experience. He is rather heavy-handed about who and what gets to the island.