Stella Green/Contacts

Caressa
Trusted acquaintance of her employer. An expert in many fields. Graciously allows for pushy questions as introduction. Also clearly draws lines. Don't underestimate her. Sees more than most do. Has an impressive list of acquaintances and/or allies. Also: So. Many. Children. Pregnant. Well-traveled. Pretty certain she has more hours in the day than the rest of us do.

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
Trusted acquaintance of her employer. Classic gangster look with fantastic hair that doesn't match at all. Or does it? Seems perceptive. Clearly loves his wife with open affection. Shaman? Book clubs. Moroccan food. Puts the 'blaze' in trail-blazer. Four words: Ancient Mythical Chicken Tender.

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.

Mary Brighton (NPC)
Fifty-something housekeeper who is shuttled to Windstorm Island 2-3 times each week. Can get just about anyone to sit down for 'a little bite' or, at the very least, some tea. As endearing as a favorite grandmother, but when she gets stern she's a force to be reckoned with. Can clean a 3,000 sq.ft. house top to bottom in record time without missing a spot. Has opinions.

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.