Chelaken
Those who are born and raised in the cities of Thalassocracy of Chel. Generally viewed by outsiders as greedy, and cutthroat merchants and sell swords. On average Chelakens value the wealth, and commercial enterprise.
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Adrie, Wilhemina, Tressia, Alyce, Amelie, Helena, Isabella, Iziodor, Katrin, Paula, Tamara, Hana, Yveta, Yvona.
Masculine names
Wenslay, Alexandr, Edvin, Charl, Artur, Baris, Domnik, Jevan, Jonas, Josef, Konrad, Ladislav, Thomas, Algernon, Crom, Throdore
Family names
Usually Chelaken names are associated with certain occupations or Chellian Locales. Many families will take the names of the merchant houses that employ them. Here is a list of examples:
Archer, Saylor, Taylor, Merchant, Gardner, Weaver, Larkin, Penz, Thatcher, Bresker, Packer, Marine, Farmer, Ferrier, ConCarle, Galic, Haarkon, Liadon, Mercad, Birkenhoss.
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Most Chelaks speak Chelen.
Shared customary codes and values
Chelaks generally value wealth and industry. This can be perceived as greed, but Chelaks see it as simply valuing what matters. Most worship the goddess Photruna, and through her value their wealth and prestige.
Major organizations
Most Chelaks live in the Thalassocracy of Chel and make up its higher classes.
