Family
the Family
The Family allegedly started as a literal family, one of some power and a certain tendency towards ruthlessness. Over time, their interests – initially loans and security (or, as they like to call it, protection) diversified into drugs, gambling, and other profitable activities. As their interests grew, so did their membership – most members of the Phyle these days aren’t biological members of the original family – many aren’t even halflings.
- phyle badge: The Family tend to keep their badges hidden most of the time, but wear the image of a wineglass somewhere surreptitious, where they can expose it if necessary.
- governance: The Family are a competitive heirarchy – although everyone is ultimately loyal to the Head, that doesn’t stop people from competing (sometimes lethally) with each other for the Head’s favour.
- current leadership:
- member obligations:
- member privileges:
- typical members:
- allies:
- enemies: the Sign of Swine often come into conflict with the Family in matters of business. Other than that, the Family tries to maintain good relations with most phyles, and succeeds. With most phyles.
- economy:
- don’t mess with us because: are you sure you want to? We’ll happily repay the favour, you know.
- common religions:
- restrictions, attitudes towards purity and taint:
- favoured classes:
- prestige classes:
- cleric domains:
- at least one of: Commerce, Domination, Protection, Travel, Trickery, Wealth
- none of: Purity, Taint, Sun, War
- feats: Deceitful, Persuasive,
- skills: Bluff, Disguise, Intimidate, Open Lock, Sense Motive, Use Rope
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