House Motto. "The greatest treasures remain hidden."
Ennoblement. 1317 DR
House Compound. House Estate, South Copper Street, North Ward
Other Holdings. New Waterdeep
House Size. 7
Household Head. Arit
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Chondathan)
Favored Deitie(s). Valkur
Trades & Interests. Shipping, Cartography, Exploration.
GP Limit. 35,000 gp

Though one of the younger noble houses (at least until the spate of ennoblements in the mid-1400s,) House Adarbrent leads the shipping industry as an iron behemoth. More importantly to them, they lead the fleet as it were when exploring and charting new lands.

Arit leads the family with a deeply humourless approach, which has left him somewhat estranged despite his rejuvinating the family's fortunes after the economic devastation the family faced at the turn of the century.

House Motto. "Like lightning, we strike!"
Ennoblement. 1116 DR
House Compound. Agundarhalls, Hassantyr's Street, North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 36
Household Head. Relavarr
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Talos
Trades & Interests. Mercenary fighting, warrior training; formerly sword forging.
GP Limit. 20,000 gp

In his father Isheik's time, House Agundar suffered great setback and near financial ruin after a series of poor investments—to the point where they were forced to sell their title and leave Waterdeep to focus on their business as mercenaries. Though it has never regained its smithing holdings, the family's renewed fortunes saw them return to Waterdeep two decades ago and recently saw their noble status returned under Open Lord Laeral Silverhand. Now, a subset of their mercenaries do double duty as city guards.

House Motto. "We Trample Our Troubles"
Ennoblement. 1142 DR
House Compound. Amcathra Manor, The High Road, North Ward
Other Holdings. Amphail, Silverymoon, Waterdeep
House Size. 24
Household Head. Nirar
Race & Ethnicity. Tethyrian
Favored Deitie(s). Tymora
Trades & Interests. Wine, sword forging, horse breeding and training, cattle ranching.
GP Limit. 29,000 gp

A house of politicians, with interests in wine, sword-smithing, horse-breeding and -training.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. Ammakyl House, Shield Street, Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Amphail
House Size. 18
Household Head. Naumas
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Turami, minor Chondathan), half-elven (Sun)
Favored Deitie(s). Chauntea
Trades & Interests. Farming, Winemaking.
GP Limit. 35,000 gp

Another of the "old guard" of Waterdeep. Ammakyl is a well-regarded house ran by a well-regarded man. Their business of wines and foods have brought them prestige from as far north as Silverymoon and as south as Calimport.

Recent dry months have shrunk the vinyard and so recently Ammakyl leadership is search for new ideas on how to generate revenue.

House Motto. "Heads High!"
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. Pikesheight Villa, Anteos Lane, North Ward
Other Holdings. Sea Ward
House Size. 17
Household Head. Urbezsath
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Waukeen, Loviatar
Trades & Interests. Trading, money-changing, barter, information gathering, rumormongering.
GP Limit. 40,000 gp

Cassalanter was a family that ran a few banks in Waterdeep, long ago. Around 100 years back, their family was reduced to only a handful of women with no male scions to carry their name, and this caused many of their customers to take their money and leave. Nearly destitute, they had no choice but to merge with one of their rivals: House Anteos.

Little did the leadership of Cassalanter know, the cause for males not surviving birth was due to a curse cast upon them by a young Anteos warlock, the now matron Ledgens. She is nearing the end of her life and her secret will be taken to her grave.

ln their north ward compound, there are areas only "true Anteos blood" is allowed. This is because it is a secret church to Loviatar, the goddess who whispered the secret curse into the mind of Household Head Ledgens.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1233 DR
House Compound. Wingseat Villa, Sul Street, Sea Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 18
Household Head. Bolrulf
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Malar, Waukeen
Trades & Interests. Hunting (boar), Hunting (monsters).
GP Limit. 20,000

House Artemel used to be a strong moneylender in the past, but over the years most of the leadership has died or disappeared while out hunting, leaving the house with an irresponsible and irrational Household Head.

Bolrulf would rather spend his time emptying the coffers of the house on excesses in life. Many of the other houses are even unwilling to take their coin, for fear of how it might be used. There arc even whispers of Bolrulf keeping monsters within their own mansion.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1273 DR
House Compound. The House of Chalices, Diamond Street, Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Sea Ward, Arnn
House Size. 36
Household Head. Mylkia
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Siamorphe
Trades & Interests. Carpentry, designing exotic carriages.
GP Limit. 36,000 gp

Assumbar is a well regarded house, for both their well designed carriages and their devotion to the deity Siamorphe. At one point her divinity was bestowed upon the family, and ever since then they've transformed their old estate in the sea ward into a temple dedicated to her.

In Cormyr, an Assumbar carriage is seen as a mark of prestige.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1338 DR
House Compound. The House of Drakes, Mendever Street, Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Dessarin Vale
House Size. 35
Household Head. Aulin
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). None.
Trades & Interests. Breeding of domesticated monsters (guard drakes and hippogriffs primarily) and harvesting of monster parts for magical materials.
GP Limit. 14,000 gp

A house of monster procurers, with interests in the breeding of domesticated monsters and the harvesting of magical components.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1388 DR
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Feathergale Spire
House Size. 12
Household Head. Thurl Merosska
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Mielikki
Trades & Interests. Griffon breeding, Griffon taming, Griffon Riding.
GP Limit. 62,000 gp

Belabranta is currently without blooded leadership. A recent accident while hunting has taken the last Household Head, Kolin, away from his family. His wife had taken her own life, jumping from their estate, leaving their three year old son with the entire house.

Until the time young Rolar is ready, the estate is being taken care of by Thurl Merosska, a minor noble who manages the Feathergale Spire.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1158 DR
House Compound. Whiteblade House, Sul Street, Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Trademeet
House Size. 21
Household Head. Swordmaster Taenos
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Tempus
Trades & Interests. Training (fencing), sword-smithing, designing exotic body armor
GP Limit. 23,000 gp

Bladesemmer blades are well known throughout Tethyr and Scmbia, favored by those wanting to learn a more dexterous form of combat. ln Waterdeep, those seeking high quality light armor will always be on the lookout for Bladesemmer made items, as they're also known for their high quality.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Ardeep Forest
House Size. 21
Household Head. Ayrun II
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Silvanus
Trades & Interests. Forestry, Lumber.
GP Limit. 20,000 gp

A house that is neither favored nor disfavored by others, with the exception of House Artemeil.Brossfeather brings needed lumber into Waterdeep and holds many farms dedicated towards replanting trees.

Members of Artemel hold hatred for Brossfeather, as they will often warn farmers before Artemel hunts begin. This allows the farmers to get their animals into enclosures and save them from being casualties of these vicious hunts.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. House of the Swan, Diamond Street, Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Waterdeep
House Size. 12
Household Head. Ammalia
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Siamorphe, Waukeen
Trades & Interests. Banking, moneylending, information gathering, rumor-mongering.
GP Limit. 67,000 gp

A house of usurers, with interests in banking, money-lending, information-gathering, and rumor-mongering.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. County of Starspur
House Size. 32
Household Head. Elgin "The Hawk"
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Tymora
Trades & Interests. Landowning, Moneylending, Exploring.
GP Limit. 62,000 gp

For decades, Cragsmere has been the name in borrowing finances and buying properties, and that tradition continues today. Expanding their interests out to assisting fledgling adventurers, they now also sell basic adventuring gear and maps.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1222 DR
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Castle Ward
House Size. 20
Household Head. Breegita
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Chondathan)
Favored Deitie(s). Lathander
Trades & Interests. Brasswork, Musical Instruments.
GP Limit. 21,000 gp

From small brass trinkets to complicated brass instruments, lhe Crommor family does well for themselves.

Recenlly, Breegila has begun funding bards in the city, trying to invest in the creation of new music. She's been paying these bards to stand on every street corner within the North, Castle, Trades, and Sea Wards.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1230 DR
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. County of Starspur (Tethyr)
House Size. 41
Household Head. Yara
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Selûne
Trades & Interests. Caravans, Shipping, Exploration, Ship supplies.
GP Limit. 38,000 gp

When other houses are actively involved in the supply and demand chain, Dezlentyr facilitates one reaching the other. When a house needs materials shipped, they might contact Dezlentyr. When the city wants to try colonizing distant islands, they'll buy supplies from Dezlentyr.

While they have an estate in the sea ward, it's inhabited only by proxies who work on behalf of the Household Head of the house. Yara, and the other Dezlentyr members, mostly live in the south.

House Motto. "Working with Nature"
Ennoblement. 1465 DR
House Compound. Silversickle House, North Ward, Waterdeep.
Other Holdings. Ardeep Forest
House Size. 19
Household Head. Lelar
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Chauntea
Trades & Interests. Agriculture, landowning (greenhouses), apothecary and alchemical goods, alchemist training.
GP Limit. 47,000 gp

A house of herbalists, with interests in agriculture, greenhouses, apothecary goods, and alchemy.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. A handful of ranches on the Dessarin River
House Size. 32
Household Head. Gluum
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Tempus
Trades & Interests. Cattle and Sheep farming.
GP Limit. 19,000

Proving that with enough time and the right attitude, even the simpliest commoner can be granted noble status. Back in the l 200's, the Durinbold family had attainted noble status and ever since they've been an inspiration to other farmers.

Something Glumm is quite proud of, is his sons. They have a long history of being excellent fighters, participating in contests and nearly always winning.

House Motto. N/A
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Amphail, Dessarin
House Size. 24
Household Head. Cormaq
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Tempus
Trades & Interests. Tack-making, mercenary fighting, animal husbandry.
GP Limit. 22,000 gp

While mostly dealing with cattle. sheep, and horses, Eagleshield is far more famous for buying and rearing monstrous creatures. Owlhears, Remhoraz, Ankhegs, or Bulette are all creatures that have been raised and sold by House Eagleshield.

Suthus, the great-niece to Cormaq, has decided to try spinning this venture off separately and has recently purchased land along the Dessarin River.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1282 DR
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Mielikki
Trades & Interests. Hunting, tracking, guiding.
GP Limit.

A house of hunters, with interests in hunting, tracking, and guiding.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1205 DR
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. A tower in the Dessarin Valley
House Size. 27
Household Head. Arus V
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Mystra
Trades & Interests. Magical research, Magic material procurement, Magic Item creation, Mage schooling.
GP Limit. 30,000 gp

Over the years, students who have trained under Eltorchul end up returning to their own houses with much more prestige.

They experience some friction with the Red Wizard enclave in regards to their magic item sales but the lords of Waterdeep refuse to let the Thayans have exclusive rights over the creation of magic items.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1205 DR
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Gond
Trades & Interests. Ironmongery, curio trading
GP Limit.

A house of smiths, with interests in ironmongery and curio trading.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1292 DR
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Trades Ward
House Size. 20
Household Head. Finnegan
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Oghma
Trades & Interests. Heraldry, sage-lore, printing
GP Limit. 12,000 gp

If you need a contract drafted up, want to print a newsletter for your guild, or need to check on the history of your family, house Estelmer is there.

Recently, they purchased space in the Trades ward for the Heralds, an organization dedicated to keeping the record of all noble families along the Sword Coast and Faerun.

formerly dissolved; some of it's property went to House Ralnarth, but the House was reinstalled SCAG pg.57 Lady Branathleira Estelmer (was attacked, her head split and her wits suffered grievously, she is not expected to survive (E:DM pg.20)

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1097 DR
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Tempus
Trades & Interests. Mercenary fighting, exploring, mining.
GP Limit.

A house of prospectors, with interests in mercenary fighting, exploration, and mining.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1197 DR
House Compound. Talltowers, Gelthoon and Golden Serpent Street, North Ward
Other Holdings.
House Size. 24
Household Head. Myrathrandra
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Lathander
Trades & Interests. Caravan mastering, trading, armor-smithing
GP Limit. 29,000 gp

A house of traders, with interests in caravan-mastering, trading, and armor-smithing.

House Motto. "We see both sides."
Ennoblement. 1260 DR
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 11
Household Head. Targos
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). None
Trades & Interests. Weapon Smithing, Armor Smithing, Mercenary Fighters.
GP Limit. 27,000 gp

A house of soldiers, with interests in mercenary fighting and weapons-crafting.

A once great house dedicated to Gargaulh, they would lend out their mercenaries to help others enact revenge. Over the years, they've become more synonymous with simply being sword arms for hire, going to the highest bidder.

There are several notable battles where those they were tasked to kill simply paid them more money to stop, making them notably unreliable.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. A large estate near the Kryptgarden forest
House Size. 37
Household Head. Valda
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Tyr
Trades & Interests. Monster Capture, Monster Training, Monster Breeding.
GP Limit. 15,000 gp

Gundwynd (or Good Wind, as they are sometimes called) are well known for breeding Hippogriffs. Although they've also done the same for pegasi and griffons in the past, they mostly focus on hippogriffs. For a moderate fee, their ranch will also house any other creature from horses to owlbears, assist in their training and even breeding.

Gundwynd holds a contract with the city, being the sole provider of hippogriffs for the city watch.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Southern Ward
House Size. 67
Household Head. Kyrin VI
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Helm
Trades & Interests. Soldiering, Mercenary Fighters, Exploration.
GP Limit. 32,000 GP

The garrisons of Waterdeep owe a great debt to

Hawkwinter. U not for their vigilance and financing, they would not have been able to keep the barracks at maximum capacity.

To maintain their sizable treasury, Hawkwinter also sends groups of their mercenaries to investigate ruins, dungeons, temples, or other sources for adventure.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. New Waterdeep, Sea Ward
House Size. 30
Household Head. Edward
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Selûne, Gond
Trades & Interests. Shipping. Ship building.
GP Limit. 31,000 gp

With more than a few ship builders in Waterdeep, the ships crafted by Helmfast stand out from their competitors by being known for their durability.

They used to have a great rivalry with House lrlingstar, but due co a scandal their nobility was revoked and all their contracts awarded to House Helmfast.

Recently, they've been scouting outside of Waterdeep for new ship building locations.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Undermountain
House Size. 22
Household Head. Jassinal
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Kossuth
Trades & Interests. Soldiering, Mercenary fighters.
GP Limit. 29,000 gp

Another in the long list of houses that provide soldiers both for the city and private use, Hiilgauntlet holds a very positive light within the city itself. However, more sinister truths exist within the house walls.

A private shrine to Kossuth links their holding in the Sea Estate with an estate deep in Undermountain, where they work with the races of the Underdark, selling soliders and slaves.

The city guard had, at one point, opened an investigation looking into allegations of slavery but nothing came of this.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Trades Ward, Calirnport, Darromar
House Size. 15
Household Head.Anmara
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Calishite)
Favored Deitie(s). Shar
Trades & Interests. Textiles, Fashions.
GP Limit. 32,000 gp

Originally House Hunabar was a family with a long history, however politics had caused the family to come into a feud with another family in Tethyr. Eventually being out­maneuvered, Hunabar was merged matrilineally with their rival and now their holdings are in Waterdeep, Tethyr, and Calimshan.

Currently, they're seeking trade partners across the Sea of Fallen Stars in order to expand their business into other regions of Faen1n.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
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House Motto.  N/A
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Caer Westphal
House Size. 34
Household Head. Zehalk
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Chondathan)
Favored Deitie(s). Tempus
Trades & Interests. Goat raising, Mercenary fighters, Cheese Crafting.
GP Limit. 16,000 gp

House llitul is an old house. and currently have a very wide portfolio of interests. This portfolio includes training and housing soldiers for others to borrow, however Ilitul sees Waterdeep as having too saturated a market already and so they keep their soldiers spread across the Sword Coast.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 19
Household Head. Borolok
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Tymora
Trades & Interests. Beast taming, Beast breeding, Cooking of exotic meats, Exploration.
GP Limit. 22,000 gp

What started out as a house of adventurers banding together has grown into a business of bravely venturing out into dungeons or ruins and capturing the creatures that live there. The creatures that can be tamed are sent abroad and sold to nobles while the ones that cannot are turned into delicacies enjoyed by the Waterdhavian people.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. North Ward, Amphail
House Size. 73
Household Head. 
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Chondathan)
Favored Deitie(s). Talona
Trades & Interests. Horse breeding, Horse Racing, Maps, Mercenary fighters, Exploring, Clothing, Jewelery.
GP Limit. 66,000 gp

One of the oldest houses in Waterdeep, Ilzimmer has fingers in many pots. Theirs is a house of genteelfolk, with interests in horse-breeding and -racing, making and collecting maps, and the designing of gowns and jewelry.

They breed horses for military purposes, for mercenaries, and for racing. Gambling makes up a large chunk of their profits, and with their horses the odds are often in their favor. Their mercenaries are well equipped and any rare maps in the city inevitably end up in their hands.

They seem to hold some contract with far off Sembia, as their clothing in Waterdeep is always sold as the hottest Sembian fashion.

Outside of Waterdeep, House Ilzimmer is one of the three ruling noble families of Amphail along with House Amcathra, and House Roaringhorn; in Amphail, most coin and business eventually passes through the hands one of those houses or its intermediaries. When Amphail joined the Lords' Alliance these three houses were the loudest and most influential voices. They now control the rulership of the town, with the controlling family changing each Shieldmeet. The current Lord Warder is Dauner Ilzimmer, who speaks for the town to the Lords' Alliance.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1248 DR
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Amphail
House Size. 29
Household Head. Aryes
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Tempus
Trades & Interests. Horse breeding. Trading, Mercenary fighters.
GP Limit. 22,000 gp

The grasslands surrounding Waterdeep are dotted with many farms, but the largest is owned by Jhansczil. Situated against the cliffsides, their estate sits figuratively and literally above common farmers. Their large horse breeding operation is well respected and their mercenaries arc nicknamed 'The Hammer of Tempus" for their excellent training.

Aryes has gotten into some recent trouble, and rumors arc he is unable to pay a rather large debt owed to some of the less savory elements of Waterdeep.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Amphail
House Size. 19
Household Head. Draxis
Race & Ethnicity. Human (llluskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Chauntea
Trades & Interests. Herd farming (sheep, cows), Fur trading.
GP Limit. 17,000 gp

House Kothont does well for themselves, with fur trade recently having a boon as they've begun breeding small foxes and beavers.

However, the family has earned the ire of the Dwarves of Waterdeep and their allies. Kothont was well known for being open to accepting non-humans, especially dwarves but when Draxis took over he immediately stripped them of their noble status within his own house.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Sambar
House Size. 66
Household Head. Tannatik
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Gnome)
Favored Deitie(s). Gond
Trades & Interests. Jewelry, Gem mining, Prospecting, Gemcutting, Small clockwork machines.
GP Limit. 52,000 gp

There are a tremendous number of human houses in Waterdeep but only a few demihuman noble houses. While the handful that exist are very recent additions to the nobility, House Lathkule has has been a feature of the city since 1248 DR

Consisting of a large number of Gnomes and a few Dwarves who have proven themselves useful to the family, Lathkule is one of the few houses that deal in clockwork, although their focus has shifted towards more profitable business with Tannatik deciding to send money back to Lantan to help with matters there.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 17
Household Head. Theku l
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Mystra, Savras
Trades & Interests. Swine farming, Beer brewing, soothsaying.
GP Limit. 23,000 gp

House Maerklos holds a few abbeys in the area surrounding Waterdeep and going as far as the Dessarin Valley, all dedicated to Mystra. These shrines don't offer much in the way of spellcasting services, but they do keep Mystra in the hearts and minds of the common folk.

Services for divinations, and assistance reading these divinations are also available at nearly every Maerklos shrine.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Silver mines in the mountains south of Icewind Dale
House Size. 27
Household Head. Kehlan II
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Oghma, Millil
Trades & Interests. Harp making, Harp training, Musical tutelage, Silver mines.
GP Limit. 41,000 gp

When nobles want their children to learn the musical arts, or when aspiring bards want to hone their skills, they turn to house Majarra.

It is also an "open secret" that the house is associated with the Harpers, and many who think the Harpers can assist them often make donations to the house while attending events hosted by them.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement. 1265 DR
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Mines of the Serpent Hills
House Size. 41
Household Head. Carras
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Selûne
Trades & Interests. Mercenary fighters, Ore trading, Perfume trading.
GP Limit. 19,000 gp

Dealing in luxury items such as perfume has lead Manthar into success, but some bad investments has kept them from expanding their operations. Several mines in the north are owned by House Manthar but they lack the artisans needed to forge their ore into pure ingots or items for sale.

If Carras' brother Dulad could secure artisans (or better yet, an alliance with a dwarf clan), he could invoke a lesser rule held by the house which would allow him to take over.

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Ennoblement.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 27
Household Head. Khalta
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethytian)
Favored Deitie(s). Oghma
Trades & Interests. History, Genealogy, Research and information gathering, Fine Wines.
GP Limit. 35,000 gp

House Melshimber was well respected for their record keeping skills, and for the fact their scions were often force to train with the Heralds before being allowed to utilize their noble status.

Melshimber wines, on the other hand, are less well regarded. lf Melshimber could acquire better farmlands for their vineyards, this aspect of their business could he improved.

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Ennoblement.
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House Motto: "en force de tendresse" Translation: in tenderness, strength.
Ennoblement. 
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size: 2
Household Head: Demeter Mirielle
Race & Ethnicity Human/ Half elf
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests: Platinum mining empire. For magical uses/specialty goods. Possibly obtained via unnatural means. 
GP Limit.

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Ennoblement.
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Household Head.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 25
Household Head. Olessia
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). None
Trades & Interests. Construction.
GP Limit. 20,000 gp

A house brought back from the brink, Nandar was reviled in the past when they had revealed themselves as worshipers of Malar. They had gone on a hunt, attempting to kill the Lords of the city. This was stopped by a small group of adventurers and the house had been stripped of nobility status.

Over the last century, the family had attempted redemption, re-acquired wealth, and eventually with their young Household Head Olessia regained nobility and now are looking forward to a bright future.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 40
Household Head. Ademel
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Chondathan)
Favored Deitie(s). Mielikki
Trades & Interests. Hawk raising, Lumber, Woodworking.
GP Limit. 21,000 gp

"Elf-friend" is what other houses say when referring to House Nesher. It's only been a few decades, but already the house has nearly doubled in size.

All hawking investments are now handled by the elven members of the house hold and has been undergoing a near transformation from the investment that was more of a house hobby to their primary source of income.

This has caused some friction within the household, with many of the older (both in age and attitude) members of the house this friction is becoming conflict. They've been sending younger elf and half-elf members on dangerous missions. Their options are to reject the offer and be blackmarked or to accept and likely die.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Fisheries along the Dessarin River
House Size. 14
Household Head. Ursos
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Selûne
Trades & Interests. Fishing.
GP Limit. 17,000 gp

While more than half the noble families of Waterdeep are involved one way or another in fishing, few of them rely on it for income. That's because House Phull has the lions share of the "best" spots to fish from along the rivers of the countryside and their fishing fleet is one of the largest in the city.

It's not uncommon for one of their competitors to sabotage a ship (or even sailor) once docked.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 24
Household Head. Mikyo
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Kozakuran)
Favored Deitie(s). Waukeen
Trades & Interests. Shipping, Kara-turian goods, Horse breeding, Cattle breeding.
GP Limit. 36,000 gp

The sole house made entirely of folks from Kara-tur; House Piiradoa holds a large number of trade contracts with their distant homeland Locally they mostly deal with animal husbandry, but the lions share of their profits are from imported goods.

Being a house that comes from such a distant land, many of the older families of the city refuse to recognize their status but as they've been a noble house hold since taking over an older house, Piiradost, from within.

House Motto. "What you fear, we master."
Ennoblement. 1295 DR
House Compound. Julthoon and Copper Street, Banner Cut, Copper Street, North Ward
Other Holdings. Ardeep Forest
House Size. 34
Household Head. Desarae
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Helm
Trades & Interests. Training, breeding, and procurement of fearsome monsters 
GP Limit. 21,000

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. New Waterdeep
House Size. 24
Household Head.20
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Selûne
Trades & Interests. Shipbuillling, .I-fare gooGP Limit. 25,000 gp

Roughly a third of all ships found in the harbors of Waterdeep hold a mark from House Raventree. Affordable and reliable, many shipping companies choose Raventree ships. While they lack the luxury and more loving details other shipwrights might put into their designs, they’re functionally the same.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
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Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
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Ennoblement.
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Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
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Race & Ethnicity.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
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Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
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GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 60
Household Head. Linnia
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Llirra
Trades & Interests. Brewing, Alcohol importing
GP Limit. 23,000 gp

For houses wishing to acquire vast quantities of dwarven, elven, or even dragonbom alcohol without political connections, they need to have a friendly relationship with members of house Snome.

House Snome makes extra effort to forge alliances with the many monasteries around the realms, providing them whatever goods the priests and monks require in exchange for alcohol.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 27
Household Head. Harkannan
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Illuskan)
Favored Deitie(s). Talos, Umberlee, Auril
Trades & Interests. Shipping, Exploration, Shipbuilding.
GP Limit. 20,000 gp

When a great house wants to send out a ship, and needs to avoid incurring the wrath of the elements, they'll pay for retainers from House Stormweather. Their members are all familiar with the goddesses who would sink ships, and the prayers needed to placate their wrath.

Although not listed as an official holding, Stormweather has a secret shipbuilding dock on an uninhabited island Protected from divination magics, none of the other noble houses are aware of this facility.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
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Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Talmost
House Size. 23
Household Head. Pallin VII
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Sune
Trades & Interests. Textiles, Fashion, Furs.
GP Limit. 48,000 gp

As an industry, fashion thrives in Waterdeep with a variety not known in many other cities. The multitude of people and races found in the city grants it a huge amount of variety, yet it’s not this multiculturalism that defines fashion here.

Instead, fashion is decided by a handful of designers, each influential in their own right. Much to the chagrin of other houses, most of these artistes belong to House Talmost.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Amphail
House Size. 45
Household Head. Selpha
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Mielikki
Trades & Interests. Caravans, Shipping, Horse breeding, Horse training.
GP Limit. 27,000 gp

An estate just outside Amphail is dotted with darkwood trees overlooking swaths of lands where horses roam. This idyllic pasture holds some handsome stallions, envy to many horse breeders across the Dessarin valley.

Working with the synergy of building caravans and raising horses, Tarro has struck gold with their expanded delivery services. Many houses have used House Tarm retainers as messengers.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 20
Household Head. Suliaas
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Mulan)
Favored Deitie(s). Bane
Trades & Interests. Archery, Hunting, Bowyers and fletchers, Magic.
GP Limit. 22,000 gp

A mixed household of Thayans who come from exiled refugees and the Tethyrians who founded the noble house, the image of this house has changed over the last century. They still involve themselves in crafting bows and arrows, with which a large portion of the city's defenses are armed Their troops can be retained as mercenaries by others, and are equipped with an array of magical capabilities.

However, because of this other houses are wary of Tchazzam's goals. They're a house with lots of power, and are relied upon heavily by the city.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
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Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Elematar, Rivershire
House Size. 30
Household Head. Rhimmet
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). None
Trades & Interests. Landowning, Moneylending, Wine, Shipping.
GP Limit. 70,000 gp

Famed for their wines, beloved for their willingness to remain neutral to political and religious matters, and trusted for their ability to ship on time and on budget, House Thann is likely the richest noble house in the north ward

In the past, they were found to be working slave trade and financing shady operations, but they've since proven themselves to be distanced from this (or at least very good at hiding iti

In Tethyr, there is also a noble family known as Thann.

These are a close relation to the Waterdhavian Thann family, although they had split over 150 years ago.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Berdusk
House Size. 36
Household Head. Morwenna
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Chondathan)
Favored Deitie(s). Deneir
Trades & Interests. Calligraphy, Printing.
GP Limit. 27,000 gp

"Printing for the People" is house Thongolir's motto. They provide writing services geared to all budgets, and even host events for locals to learn to read and write.

A new outreach program has been hosted by Thongolir, to bring houses of Deneir to other cities, along with their printing systems.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. Many
House Size. 38
Household Head. Arum
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Mystra
Trades & Interests. Magecraft, Mercenary fighters, Caravans, Shipping.
GP Limit. 40,000 gp

Hyon need something shipped, there are few houses who can boast that they ship everywhere. Many shipping companies exist, but few of them offer magical teleportation around the realms. House mages have purchased properties in other cities and crafted magical circles to expand this network.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. North Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 26
Household Head. Lara
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Waukeen
Trades & Interests. Shipping, Ship building.
GP Limit. 28,000 gp

In a figurative ocean of noble houses, Ulbrinter is quite old and yet after all these years, still unremarkable. That's why Lara has established that any members of the household able to boost their reputation with other families will be eligible for taking over as leader of the house when she passes. At 88, it's not likely to be long before this offer expires.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
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House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound.
Other Holdings.
House Size.
Household Head.
Race & Ethnicity.
Favored Deitie(s).
Trades & Interests.
GP Limit.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Size. 20
House Compound. Castle Ward
Other Holdings. North Ward, Trades Ward
Household Head. Marcus V
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). None
Trades & Interests. Mage schooling, Magical research, Exploration, Magic Item Creation.
GP Limit. 50,000 gp

Settling one of the first mage schools in all of Waterdeep, they still maintain a large estate with many students in the Trades ward.

An interesting fact about the Wands family is that many a magic trinket found within the city owned by a noble family is quite likely to carry the Wands crest.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. Caer Westphal
House Size. 15
Household Head. Anja
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Chondathan)
Favored Deitie(s). Selûne
Trades & Interests. Shipping, Privateering
GP Limit. 22,000 gp

Wavesilver's fleet of ships have one of two purposes: to hunt pirates, or to bring cargo up and down the coast. Wilh holdings in Caer Westphal, they also make regular trips to the Moonshae islands.

An alliance with House llitul was established a century ago, and stands to this day. Should one house or the other call for assistance, their allies shall he there. This alliance has recently been put to the test when one of their ships was ambushed by pirates. Tensions between the families have grown.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Sea Ward
Other Holdings. None
House Size. 26
Household Head. Hyacia
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Umberlee
Trades & Interests. Shipping, Caravans, Trade Goods
GP Limit. 20,000 gp

With some of the most profitable shipping routes to ChuIt and beyond the south, house Zulpair is well known for trying to extend the edges of their maps.

While not an interest of theirs, House Zulpair has many exotic maps of far off places, distant realms to explore and dungeons to delve. They make deals with adventuring groups for a cut of the profits.

House Motto.
Ennoblement.
House Compound. Castle Ward
Other Holdings. North Ward
House Size. 31
Household Head. Gerath
Race & Ethnicity. Human (Tethyrian)
Favored Deitie(s). Tempus
Trades & Interests. Cattle farming, Mercenaries.
GP Limit. 20,000 gp

House Zun is ancient, established in 1103 DR, and to this day continues to supply the garrisons of the city with mercenaries when needed, or guards when available.

Secondary to their mercenaries is their meat trade. Much of the beef (and a good portion of pork) coming into the city is sourced from farms under Zun control.