ORDER OF THE DRAGON
The order of the dragon is a group of paladins worshipping the god Helm. Though their numbers have dwindled significantly, those who remain still live by a creed of doing what is right while asking for little in return.
THE PROTECTORATE
Although the orcish tribes of the north operate independently, a set of strict codes exist between them in order to maintain a semblance of peace. The protectorate are a neutral highly revered group of orc warriors that reside in many of the larger tribes to ensure that these codes are followed.
DOCARVA
A group of dragonborn who remain in their ancestral home of the underdark. They are known to be inhospitable towards outsiders and guard the entrances to the underdark with impunity.
House Lyrandar
House Lyrander is among the most elite of Half-Elven families that can be found in Shattengrod. They have created a comfortable life in running the largest of the trading guilds in the region. Their coat of arms, krakens tentacles, are originated from centuries past when pure elven blood still ran through their veins. Profiting as pirates and merchants off the frozen waters in the north. Although there is no prejudice for who works for The House proudly employing dwarves, gnomes, humans, halflings, and even half-orcs who find themselves admonished by the protectorate. Their main competitors still include the shambling Empire Trading Co. as well as the respectable Buttersworth Shipping Company.