Making the Rounds

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• Adolphus Muller
  A Bounty Hunter and member of the Altdorf Guild. Son of Igor Muller who was killed by Goblins near The Temples Tower Tavern
• Councillor Albrecht Oldenhaller
  Councillor Albrecht Oldenhaller is an elderly looking bald heading gentleman with grey hair and a rather intense manner. Councillor Oldenhaller is an ambitious man with an inquiring mind and a firm belief in his own destiny, He considers himself enlightened and more open-minded than most of his more bigotted kinsmen and believes that there is always a better way of doing anything if one only has the courage and wit to take a risk. Councillor Oldenhaller is one of the Countess' Emmanuelles personal advisors, a position his father also served for her predecessor. He is a man of huge influence and power within the city of Nuln.
• Aldo
  A thin wiry man with missing teeth from 'The Crooked Hammer'
• Altdorf Officer
  An Officer from the Altdorf Militia
• Althaea Ostoroth
  Althaea Ostoroth is an aged female human. She is very tall and bony, and has green eyes with light tan skin. The most notable physical trait of Althaea is that she has teeth like a horse. Althaea is sceptical of everything. When she is relaxed, she is eager. In moments of stress, she becomes practical. Religion-wise, Althaea is an open-minded seeker. Althaea is reasonably successful as a barmaid,
• Andreas von Bruner
• Anya von Drakenburg
  Wife of Duke Konstantin von Drakenburg and mother of Salundra the Duchess is a charming woman and the daughter of the former Duke de Montfort.
• Blueberry Fudge
  Blueberry is dark-skinned halfling with a massive shock of black hair and a somewhat haughty attitude. She was employed as a delivery girl by Mathilda's Pie Shop but went missing about a year ago. Mathilda has assumed that she was killed like her colleague Strawberry Fudge. But so far no body has been found.
• Sir Bullywick Applebag
  "Poppycock! " APPEARANCE The Applebag's have always boasted that their name clearly describes their shape, and Bully is no exception. His stomach hangs low and round over his belt and under a barrel chest, rising up to a small round bald head. Bully dresses in Halfling fashions but always immaculately, so that he can be assured entry to anywhere, from the Imperial Palace down. That is perhaps the feature most often cursed by his enemies: For a radical, he is infuriatingly well-groomed and respectable. PERSONALITY Bully is tireless at being tiresome. Raised among twenty-three brothers and sisters, he learned that the only way to get what he wanted was to be capable of making the most noise for the longest amount of time. Gifted with the lungs of an opera singer and the stamina of an ox, Bully excelled at this, and although he has moved on from childish squalls to lengthy political diatribes and street-side soapboxing, his modus operandi remains the same. He once famously won a public debate by talking for nineteen hours in a row, only stopping briefly to down a few pies and cups of ale as he went. Despite his constant stream of speech, Bully is well-liked for his infectious zest for life and indefatigably cheerful manner—which is another way he tends to win arguments. People are so busy smiling and nodding along to his streams of verbiage that it’s only after Bully has left that they realise they’ve sworn to do whatever he asked of them. BACKGROUND They say that Sir Bullywick Applebag won't rest until he gets a Halfling into the High Helms—an Altdorf regiment composed solely of men over 6' 6'' tall. Sir Bullywick—or just plain Bully to all his friends—isn't quite so dramatic in reality. He is quite willing to let the Big Footers have their own special clubs for tall people, just as long as there is a commensurate number of clubs for littler folk. Citing Lumpin Croop's famed regiment of Halflings, the Fighting Cocks, as his prime example, he continues to campaign for better treatment and greater recognition of Halflings in the military. That is, however, but one small part of Bullywick's eternal campaign for the betterment of Halflings. Wherever two Humans have gathered, Bully will try to find a way to be nearby, demanding to know why no Halflings were invited. The excuse that they might not want to enter a sewing circle for young mothers or a Dwarfen theatre company, say, is shouted down as poppycock. Bully is very good at shouting. He can shout so loud the whole city of Altdorf can hear him, and he will go on shouting day and night until he is satisfied. Most find it easier to acquiesce to his demands than to listen to him for very long. Bullywick is a friend to all Halflings, especially any traveling adventurers, because they so often can bring fame to the Halfling community or, contrariwise, damn them all by association with their criminal deeds. Any Halfling spotted arriving in Altdorf by Bully will be visited forthwith to have his character judged. His companions will also be judged, to make sure they are treating their companion correctly. If they are all upstanding gentlemen, Bully will probably have plenty of jobs for them, too—in the name of Halfling betterment. Sir Applebag is an Altdorf native, the son of Lord and Lady Applebag. His ancestors were originally titled during the Vampire Wars, when they famously offered medical aid to the injured Emperor at the Battle of Hel Fenn. They immediately responded by moving to the capital and applying themselves to social climbing with the ferocity and tenacity of angry beavers. Although his family has always been politically connected, Bully is the first of the clan to be active in that realm. He fell into the role during his time at the university, where he rallied the few Halflings wealthy enough to attend into a fierce political unit, aiming to return the endless jibes and practical jokes that were assailed upon them by the Big Footers. When Sir Hugo Lorrenstein left the Graduation Ball covered head to toe in tar and crying like a babe, Bully celebrated both a resounding victory and the discovery of his life's calling. Since then he has taken things to a higher level, using his family's connections to get his bombast into the ears of all he can reach.
• Burkhard The Houndmaster
  Burkhard is a stout heavy set woodsman from the village of Herzhald who owns and looks after the three village hunting dogs. As a consequence, he was chosen by the village Elder to accompany Else into the forest in search of the Carrot Demon.
• Camilla Holkzkurg
  The Tavern Keeper of The Crooked Steed tavern in Ardlich is a small thin woman with silver-grey hair and a haughty expression.
• Drago Vedris
  APPEARANCE A hard-nosed reporter for the Altdorf Spieler with blonde hair often tucked up into an ox-blood colored leather cap and frequently seen with a quill stuck behind his ear although he usually uses a crayon for taking notes in a small black leather notebook PERSONALITY Drago is a pleasant young man and a sympathetic listener. He appears to be a polite and self-effacing individual quite happy to let others talk whilst he makes occasional notes and observations often of a humorous or sympathetic nature.
• Edelgard von Bruner
• Ehrmann Praunheim
  ""Where to Gov"" Ehrmann Praunheim is a wherryman operating a boat from a pier at the Old Docks in Altdorf. A somewhat skinny youth with light brown hair and a cheeky grin he tends to talk a lot but is handy enough at controlling his boat and seems to be stronger than he looks. Ehrmann's life revolves around caring for his six children. His wife Netta died giving birth to them and they are all he has left of her and their love. Despite this, he is a naturally optimistic person and has a strong, if foolish, belief that if you treat people right they will return the favour. However, he is not a person who believes in toadying to his betters and normally ignores the social graces treating his betters as people who have just been a bit luckier than him rather than his superior. After all one day he will probably be walking in their shoes.
• Elena von Midwald
  Dowager Duchess Elena von Midwald is responsible for the Reikland’s treasury and raising revenues. It is the role of the high lord treasurer to approve plans for new taxes, review the performance of excise collectors, and evaluate proposed spending plans. The Duchess has held her position for nearly four decades and won the respect of her fellow high lords for her command of mathematics and rhetoric. Whilst some of her notions of investment have been controversial, they have paid off. Her appreciation of strong wine and young companions alarms some colleagues, who
• Elisinda von Midwald
  Lady Elisinda von Midwald wife of Lord Jurgen heir to the Duchy of Midwald
• Eloise Schiffer
  Wife of Roger Schiffer and owner of a barge on the River Teuffel
• Enna Klump
  Tavern Keeper of 'The Temple's Tower' Coaching Inn on the Bogenhafen Drackenburg Road. A short overweight elderly woman.
• Eric Faustman
  A huge muscle-bound brute and former pit fighter
• Erich Jaeger
  Tavern Keeper of 'The Wagon & Horses' tavern in Bogenhafen
• Ernst Drayman
  Senior Drayman of the three timber drays bound for Bogenhafen
• Eva Harnish
• Fartomeus Brandysnap
  Moli Brandysnaps current father.
• Father Wilhelm Leopold
  Father Leopold is the Sigmarite Priest for the village of Herzhald. A post he has held for almost ten years. A dedicated Sigmarite Father Leopold is desperate to prove his devotion to Sigmar and perhaps attract the attention of his superior in Ubersreik in the hope of promotion and a chance to escape the boredom of his current post.
• Franz Bruck
  A patron of the Mermaid Tavern, Altdorf
• Freidhilda von Midwald
  Baroness Havelfurt and wife of Baron Heinz
• General Jendrik von Dabernick
  General Jendrik von Debernick is a pompous, puff chested, stiff-necked man in his mid-thirties full of his own self-importance. He wears his heavily coiffured blond hair swept up in imitation of the twin-tailed comet, a gesture as distinctive as it is devout. He constantly shouts orders from beneath his enormous moustache, and is never seen without his privately tailored red and blue Altdorf State Army uniform, complete with a gilded breastplate, medals, and gold-trimmed green velvet cloak.
• Genovega Hammermann
  A rather buxom woman dressed in a red and white military style outfit and wearing a military cap. currently serving drinks and food to the soldiers in the main square of Grunberg
• Gerhilde von Bruner
• Gert Hunder
  Gert Hunder is the barkeep in The Crooked Hammer tavern in Ubersreik.
• Goldberg
  Large overweight man (or possibly woman) from The Crooked Hammer.
• Graf Graf von Midwald
  'The Old Graf' founder of House von Midwald
• Graf Graf Wilhelm von Saponatheim
  Graf Wilhelm von Saponatheim is the titular ruler of the town of Bögenhafen, and his line is considered an upstart by many others, for its Patent of Nobility is far younger than theirs. Despite this, the von Saponatheims have interests throughout the province of Reikland, their coffers swelled by the production of fine wines sold across the Empire and beyond.
• Gunther The Fish Man
  Gunther is a man discovered by Ferdinand in the stocks at the Festag Event in Bogenhafen. Ferdinand seemed obsessed with trying to rescue him but never discovered who he was nor receive any gratitude.
• Gutele von Bruner
• Halamina Brandysnap
  Halamina Brandysnap is Molrella's twin sister though she has a tendency towards being far more reckless and less intelligence in her actions. She is constantly getting herself into trouble that Moli from which Moli has to save her.
• Halarnella Brandysnap
  Moli Brandysnaps mother
• Heidric von Midwald
  Heidric von Midwald, Baron Heidric von Kreiger
• Heinrich von Bruner
• Heinz von Midwald
  Eldest Son of the former Graf von Midwald and current Baron Havelfurt
• Heissmann von Bruner
• Henrietta Garland
• Hieronymus Juniper
  "I have no intention of looking up to you." APPEARANCE Heironymous Juniper, a self-styled representative of Altdorf’s Halfling population, who has accused the Watch of institutionalized prejudice against Halflings. BACKGROUND Hieronymus Juniper is a local halfling who deals with imports of Mootland goods into Altdorf and their distribution to various shops and restaurants. He is an elder of the halfling community (through status rather than age) and he is an inveterate busybody. Since the second pattern killing Hiero (to his friends) has taken it on himself to voice the concerns of the halfling community to the Watch by pestering them constantly and blaming the continuing freedom of the killer on an institutionalized prejudice against halflings.
• Hildeburg Bruhns
  A small nervous girl. Her name is Hildburg Bruhns or 'Hildi' for short but nobody ever asks her name. She is just a servant girl.
• Hildegunde von Bruner
• Igor Muller
  A Bounty Hunter with a rather large nose and a birthmark on his right cheek
• Illyrius Starsight
  Illyrius Starsight - Lord High Councillor to Her Royal Highness Princess Imryth Emberfell of Caledor. Illyrus is an imposing character standing a 7-foot tall in his bare feet and over eight feet in his tall Dragon-Mage headress. Caldor Illyruis Starsight is a powerful Asur Mage in service to the Royal House of Caledor and envoy and councillor to the Princess Imryth.
• Desk Sergeant Inga Schlutz
  APPEARANCE Inga Schlutz was the young hard nosed desk sergeant in charge of the Luitpoldstrase watchstation desk. Still manages to look attractive despite the obvious facial scars and other blemishes she acquired during her early years on the streets of Altdorf. PERSONALITY No nonsense abrupt and commanding. BACKGROUND Following an early life surviving on the streets of Altdorf Inga was taken in by the dock watch. Initially on suspicion of murder but eventually as a desk clerk where her knowledge of the city and its underworld proved more valuable than any history of crimes she may have committed.
• Lord Jurgen von Midwald
  Only son of Dowager Duchess Elena von Midwald and heir to the Duchy of Midwald
• Karl Wenneman
  Elderly watchman and former soldier who guards the gate to the Drakenhof in Altdorf.
• Duke Konstantin von Drakenburg
  A thin elderly nobleman with grey hair and a neatly trimmed goatee and moustache.
• Kurt Groffnung
  APPEARANCE With his straw-like hair, small beady eyes and pudding face complexion Kurt is not a very attractive man. However, he is well-spoken and charismatic, with a ready wit and a real obsession with rats.
• Lady Lady Emmanuelle Nacht
  Lady Nacht is a tall, stunningly attractive woman in her late thirties, with dark, tightly curled hair, piercing green eyes, and a soft olive complexion. She holds herself with incredible poise, and is able to emit calm and comforting signals, whilst also remaining businesslike and austere. She wears the latest fashions, though favours a green velvet cloak and brooch, which she wears over the top of almost all her outfits.
• Leibwin von Klienwald
• Leopold von Bruner
• Linden Heinuch
  The Elder of the village of Herzhald and scoin of Graf Wilhelm. Linden is a no-nonsense man who knows his responsibility and duty to his betters and is determined to deliver the quota of timber demanded of the village demon or no demon.
• Ludmilla von Bruner
• Ludwig von Briner
• Ludwig Herkenhoff
  The village blacksmith and farrier of Herzhald
• Watch Captain Marcus Trenker
  APPEARANCE Watch Captain Marcus Trenker is one of the Captains of the Dock Watch. A hard-headed calculating man with no illussions about the futility of his job. PERSONALITY Tough, blunt, calculating and hard-nosed. BACKGROUND A former soldier who has seen too much and has found refuge in the Dock Watch. The watch gives him enough challenge to keep him interested but without the mind-numbing horror of open battle.
• Marietta von Midwald
  Marietta von Midwald, Countess Sanktwiller
• Master of Shadows Markus Fischer
  Much like many in the Grey Order, Fischer does not dress like the Magister he is. He wears simple, plain clothing—typically white shirts, black trews, black boots, and grey, ribbed jerkins—eschewing his magisterial robes except when on official business. His one concession to the Grey Order is to wear a plain sword hung at his waist, the symbol of the Shadowmancers. He has clipped, greying brown hair atop a plain face only made interesting by a small mole on his left cheek, which is partially hidden by a black goatee. Indeed, if it were not for his eyes—watery-blue and always watchful—he would be completely unremarkable.
• Arbiter Markus Edvard Schmidt
  "That would appear to be the case." APPEARANCE An ageing Verenan Investigator Arbiter Schmidt is probably the closest thing to a detective that the Old World has to offer. He prefers to where the black robes of a magistrate though it has been a while since he sat on the bench in judgment of anyone and normally wears an academic's black cap over to protect his bald head. He still wears the scales of justice around hi9s neck from his time as a Scalebearer in the order. PERSONALITY Markus Edvard Schmidt is getting on in years and has trouble maintaining his focus and formulating a clear sentence let alone a judgment. When he speaks its usually in the form of a pronouncement and is often quite rambling in its content. But he still has an element of his old skill and should not be underestimated. BACKGROUND A former magistrate and Scalebearer of the Cult of Verena the order now assigns Markus Edvard Schmidt to those cases that it considered trivial and unimportant. Nevertheless, Schmidt seems oblivious to this and treats each case as a vital test of his fast diminishing intellect.
• Matilda
  APPEARANCE Fat Mathilda is probably the biggest halfling in Altdorf and runs the only official halfling bakery in the Sindelfingen District. She may not be the tallest halfling standing only 3' 4" in her stocking feet, but her lack of height is more than compensated for by her width. She is built like an Orc, in fact, rumours are rife that she may actually be a half-orc and she has muscles to match developed by years of kneading dough and wielding a frying pan to the heads of anyone that annoys her.
• Maximillian Schreiber
  Maxmilian 'Max' Schreiber is an Imperial wizard who has dedicated his life to combating Chaos. Sworn to oppose Chaos since the death of his family at the hands of beastmen, Max was kicked out of the Imperial College of Wizardry for what was considered an unhealthy interest in Chaos, despite his arguments that to effectively combat Chaos one must know their enemy. Currently serving as an advisor to the Elector-Count of Middenheim Max first met Borek Forkbeard, an elderly dwarf who was planning an expedition into the Chaos Wastes. Some years later when Borek's plans came together Max boarded the airship Spirit of Grungni and travelled aboard it to Kislev, where he cast powerful protective enchantments over the vessel to defend it from the affects of Chaos during its journey. While aboard the airship Max first met Felix and Gotrek, and became Felix's rival for the attentions of Ulrika. Though handsome and intelligent, he was unable to win Ulrika over. Max stayed behind at the manse of Ivan Petrovich Straghov during the Spirit of Grungni's journey over the Wastes and was there when the manse was attacked by skaven. Imprisoned and beaten, Max was freed by Ulrika and was able to use his magic to combat skaven Grey Seer Thanquol, who was attempting to steal the returning airship with powerful Warp sorcery. After the battle Max joined the party aboard the airship and travelled with them to Karak Kadrin, the Slayer Keep, and accompanied the mixed group of humans and Slayers on the quest to slay the dragon Skjalandir, though he admitted to himself that this was mainly so he could stay near Ulrika. During a goblin ambush in the mountains Max was able to use more powerful magic that he had before and came to realize that his abilities were growing through use in combat. Surviving the battle with the dragon and the clash between orcs and bandits that followed Max stayed on the airship as it travelled to Praag, where he joined in the defence of the city against the Chaos horde. There he was able to provide knowledge of Chaos magic to the defenders and cure Ulrika of a plague spread by the followers of Nurgle.
• Morris Whitebeard
  A gnome clerk employed by the Merchants Guild in Bogenhafen
• Oku Runtflayer
  APPEARANCE A dark-skinned creature with bright yellowy-orange eyes and an ugly man-like face topped by a head of shaggy matted black hair which it appears to have greased and an attempt made to arrange in some sort of cocks comb although in practice most of it just hangs limp down it's face.
• Oliver de Dampierre
  The Bretonnian Steward of Drakenburg Castle. A tall thin man with a scarred face and meticulous dress and manners
• Ortwin von Bruner
• Otto
  A slightly manic looking individual from 'The Crooked Hammer'
• Petal Haleberry
  APPEARANCE Halfling serving wench and kitchen girl works at 'The Mermaid Tavern' in Altdorf PERSONALITY Hard-working and cheerful likes to stay out of trouble.
• Pieter Verstohlen
  A tall thin man in a large broad-brimmed hat and a long frock coat. He looks a bit like a high-class Witch Hunter and carries two flintlock pistols and a rather large knife.
• Poppy Brandysnap
  The youngest of Molrella's six sisters and one of what Moli calls 'The Flower Girls'. Poppy has a tendency to get over-excited and is a bit 'dipsy' and not particularly intelligent. She has a tendency to survive by looking cute, vulnerable and being charming.
• Initiate Raina Cronenberg
  Raina is an Initiate at the Shallyan Rotstier Monastery near Buchedorf
• Sister Roberta Heiler
  Sister Roberta is a Shallyan Sister from the Rotstier Monastery near Buchedorf.
• Roger Schiffer
  Owner of a river barge on the River Teufel
• Rudolf Herkenhoff
  Rudi is one of the younger woodsmen living in Herzhald. Not yet married Rudi still has dreams of a better life elsewhere. He is the son of the village blacksmith and whilst his father is gradually teaching him blacksmithing skills Rudi dreams of becoming a knight and seeking glory on the battlefield or rescuing some desperate princess who naturally will fall into his arms.
• Runhild Heiler
  Old Mother Runhild lives in a small hut on the edge of Herzhald overlooking the forest. She is what is commonly called the village wise woman. Her hut is crammed with all manner of herbs, creams and ointments most of which have no labels and have a wide range of uses. Used much more often by the women and girls of the village than the men Runhild combines the role of healer and counsellor within the village community.
• Mistress Salina von Midwald
  Salina von Mildwald the 11-year-old daughter of Baron Heirdric and Baroness Theodora
• Sigislieb von Bruner
• Solla Renmann
  Solla Renmann is a relatively young female. She is rather solidly built and has green eyes with tan skin. The most notable physical trait of Solla is that she has very thick straight hair.
• Stierlich von Bruner
• Strawberry Fudge
  Strawberry is a fair-skinned halfling girl with a mass of blond-hair cascading in ringlets down her back and seems to be constantly struggling to stop herself from giggling. She was employed as a delivery girl by Matilda's Pie Shop Although it has subsequently transpired that this may have been a cover story and she may actually have been working for Gustav Zalse as a spy or professional eaves dropper. However, she was later found floating dead in the River Reik yet another victim of the infamous 'Shorty Slicer' a pattern killer who has been plaguing the halfling population of Altdorf for five or six years.
• Talisaati Star Gazer
  A tall slim female elf dressed in dark leather armour and wearing a midnight blue hooded cloak decorated with an elven runic border in silver thread. Her skin is pale, her hair is jet black and her eyes are a piercing pale blue. She smells of spice, excitement and danger. Talisaati is a Rion'Kosdar or Star Gazer currently in the employ of The Goldcrest Clan in Altdorf. The Sea Elves employ Star Gazers to act as navigators on their ships as they are able to track ley-lines and magical aura's over long distances
• Tarragon Burdock
  Tarragon Burdock is one of the elders of the Burdock clan and is the leader of a gang of halflings who work on The Old Docks in Altdorf. Tarragon and his gang can usually be seen busy on the docks in their distinctive green and brown caps and have a reputation for hard work and no questions asked which makes them popular with some of the local merchants. He tends to be quite a cocky individual at least in front of the rest of his mates and likes to make sarcastic remarks especially to members of what he considers to be softies like the Brandysnaps who are not part of his organisation. The Burdocks have built up a solid reputation with the local merchants for providing a quick and effective service particularly in the unloading from goods from Marienburg.
• The Mistress of Mayhem
  A tall woman with red hair wearing a long red robe and a horned headdress carrying a white staff of office topped by a large red crystal. She is charged with the duty of ensuring that everyone attending the Festag Event in the Dreiecke Platz of Bogenhafen has a good time and is entertaining and could be considered as a sort of Master of Ceremonies. Although she tends to be a bit over-zealous in her role.
• The Servant Girl
  Her name is Hildburg Bruhns or 'Hildi' for short but nobody ever asks her name. She is just a servant girl.
• Baroness Kreiger Theodora von Midwald
  Thordora von Midwald, Baroness Kreiger
• Walter Horney
  A Kornet in the Imperial Outrider Regiment with a distinct lisp and a large red facial birthmark.
• Wertha Trotz
  APPEARANCE Owner and barkeeper of 'The Mermaid' Tavern in Altdorf. A large bruiser of a man with a full set of facial hair and a varied collection of tattooes. PERSONALITY A tough no-nonsense character with a wry sense of humor well respected by the patrons of 'The Mermaid' few of whom would think of challenging his authority in the tavern. BACKGROUND Former marine in the Imperial Navy used his prize money to buy 'The Mermaid' and runs it like a ship. He Brokes no nonsense from his staff or patrons.
• Watch Sergeant Wigel Esker
  The Watch Sergeant on duty at the Luitpoldstrase Watch Station in Altdorf.
• Wolmer Berger
  Duke Konstantin's shipping agents in Bogenhafen

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• Making The Rounds