This is the Royal Family of the The Kingdom of Aéredon. They were among the first to arrive, led by the first King. Their family line extends back 8 kings, all who are very considered to be great kings and rulers.
Carrow
A close family related to the Royal Family, the Carrow's are one of the wealthier families and control much of The Cascades. Additionally, the King's cousin is his Master of Trade. They have made most of their wealth from breeding proud pegasi mounts.
Kelsh
Another closely related family to the Royal Family, they made their fortune with fisheries all over the bay, and rule the city of Saltwynd. They trace their alliance back to the Royal Family through the second Queen, Kellin.
Zefal
This Noble family of gnomes are renowned builders and tinkerers. They worked with the Dwarves to build the city near the Cascades. They are known for inventiting strange contraptions and gadgets. They lead the industrial side of politics to the mountain town.
Goran
These rough and rowdy halflings defend the Cascades and the low mountain passes of the Eternal Spires. They make up a large bulk of the general population of the Cascades, with their large messy, tangled family tree. Other Noble houses look down on this family as street rubbish.