Think I did the math right, should have been 17 positive and 8 negative traits. Have 5 positive left over, didn't want to overload these people and make them super special or anything.
House Vardel
Franks Vardel 41, Head of Household
Franks Vardel is a quiet, deliberate ruler. He is not rash, almost to a fault; however once he makes a decision he stands by it. He is also very loyal to his people and those who support him, he is an idealist and very trusting of those in his inner circle.
Traits:
Positive: Loyal 2, Diligent 1, Trained (Swordsman) - 1
Neutral: Patient 0, Moral 0
Negative: Distant - 1
Sylvannah Vardel 43
Sylvannah Vardel is the wife of Franks Vardel, and comes from the family of one of House Vardels banner men. While still of noble blood, some of the other banner men frown on her lower-nobility roots, which has made her somewhat self-conscious when in the company of other Houses. This feeling has led to her turning to drink on one too many occasions to help her feel better about herself. Still, she stands by her husband and her family, the Shwenharts, who are fiercely loyal to the Vardels due to the marriage. She is also well known for her adherence to the Faith, and her marriage to Franks Vardel has only increased her piety over the years.
Traits:
Positive: Lucky - 1
Neutral: Pious 0
Negative: Addicted (alcohol) -3
Alvinar Vardel 29
Alvinar Vardel is the heir to House Vardels Lordship, however, he is not a Vardel by blood. His father, Bertan Nadine, was Franks Vardels closest advisor, friend, and personal body guard. Bertan was killed while Franks led a small expedition into the Mountain Clans small fortress after Vardel miners reported raids against their nearby camps. Bertan died at age 52, three years ago, after being shot by a Clansmans longbow. The clan was eradicated, but Franks lost his closest friend. In his honor, he formally adopted his son. Alvinar (whose mother had died in childbirth) was thus made a full member of House Vardel. Being the eldest child of Franks Vardel, he is now the heir to his titles and lands, as the tradition of the land dictates. This has understandably angered the Shwenharts and Dandal Vardel, the next eldest son and previous heir. Alvinars common roots and upbringing has helped him foster a better connection to, and respect of and for the peasantry, making him almost a folk hero in the eyes of the commoners who understand who he is. However, while he is literate and has received training in the martial arts by his father, his lack of formal education and etiquette makes the rest of the nobles and lesser houses turn their noses at him. In the eyes of all but his now father he is simply an up-jumped commoner and illegitimate heir to House Vardel.
Traits:
Positive: Just 1, Trained (Swordsman) -2, Hardy - 2
Neutral: Moral 0
Negative: Illegitimate 1 (can this be added? Will decrease respect from some, not all, nobles who are loyal to the House)
Dandal Vardel 15
Dandal Vardel is best described as a brat. While his parents have done their best to instill a sense of public service into him, he has a large sense of self-entitlement. He is also very bitter towards his adopted older brother, Alvinar. This attitude has only begun to manifest itself within the past year, most likely due to the influence of older boys from lesser Houses he has befriended who see Dandal as the rightful heir, and the only thing that will prevent them from having to declare fealty to a commoner once Alvinar comes to power. As such, he is not an evil boy by any means, but he is naïve and easily manipulated and, of course, spoiled.
Traits:
Positive: Clever 2
Neutral: Amoral - 0
Negative: Obsessive 2, Tempermental - 1
Diadra Vardel 11
Diadra Vardel is a sweet, innocent girl who has been overly sheltered by her parents. She suffers the typical fantasies of a girl her age, specifically that of finding and marrying her Prince Charming. While her father has tried to instil a sense of duty to her people in her, her sheltering has caused her to develop a contempt for the lower classes, who she sees as dumb, foul, and disgusting. She is also nearing wedding age and is expected to begin courting suitors; as such she and her mother will need to leave to visit other holds to find her a husband.
Traits:
Positive N/A
Neutral: N/A
Negative: Shy 1