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By Robert Clark
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By Robert Clark
Gotrek Gurnisson - fearless Trollslayer and general bringer of Mayhem.
Felix Jaeger - his poet companion, sworn to follow Gotrek and write the saga of the Trollslayer's mighty doom.
Albericht Kruger - the Mutant Master.
Count Hrothgar - Nobleman and member of the Order
Justine - A Chaos Warrior of Khorne, leader of the Beastmen that destroyed Kleindorf.
Manfred von Diehl - Nephew and heir to Gottfried von Diehl, considered a brilliant, if blasphemous playwright among the cognoscenti of Altdorf
Wolfgang Lammel - Decadent fop and Slaaneshi cultist. His father owns the Sleeping Dragon in Fredricksburg, where he hangs out with his equally unpleasant friends.
Aldred Keppler - Known as 'Fellblade', a knight of the Order of the Fiery Heart. He journeyed to Karag Eight Peaks to retrieve the blade Karaghul.
Big Norri - Villager of Blutdorf, tried to stop Albericht Kruger from taking the village children and had his arms ripped off and force-fed to him.
Count Klein - Ruler of Kleindorf.
Dani - Resident of Flensburg.
Dieter - A stern, grey-haired man, looks after the von Diehl entourage. He employs Gotrek and Felix as mercenaries.
Doctor Gebhardt - Resident of Kleindorf.
Doctor Stockhausen - Doctor to the von Diehl family, he was more concerned with a minor wound inflicted on Manfred than attending those gravely wounded.
Dolphus - Cousin of Heinrich Kasterman, said to have eaten so much he resembled a blob of dough.
Faragrim - Old Dwarf prospector, encountered by Gotrek and Felix in Nuln. During a night of drunken revelry, he told the tale of the lost treasure of Karag Eight Peaks, leading the two companions south.
Father Tempelman - A cleric of Sigmar who lived in Kleindorf.
Frau Hof - Baker in Kleindorf.
Frau Winter - Sorceress, part of the von Diehl entourage, and mistress to Kirsten.
Freda - Resident of Flensburg, member of the party that first encounter Gotrek & Felix.
Fritz Messner - Woodsman and resident of Flensburg. He occupies a position of respect in the town.
Gottfried von Diehl - Baron of the Vennland Marches, exiled after a conflict with their Sigmarite neighbours.
Greta - Barmaid at the Sleeping Dragon in Fredericksburg, she assists Felix after he is beaten by thugs.
Gretchen - Mutant killed by Gotrek during the encounter near Blackfire Pass.
Gunter - Son of the owners of the Standing Stones Inn. His disappearance on Geheimnisnacht eve leads Gotrek and Felix to the Darkstone Ring.
Gustav - Son of Johan the miller.
Gustav Jaeger - Father of Felix Jaeger.
Hans - Mutant killed by Gotrek during the encounter near Blackfire Pass.
Hef - Trapper, hired by the von Diehl family to guide them across the Border Princes. Felix first encounters him in the trading post where Hef is harassing Kirsten
Heide - Wife of Karl and adoptive mother to Kat.
Heinrich - one of the soldiers under Count Hrothgar, ordered to bind Felix's hands. See also Sven
Heinrich Kasterman - Friend of Wolfgang Lammel and Slaaneshi cultist.
Helmut - Peasant encountered by Gotrek & Felix in the Hanged Man in Blutdorf.
Herman - Bearded, bodyguard to Wolfgang Lammel
Hugo - Son of Count Klein.
Inge - Heinrich Kasterman's sister
Ingrid Hauptmann - Daughter of Lotte Hauptmann. One Geheimnisnacht she went missing from her room, and was found the next day, covered in bruises.
Irina Trask - A witch, burned by the father of Gottfried von Diehl on Hexensnacht. She laid the curse on the von Diehl family.
Ivan - Tavernkeeper of the Sleeping Dragon in Fredericksburg
Jan - Blacksmith in the village of Kleindorf.
Johan - Miller in Kleindorf.
Johann Zauberlich - A wizard and companion to Aldred Keppler. When not adventuring, he is a lecturer at the University of Nuln
Jules Gascoigne - A Bretonnian scout originating from Quenelles. He was hired by Aldred Keppler to guide their party to Karag Eight Peaks.
Jurgen - Carpenter, made the door for the Standing Stones Inn
Karl - Bodyguard to Heinrich Kasterman
Karl - Landlord of the Kleindorf Inn and adoptive father to Kat.
Kat - a young girl with a distinctive white streak in her black hair. She was found by Gotrek & Felix in the ruins of Kleindorf.
Katerina von Wittgenstein - Mother of Manfred von Diehl. The von Wittgenstein family have a dark reputation. She died giving birth to Manfred.
Kell - Trapper and guide to the von Diehl family.
Kirsten - Indentured to Frau Winter, part of the von Diehl entourage. Felix rescues her from the attentions of Hef, Kell and Lars in the trading post.
Lady Isolde von Strudeldorf - Young noblewoman from Altdorf, encountered by Gotrek and Felix during a coach journey on the Bögenhafen road.
Lars - Trapper, Felix manages to enamour himself with Lars by smashing his teeth during the fight in the trading post.
Lise - Mother of Gunter and wife of the innkeeper of the Standing Stones Inn.
Lothar Kryptman - Alchemist, living in Fredericksburg. A weirdroot addict, he assists Gotrek & Felix after their encounter in the Sleeping Dragon.
Lotte Bernhoff - Child, resident of Kleindorf.
Lotte Hauptmann - Resident of Blutroch, mother of Ingrid Hauptmann.
Magda - Wife of Fritz Messner.
Magda Freyadotter - Cleric of Valaya, member of Belegar's expedition to Karag Eight Peaks.
Magdalena - Mysterious silver-haired girl with golden eyes, a captive of Count Hrothgar.
Mikal - Resident of Flensburg.
Old Ingmar - Resident of Kleindorf.
Otto - Shaven-headed, bodyguard to Wolfgang Lammel.
Peter - Mutant killed by Gotrek during the encounter near Blackfire Pass.
Pike - Owner of the trading post where Felix confronts Hef, Kell and Lars.
Pierre - Bodyguard to Heinrich Kasterman
Prince Belegar - Nominal ruler of Karag Eight Peaks, he led the expedition to reclaim the lost stronghold.
Raphael - Knight of the Order of the Fiery Heart, he accompanied Faragrim in searching the depths of Karag Eight Peaks.
Renata Jaeger - Felix's mother, she died when he was only nine.
Rolf - Resident of Flensburg, he is captured by Beastmen.
Sven - one of the soldiers under Count Hrothgar, ordered to bind Felix's hands. See also Heinrich
Svensson - A Dwarf of Karag Eight Peaks, killed whilst within sight of the safety of the great keep.
Tarna - Hawk owned by Heinrich Kasterman.
Ulf - Potboy in Kleindorf.
Voorman - Wizard and cultist, serving Count Hrothgar
Werner - Bodyguard to Wolfgang Lammel
Wolfgang Krassner - Man killed by Felix in a duel, resulting in expulsion from university.
Grimnir - Dwarf Ancestor God, as a warrior God he is especially revered by the Slayer Cult.
Grungni - Dwarf Ancestor God, chief among the Dwarven pantheon. He is the God of Mining and Underground Places.
Magnus the Pious - Hero of the Empire. During the Great War Against Chaos he managed to rally the divided Empire. His army was triumphant at the Battle for Kislev. He was later elected Emperor.
Shallya - Goddess of Healing and Mercy, her clerics spend much of their lives tending the sick and helpless.
Sigmar - Patron Deity and founder of the Empire. As a man he united the Human tribes, and allied with the Dwarfs, drove the Goblins from the Old World.
Taal - God of Nature and Wild Places, worshipped mainly by those who live in rural areas of the Old World.
Valaya - Dwarf Ancestor Goddess, said to be patron of wisdom and protection.
Garg Gorgul - Huge Ogre encountered by Gotrek and Felix below Karag Eight Peaks.
Gorm Moosehead - Elk-headed mutant, carries a horn.
Grind - Beastman Shaman, follower of Justine.
Hagal - Blond-furred Beastman, follower of Justine. Of all the retinue he was the most likely to challenge her leadership.
Helmar Ironfist - Champion of Khorne, defeated by Justine in the Chaos Wastes.
Kazakital - A Daemon Prince of Khorne, patron of Justine and worshipped by the Beastmen under her command.
Leander Kjan - Leader of the Company of Nine, previous owner of Justine's hellblade.
Lurgar - red-furred, bull-headed Beastman. His berserk fury was only marred by his lack of intelligence.
Malor Greymane - Beastman, son of the former leader of the horde. Despite his youth he was a sound tactician and accomplished warrior.
Marlene Marassa - Priestess of Tzeentch, sacrificed by Justine.
Oleg - Monstrous mutant created by Albericht Kruger.
Sethram Schreiber - Chaos Champion, owner of Shadow before being killed by Justine.
Slaanesh - The Lord of Vice, androgynous Chaos God devoted to pleasure, no matter how depraved.
Thulgul - A hideously mutated Troll, the guardian of the lost hoard of Karag Eight Peaks
Tryell the Eyeless - Beastman, so named because his mutated face had no eyes, yet he could see perfectly well.
Zakarieh Kaen - Champion of Slaanesh, killed by Justine.
Al-Hazim - Author of Secrets of the Harem.
Dien Ch'ing - Cathayan acolyte of Tzeentch
Detlef Sierck - A playwright (cf Drachenfels).
Eisenstern - Philosopher who first proposed that the Sun goes round the Earth. He was burned at the stake for his troubles.
Emmanuelle von Liebewitz - Elector Countess of Nuln and considered one of the great beauties of the Empire.
Frederick - Hero and founder of the town of Fredericksburg
Ipsen - Historian, wrote the book Wars of the Ancients.
Litzenreich - Alchemist whose experiments with Warpstone led to his being driven out of Middenheim (cf Shadowbreed).
Neustadt - Philosopher, wrote the book De Re Munde.
Oswald von Konigswald - Crown Prince of Ostland. In his youth he led the party which finally defeated the Great Enchanter, Drachenfels (cf Drachenfels).
Queen Hilga - Last queen of Karag Eight Peaks, her personal guard held off an army of Goblins in the Square of Merscha, whilst the Queen and many of the citizens escaped.
Tarradasch - One of the greatest playwrights in the history of the Old World.
Teclis - Elf mage, brother of Tyrion. He travelled to the Old World during the Great War Against Chaos to teach magic, later founding the Imperial Colleges.
Teugen - Artist, best known for his paintings depicting nightmarish scenes.
Age of Woe - Dwarf name referring to the time when the Warpgates collapsed and Chaos entered the world.
Black Coach, The - Unmarked coach that travels the Bögenhafen road on Geheimnisnacht, said to be driven by daemons.
Book of Remembering - Book kept in the temple of Valaya in Karag Eight Peaks, containing the history of the stronghold.
Children of Ulric, The - Euphemism for werewolves
Classical - Ancient Old Worlder language, used mainly by scholars.
Geheimnisnacht - "Night of Mystery", considered extremely unlucky by citizens of the Empire. Both moons are full on this night.
Hexensnacht - "Witching Night". Like Geheimnisnacht, both moons are full on this night.
Karaghul - Magic sword, originally wielded by Raphael. It was discovered by Felix in Thulgul the Troll's treasure hoard.
Magister Magistorum - A title often given to the leader of a Tzeentchian cult.
Mannslieb - "Beloved of Manann", Largest of the two moons
Mórrslieb - "Beloved of Mórr", lesser of the two moons and reputed to consist entirely of Warpstone.
Order, The - Tzeentchian cult, Count Hrothgar and Voorman appear to be members.
Penitant's Litany - Prayer of Shallya
Reikspiel - Dialect of Old Worlder spoken in the Empire
Skavenroot - Drug used by the landlord of the Hanged Man to capture Gotrek & Felix.
Strange Flower - A play written by Manfred von Diehl, concerning a noblewoman's discovery that she is a mutant, and her ensuing descent into madness.
Sunblossom - A flower, used as an ingredient in alchemical potions.
Unfinished Book, The - Sigmarite holy text.
Warpstone - raw chaotic energy in solid form. Warpstone is extremely rare and prized by those interested in the dark arts. Prolonged exposure to Warpstone can result in mutations and death.Weirdroot - Hallucinogenic drug, relatively common in the cities of the Empire.
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