These threads man.
1. Rekali - Look at the leader, speaks volumes in accomplishments and the member base he has managed to build through relations or adoptions. Built a relatively large company from scratch that has some powerful assets and allies. [member="Ember Rekali"]
2. Merrill - They have both ends of the spectrum, and everything in between in terms of tech knowledge and alchemy. Rave created some unique items. [member="Jorus Merrill"]
3. Talith - The Talith Children have proven their worth, as have the parents in the past. Not sure how they aren't known like some families because they're a common known name to me. Aela herself accomplished alot in a short span. [member="Aela Talith"]
4. Zambranos - I guess numbers count for something? Nah, the ones I have encountered range from sophisticated to psychotic. [member="Darth Vornskr"] has done a good job expanding on it. #notquiteevilenough
5. Starchaser - They are a unique bunch. Very powerful in their own right. They may not have expansive companies or an overly large powerbase. They dont even have a huge family but they have things where it matters. I think if you piss off a Starchaser then well you're likely to get it back 10 fold in the way you least expect it cause they're connected. [member="Coren Starchaser"]
Honorable mention is obviously Heavenshield, I mean come on. Speaks for itself. Talented, unique and creative bunch.
Also this is in no particular order, just my top five.
Note: I hate my phone. I would like to purge any ability it has to correct my words.