<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Background</span></strong></span><br/><br/><strong>Lower City</strong><br/>Separated from the nobles' residential area by a gate at all major roads, manned by City Guards<br/><br/><strong>The Lord of Thieves</strong><br/>A king of commoners, this is a position held by the highly-regarded leader of the denizens who inhabit the Lower City. Nobody knows who he is or what he looks like, save for the Thirteen Rogues who serve him.<br/><br/><strong>The Thirteen Rogues / The Thirteen / The Rogues</strong><br/>The thirteen people who serve directly under the Lord of Thieves. Each one rules directly over one of fourteen districts in the Lower City.<br/><br/><strong>Rogue's Second</strong><br/>The second-in-command to each district's respective Rogue. Serves as confidante and friend, and often the person closest to the Rogue. Most Rogues do not often choose more than one Second, but it is not unknown for one to choose two Seconds, if he is so inclined.<br/><br/><strong>The Three</strong><br/>A group of three nobles who despise the establishment of the Court of Thieves, and its vigilantism. They are opposed to any legal measures that will ease the suffering of the poor in the slums of the capital city, and resent that there are 'upstart peasants' who would try to change this. The identities, and even ranks, of these three highborn lords are not yet known by the Court of Thieves and his followers.<br/><br/><hr/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong><span class="bbc_u">Places</span></strong></span><br/><br/><strong>Tilted Crescent Inn</strong><br/>A prosperous and well known inn located in the Fountain District, the Tilted Crescent serves as headquarters for Lhurriel, Raymond, and their thieves. Jonathan, the owner, knows quite well that some of his permanent guests are a part of the Thieves' Court; he is often found standing behind the counter in the front lobby. To one side of the counter are stairs that lead up to the rooms in the inn. Further to the right is a doorway leading to the main taproom, for regular customers. To the left of the lobby is a door that is almost always closed. Only Lhurriel, Raymond, and select guests are allowed into that private taproom, much more comfortable than the other; even further inside is a private room used mainly by Lhurriel, Raymond, and esteemed guests within the Thieves' Court.<br/><br/><strong>The Rusty Dagger</strong><br/><br/><strong>The Black Knight</strong><br/>A pawn shop in the Market District, and headquarters for Rohain and his thieves. In the back, stairs lead to a lower level, the area where his people would meet. A secret entrance there leads to the passages that the Thirteen use to get around. Rohain's rooms are above the shop, on the level above.<br/><br/><hr/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td>____________________<br/><div style="text-align: right;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong>District Name</strong></span></div></td><td>    </td><td>________________________<br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong>Rogues</strong></span></div></td><td>    </td><td>________________________________________<br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong>Miscellaneous Information</strong></span></td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Tanner District</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Amron</strong><br/><em>Lord of Thieves</em></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> As the name says, this is where the various animal workplaces are located, such as slaughter houses, tanners, stables, and corrals. Though the area on a good day stinks, and on a hot day could choke someone, this is the choice location of the Lord of Thieves, as it has less general traffic than the other districts. At the corner of the city wall that gives tunnel access to the river on one side, the outer wall of the city on the other. Meetings between the Lord of Thieves and his Thirteen are held in a secret location underground.<br/><br/><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Unknown<br/><strong>Other Places:</strong> The Rusty Dagger</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Fountain District</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Lhurriel Ayriss</strong><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">Thief</span><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">Second: Raymond<br/>Predecessor: Amery</span></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> A district prolific with moderately respectable inns, as well as establishments devoted to leisure and entertainment. The thieves of the Fountain District are known to be exceptionally fleet-footed and agile, and often work in pairs instead of singly.<br/><br/><strong>Headquarters:</strong> Tilted Crescent Inn (<em>Manager: Jonathan</em>)</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Market District</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Rohain</strong><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">Thief</span></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> The district that contains most of the Lower City's shops and various markets. In terms of land area, it is the smallest of the fourteen districts. The majority of young thieves and pickpockets begin their trade here.<br/><br/><strong>Headquarters:</strong> The Black Knight (pawn shop)</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Assassin's Quarter</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Fallar</strong><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">Former Assassin</span></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> The Assassin's Quarter is an unsavory area filled with unsavory types, and is known as the district where one can hire anybody for any job, for any price. </td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Guardsman's Quarter</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Dahlziel</strong><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">Former City Guard officer</span></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> This is the district that houses the City Guard's barracks. The various inns, restaurants, and weapons shops here are favored by the City Guard, as well as those whose trade involves steel and weaponry.</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Dockside</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Mecham</strong><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">(Former) Smuggler<br/>Former Pirate Captain</span></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> This district includes establishments most frequented by sailors and seaborne visitors. Of the fourteen districts, the Guardsmen stationed here are probably the least likely to be fooled by tricks.</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Hell's Alley</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Duke</strong><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">King of Gamblers</span></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> The locale of gaming hells and gambling establishments, as well as some select whorehouses and bordellos known for more specific and specialized tastes. The younger, wilder set of the noble classes often frequent this district, as well as trade gamblers. </td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Scholar's Quarter</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong></strong></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> A district populated by a wide variety of bookshops, diners, and pubs. The simple but relatively inexpensive fare attracts those who have little coin to spend.</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Flower District</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong></strong></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> This is where the majority of the city's whorehouses, bordellos, and sex trade establishments are located.</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Guild District</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong></strong></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> This is where the Guild Halls, its workshops, and schools in the city are located. At its center is a large square plaza; the main offices of the various guilds all face the fountain, built at the center of the square.</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Bards' Quarter</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Petras</strong><br/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;"><del>Second: Kaliel</del></span></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> The bards' quarter is unremarkable in every way from its neighbors, the Fountain and Market districts. However, the wide, cobblestone streets of this area mean that it is the best out of the fourteen districts of the Lower City for amateur musicians to play for passing audience members.</td></tr><tr><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td><td></td><td><hr/></td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><strong>Beggars' Alley</strong></div></td><td>   </td><td><div align="center"><strong>Jorel</strong><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 8pt;">Spy</span></div></td><td>   </td><td><strong>Specifics:</strong> Out of the fourteen districts, this is the poorest and hardest to govern. </td></tr></tbody></table><hr/><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong><span class="bbc_u">The Court of Thieves</span></strong></span><br/><strong>Amron</strong>-<em>Played by Stevej101</em><br/>The current Lord of Thieves.<br/><br/><strong>Lhurriel Ayriss</strong>-<em>Played by Caeli</em><br/>Rogue of the Fountain District. The first woman ever to be chosen to become one of the Thirteen, and the Court's newest and youngest member. She and Raymond, her childhood friend, former lover, and current second-in-command, served as the closest confidantes to the previous Rogue, Amery.<br/><br/><strong>Amery</strong><br/>Rogue of the Fountain District, succeeded by Lhurriel. Deceased. Murdered by a noble who despised the activities of the Lord of Thieves and his Court. Served under the previous Lord of Thieves before Amron. Lover of Lhurriel. Sworn brother of Raymond.<br/><br/><strong>Fallar</strong><br/>Rogue of the Assassins' Quarter. A former assassin. The second oldest of the Thirteen, he is only one of three in the current Court that also served the former Lord of Thieves before Amron.<br/><br/><strong>Duke</strong><br/>Rogue of Hell's Alley. He is the current established king of the district's network of gambling hells, and is himself a skilled gambler.<br/><br/><strong>Rohain</strong><br/>Rogue of the Market District. The youngest male in the Court of Thieves. A skilled thief. A known flirt and playboy, he has a very easygoing and jovial attitude. In reality, he is extremely picky about his bed partners, and has a liking to hear them beg for their release while under the sweet torture of his tender mercies.<br/><br/><strong>Dahlziel</strong><br/>Rogue of the Guardsman's District. A former high-ranking City Guard; however, nobody knows why he is no longer in the City Guard, nor how he came to be one of the Thirteen. The oldest member of the Thirteen. He also served under the previous Lord of Thieves.<br/><br/><strong>Mecham</strong><br/>Rogue of the Dockside. Former pirate ship captain and smuggler. It is uncertain whether he is still a smuggler.<br/><br/><strong>Jorel</strong><br/>The established leader of the city's spy network. He has the eyes and ears of every beggar in the Thirteen Districts, and a good deal other spies who are commoners, peasants, merchants, and children. A ruthless interrogator, Jorel knows every secret to making a man spill his secrets, and is no beginner to using torture to discern truth from fiction. For all the mysteriousness and dark rumors that surround his person, there are none who would question his unwavering loyalty to the Lord of Thieves, and what that position represents to the members of lower class society.<br/><br/><strong>Joseph</strong><br/><br/><strong>Raymond</strong><br/>Childhood friend and former lover of Lhurriel. Sworn brother of Amery. Serves as Lhurriel's second in command.<br/><br/><strong>Kaliel</strong><br/>Second of the Bards' District. Deceased. Decided that it was more lucrative to speak to the City Guard, and gave them access to secret caches. Also named other members of the Court of Thieves, and tried to arrange to sell out the headquarters of the Bards' District. Was caught, and executed by the justice of the Court of Thieves.