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The Brotherhood of Common Goods

The Story

The Brotherhood of Common Goods (often simply called 'The Thieves') firmly controls all organized crime and much minor criminal activity in the Kingdom of Lithmore and, to an extent, even reaches into all of The Five Duchies. In the City of Lithmore, most of those who prey on the wealth of others as a profession are either 'invited' to join at some point, or apply on their own. It is rumored that the Brotherhood never allows a member to retire alive. Examples of types of characters that might be accepted into the Brotherhood include but are not limited to: smugglers, corrupt officials, burglars, fences, muggers, pickpockets, confidence men, and blackmailers. Note that while being a member of the Brotherhood is not a crime per se, being a known member may well mark you out for special attention whenever a crime is committed.