The Lost Ones

The thieves’ guild of Overlook is known as the Lost Ones. On the surface, the guild appears to be one collective group in charge of all criminal activity in the city. A little digging reveals that this group too is just a collection of smaller cell groups. At any given time there are roughly 10 guild leaders in power. These lordlings each govern some part of town or specialize in some activity, but they all manage to work together somewhat peacefully. It’s common practice for one group to send “business” to another if they lack the resources for a job.

The guild has informants and contacts throughout the city and boasts the best information network in the region. The leaders have found this cooperation most beneficial for all. They have numerous agents in the government and the Hammers. The Lost Ones have existed in this fashion for over 200 years. The majority of members are dwarves simply because most of the citizens are. There are members of other races, but they have a harder time operating in Overlook as the Hammers aren’t so amicable towards them.

Many a business owner pays “protection” fees to the guild. The fees aren’t high, but most business participate. So, this income is sizable. Black market sales are another source of income. Goods include stolen property, drugs, poisons, prohibited magics and exotic creatures and materials. Similar to the Hammers, the Lost Ones usually target non-dwarves and non-natives.

Modra might have been considered a guild leader had he been born an Overlook Dwarf. He provided cheap arms and armor to the underworld, so he was allowed to operate in Overlook for years, but he was never considered a full member. He disappeared two weeks ago. Rumor has it, he’s crossed someone in the Shadowfell and has gone into hiding. Arms dealing has virtually ground to a halt.