Shrike
The Shrike has controlled Low City for roughly 30 years after pushing out the Jontil who only linger on as a band of highwaymen. The Shrike have proven difficult to remove despite the lack of any clear protection from the nobility, largely due to the compartmentalized structure of the organization.
The Talons
The Talons operate with a good deal of autonomy, trying to specialize their gang and avoid infighting with varying degrees of success. There are five Talons active currently, although there have been as many as eight or as few as two in the past.
- Petro Quickfoot, Halfling Rogue
- Goblin
- Natch Beluria
- Toom Sorrowhand
- Otzi
The Wings
- Adamon the Grinner: Adamon functions as the arbiter for the Shrike, resolving disputes and setting law to be followed. He defers only to his familiar, a bird made of shadowstuff that whispers to him. He has a reputation for ruthlessness, often judging both parties wrong in a dispute and has the power within the organization to either create or remove a Talon.
- Lorelei Sirensong: The Sirensong is the only member of the Shrike permitted to work directly with or move against the nobility and is involved with delicate alliances and relationships all the way to High Curichen, though she is believed to have connections in Aeon Pax and beyond.
The Beak
The Beak is spoken of in hushed tones, a veritable ghost of legend who gives direction to their Wings through magical messages and dead drops. This mythic reputation is more literal than most realize, as they are actually a Shade using the resources of the guild to counteract their fading spirit.
