The Grey Rats

a substantial syndicate of theives and thugs, the grey rats are a secretive guild of criminals that reside within the sewers of Belmere. Characterised by theivery, fraud, the grey rats are one of the 3 main criminal gangs of belmere.
Lead by the ellusive Rat King, anyone form of theivery in the town is said to be done through or by the Grey rats, and anyone who steal within the their territory must pay tax to the Grey rats, so they may use it to support the poor within the city. Those who steal from the Poor and the weak are quickly confronted by this guild.
In order to Join this guild, you must be referred by a member of the guild. Once referred, the initiate must come forth with a certain amount of attained wealth through theivery as tribulation. The final step is to complete the notorious trial known as The Rat Run. This trial involves the member stealing the flag of belmere from the top of the flag pole in the centre of town, and successfully evading the guards, if failed, it is said the individual is found dead in their cell before they even have a chance to question them.