The Rogue

=The Rogue=

The largest crime organization in the country, led by the King of the Rogue. Each major Tortallan city has its own Court, however all members of the Rogue follow the same king. A percentage of each member's earnings buys them the privilege of membership, and all that goes with it.Yes, if your character's a member, they'd be classed as 'rogue'. This is also known as "The Court of the Rogue."

Members of the Court of the Rogue are known as rogues and can come from a variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. The term rogue can also refer to anyone who on the wrong side of the law even if they are not affiliated with the Court itself. Those affiliated with the Court are always rogues, even if their profession is perfectly legitimate. People of all walks of life can join the Court, so long as they follow the rules and traditions as established by their king.


 * Please note that for the purposes of the Crossroads Roleplay rogues unaffiliated with the Court will be classified as commoners.

King of the Court of the Rogue
The King of the Court can often be referred to as The Rogue for short, for he is the embodiment of the spirit of the Court. Traditionally, the Rogue gains his throne by defeating and killing the previous Rogue in combat. The Rogue sets the laws for the Court, but even he is bound by the traditions of the Rogue. The entire Court would rise up against the Rogue that defiled their ways.

When George Cooper was the Rogue, he took a tenth of the profit on each major transaction and theft. His duties included juding quarrels and assigning the choicest jobs to favored rogues.