Brotherhood of the Thumbed Scale

The Brotherhood of the Thumbed Scale is a secretive mercantile cabal, hailing from gnomish quarter of the League city of Punta d'Oro. The brotherhood sees themselves as an amoral force, doing little more than relieving the undeserving of their wealth and returning it to the civilized lands that can use it more effectively. They range far and wide, often employing local guides and translators in order to facilitate trade. Brothers keep their membership a secret, only identifying themselves through a highly coded secret cant that allows them to communicate their intentions while discussing unrelated matters.

While the Brotherhood was initially only open to membership by gnomes, they later opened their doors to members of other races. Some of the most successful Brothers are Vae'Nadas and surface dwarves, who are able to use their ambiguous alliances to belie their intentions.

The Brotherhood of the Thumbed Scale is only permitted to exist because it provides wealth to the Phoebian League. Any Brother that gets ideas above their place will face quick and decisive action by the church, who have their own spies and informants to keep tabs on Brotherhood operations.