Murder Among Thieves

Tier:

1

Levels:

1

to

4

Duration:

3 hours

Writer:

Andy Dempz

An NPC from Murder among thieves
A high-ranking figure in the Thieves’ Guild has been slain, and turmoil grips the underworld. Two young rogues offer a partnership with a substantial payout if you help unmask the killer. Can you solve this troubling crime? Beware that if you fail… the Guild’s next hit might be on you.

Adventure details

Content Warning

This adventure contains themes of murder. Player discretion is advised.

Project Lead:

Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Design Lead:

Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Cartography:

Savannah Houston-McIntyre

Interior Illustration:

Michael Sexton (Blue-Ten)

Playtesters:

Todd Ammerman, Pete Arciero, Jonathan Barany, Gary Brown, Rick Brown, Mike Crane, Travis Dodson, Rob Froberg, James Hamblin, Steve Hill, Ross Hooper, Scott Hutchinson, Andy Jensen, Russ Johnson, Amy Jordan, Rich Kappes, Brian C. King, Fredi Lam, Jeff Madorma, Greg Marks, Jonathan Misner, Wayne Polonio, Dave Rehagen, John Sorenson, Ian Weise, Ron “Cap’n Ron” Weaver, Maggie Wills, Patrick Wills, Ross Wilderman

Play this adventure at:

February 4 - February 8

Winter Fantasy 2026

January 15 - January 18

Philidelphia Area Gaming Expo

December 12 - December 14

VDDW December 2025

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