Thieves Guild

Thieves' Guild Located in a warehouse southeast of the city docks, the guild's windows and doors are boarded up, and the only surface entrance is a door that is accessible through a rear alley. The alleyway that leads to the guild door is a twisting narrow passage that runs between various buildings. The guild door is kept barred and only opened to those who know the correct guild password at the time. Guildmembers are stationed both on the roof of the guild and watch through slits set high in the walls of the guild. Some of the guards are armed with crossbows to protect their headquarters, whilst others merely watch and utilize a series of whistles and catcalls to warn their fellow thieves of approaching folk.
Inside the Thieves Guild, the guildhall looks something like a huge inn. A bar runs along a wall, whilst a fireplace and wood stove are also set nearby, serving as the kitchen facilities for the guild. Thieves of almost every race can be found in the guildhall, gambling, drinking or looking for information. Shadowy alcoves run off from the main guildhall, leading to training rooms, barracks, prisons, treasure rooms and the luxurious apartments reserved for the guildmaster, lieutenants and respected guests of the guild. Traps are set throughout the alcoves of the guildhall, to catch unwary intruders into the Thieves Guild.
History of the Guild The origins of the Thieves Guild began with a thief by the name of Cat Pete. In ancient times (although no-one knows precisely when the guild was actually formed), Cat Pete led a band of brigands who plagued travelers and merchants throughout the wilds of Goodlund and Balifor. Over the course of one bad winter, Cat Pete decided to journey to the city of Port Balifor to try his luck. More thieves came to the city and Cat Pete and his lover Quick-hand Bet were the recognized leaders of the thieves. Cat Pete called himself the founder of the Thieves Guild of Balifor, however it was little more than unorganized lawless mob of cutthroats. Following an incident in which several groups of thieves tried to rob the same mansion, ended up brawling and were all caught and hanged (one of whom was Cat Pete), Quick-hand Bet set about truly founding the Thieves Guild. Bet rallied the thieves and staked out territories of the city so that no thief ever crossed another during a job. The guild prospered under Bet's rule and both laws and codes of conduct were drawn up and adhered to by all guildmembers.

Members of the Thieves Guild follow three guidelines

Practice one's craft honorably

Steal only from those who have more than they need

Harm only those who would harm you or the defenseless

The Thieves Guild continues to prosper even through the War of the Lance under the rule of Lucky Leppo  The guild is at war with the blackscale assassins for control of commerce and trade for the town. They have loose ties with the merchants guild receiving pay to not only leave their caravans and shops alone, But provides some protection via lookouts for them. 
The guild has always had a strong working relationship with the Lord Mayor, It is said the mayor himself is just a figurehead and the assassins guild or thieves guild are the ones who calls the shots. It is well respected by the citizen's of balifor as it tends to steal from the higher nobles who have more than they need and leave money at local orphanages and food kitchens for the low and poor. 
Things have been strained since the invasion of the black draconian army. As the actions of the army do not line up with the values of the guild. The constant beating, heavy tax, and no weapons law is taking its toll on the city. The assassins guild seems to be changing its ways to line up with the forceful hand of the army to gain its favor. 
The guild is rumoured to have a rebelling in the making to take back the city, but the war with the assassins guild at the moment has slowed things to a halt The higher ranks you achieve in the guild gives access to better prices and free passage of city entry taxes, cheaper guild tax, and access to more accommodations, Eventually allowing loans to be taken out to start up your own shops as well.
As a member what ever you steal you keep. You are able to turn in monster parts, herbs and many other things for some free coin. Guild halls also offer cheaper shops for potions and scrolls for all your thieving guild needs. 
Guild Membership Benefits

Can receive training in some feats, tools, languages, instruments, and skills related to their class.

guild members receive seals that allow un accosted passage through their town.

Members are able to stay and re-provision at the guild hall

Type

Guild, Thieves