Nestled in the heart of Suncliff Market, The Shepherd’s Crook has long served as a vital hub for Aveton’s underworld. Founded in the tumultuous years following Coia’s civil strife, the tavern quickly established itself as a favorite haunt for stealthy operatives, roguish affiliates, and agents of the secretive thieves guild. Its name, which playfully alludes to shepherding wayward souls, has come to evoke both the guidance given to those adrift in society and the murky influence of its shadowy benefactors.

Over the years, the tavern has been the silent backdrop to a series of influential events. Within its modest walls, pivotal clandestine meetings were held—convocations that orchestrated perilous covert operations and redefined alliances among Aveton’s most notorious figures. Rumors persist of high-stakes rendezvous, unexpected raids, and even whispers of a decisive confrontation that reshaped the dynamics of the city’s underworld. Through every upheaval, The Shepherd’s Crook has remained a sanctuary for the disenfranchised and a symbolic beacon for those navigating the shadowy realms beneath Aveton’s glittering façade.