Dead Rats

The Dead Rats were a street gang operating in Luskan on the northern Sword Coast. The gang was most notable for having a large number of wererats within their ranks. The gang was based in the Drowned Rat tavern and was notorious throughout northern Faerûn. The Dead Rats were loosely allied with the Coin Spinners gang.

History
In 1480 DR, the gang conspired to kidnap the young mage Myrin Darkdance and turn her over to the leader of the Coin Spinners, Eden of the Clearlight. The gang managed to capture Myrin and placated her by making her think she was the queen of the gang. Myrin was content with this arrangement as long as she could put the gang to use improving the lives of the people of Luskan. Kalen Dren stayed at the Dead Rat's tavern during this time.

Shortly after capturing Myrin, Kalen Dren succeeded in subduing most of Luskan and called a public assembly to choose a King of Luskan. The assembly broke into a melee and the demon Scour attacked the assembled gangs. The Dead Rats suffered heavy losses and many members went over to the Coin Spinners.

Notable members

 * Toytere - Leader of the gang
 * Sithe - Half genasi enforcer