Chars

Located tucked against the northern wall of Port Kolin, Chars is an old district that has long fallen into disrepair, with damage from ancient sieges and city riots still clearly visible across the district. Lord Krondar has instigated a program of renewal for the district, but funds never seem to reach the projects, supplies disappear, and it only builds on the southern edge, bordering Rivergate and Coins, that seem to be repaired or rebuilt.
This district is a hot bed of gangs and criminal activity, the warren like slums make tracking down and capturing the gangs near impossible, with links into the sewares and Shadowreach below, gangs come and go as these please evading any attempts to capture them.
The only reason many venture into Chars is for guard dogs; the uncertain and often volatile nature of the district has spawned some highly talented dog breeders and trainers; guard dogs from these kennels are often the largest of their breed with impeccable training and a level of loyalty to their owner that isn't seen outside of Chars, it is common for the wealth of Villas to have a number of these magnificent animals guarding their estates in town.
The high number of rival gangs in Chars has led to distinctive methods of identifying each other, with prominent tattoos, facial piercing and a surprising number of grafts; for those familiar with the gang culture of Chars, it is possible to identify not only the gang a person belongs to from these modifications but also their standing within the gang.
In recent years, a cult proclaiming the coming of a new god and her acolytes has spread rapidly through the district, with secret meeting places and support networks for members springing up. Known only as Fyrgefsir, her acolytes preach freedom from oppression, recognition of their value in return for loyalty, and a willingness to sacrifice what is required to bring about this freedom.