The Beggar's Guild - Discworld (Flux)

The Beggar's Guild is one of the most peculiar yet enduring institutions in Ankh-Morpork, a tightly organized assembly of the city's down-and-outs who have elevated begging to an art form. Its members, dressed in layers of deliberately tattered, mismatched clothing, are trained in the subtle craft of pitiful looks, well-timed sighs, and strategic positioning around the city. Each beggar is assigned a specific territory, whether it's a street corner outside a government building, a damp alcove under a bridge, or a narrow alley bustling with foot traffic. Far from being merely a collective of vagrants, the guild operates with strict codes of conduct, meticulously managing their image and presence to ensure that every cough, whimper, and outstretched hand strikes the perfect balance between desperation and allure. Some members push wooden barrows filled with mysterious and often useless objects, adding to the guild's ragged charm. Each beggar is a performer, fully aware of the impression they create—pitiful yet perceptive, blending into Ankh-Morpork’s chaotic streets while quietly controlling their own small corner of it.