The Dragon Codex

The Keepers of the Flame are an order of warriors and paladins dedicated to the cause of justice and order.  They are the sworn enemies of all followers of darkness.  The Keepers of the Flame believe that law and order are the only paths to goodness, and that the law must be upheld for the greater good.  The Keepers of the Flame are officially lead by the Paladin General, currently Avar t’Lemaric

Ethos –

Address each with the respect and honor they are due
Obey a knight of higher station in all things
Let our arms and armor proclaim our magnificence
Suffer no insult to your honor
Render aid to those in need
Assemble each day to dedicate yourself
Give quarter to those who yield and render prisoners honorably
Never break an oath, nor swear an oath you cannot keep
Engage the enemy forthrightly
Let no action be tainted with cowardice
Refuse no honorable truce or parlay
Suffer not to shelter violators of the code

Keepers of the Word are dedicated to truth and diplomacy. Though they are capable warriors, they believe that combat should be a last resort, and strive to convince the world of that. Few treaties are brokered in modern times without a Keeper of the Word playing a role. The Keepers of the Word have monasteries in many other locations.
Ethos –
Respect and caution eliminate the need for fear
With power comes responsibility
Courtesy reveals one’s true strength
The conscience is the judge of honor
Speaking and doing as are if the same

The Brotherhood of the Mask is a thief’s guild active in several city-states. They do have some legal business, and often run taverns, brothels, and gambling halls in addition to their smuggling and stealing.

Ethos –
Never steal from a guild member or protectee
Never trespass on a guild member’s job
Never interfere with guild business
Never attract attention to the guild
10% of your take goes to the guild
Money from guild jobs goes to the guild
Only kill in self-defense
Maintain your silence