The circus has come to town! But rather than herald a time of festive joyand exotic entertainment, this normally wondrous event instead heralds a suddenrash of violent murders. The victims bear the unmistakable mark of talons ontheir savaged bodies -- and it just so happens that this circus has amongits exhibits numerous creatures capable of inflicting such wounds, not the leastof which a mysterious sphinx. Desperate for aid in a town that's forbidden themto leave before an opportunity for justice presents itself, the carnies turn toadventurers for aid -- can they find the culprit before the murderer findsthem? This Pathfinder adventure is designed for a group of four 1st-levelcharacters, and takes place in the heartland of Varisia, a region featured inmany beloved adventures including the Rise of the Runelords AnniversaryEdition and Shattered Star Adventure Paths. In addition to theadventure, Murder's Mark also features a brand-new monster and agazetteer of a Varisian carnival suitable for use with any fantasy roleplayingcampaign.