The Phantom Troupe are the main antagonists for a big chunk of Hunter x Hunter. They call themselves *Ryodan* or *Spider* for short. Core behaviors *1. Code of loyalty to the group, not to individuals* The Troupe puts the Spider first. Members will kill each other if the head or the group's mission demands it, but they will also die to protect the Troupe's name. No betrayal for personal gain is tolerated. *2. "We steal anything" philosophy* Their official goal is to collect rare and valuable things. Art, treasures, Nen abilities, even people. They don't care about money or politics, just the thrill of taking what the world says they can't have. They leave the spider tattoo with a number behind as a calling card. *3. Ruthless but with their own rules* They'll massacre hundreds without blinking, like in Yorknew. But they also have internal rules: - Don't kill other members unless approved - If a member dies, replace them immediately to keep 13 people - Obey the leader's orders in the field *4. Theatrical and curious* Most of them aren't just brutes. They study opponents, enjoy fighting strong Nen users, and treat heists like art. A lot of them are playful or detached during violence. Key characters *1. Chrollo Lucilfer - No. 0, Leader* Quiet, bookish, and extremely intelligent. He runs the Troupe with calm orders. His ability _Skill Hunter_ lets him steal and store other people's Nen abilities in a book. He sees the Troupe as a performance and himself as the director. *2. Feitan Portor - No. 2* Sadistic interrogator and torturer. Speaks in a different language when serious. Fast, precise, and loves pain. His ability _Pain Packer_ turns damage he takes into heat and punishment. *3. Machi Komacine - No. 3* Cold, blunt, and the Troupe's medic. Uses Nen threads to stitch people up or fight. She has a weird soft spot for Hisoka and is fiercely loyal to Chrollo. *4. Nobunaga Hazama - No. 4* Swordsman who fights with an En range of 4 meters. Old-school and values strength and pride. He was close with Uvogin and wants worthy opponents to join the Troupe. *5. Franklin Bordeau - No. 5* Big guy with finger machine guns. Calm and rational. Often speaks for the group when Chrollo is silent. *6. Shizuku Murasaki - No. 8* Quiet girl with a vacuum ability _Blinky_ that sucks up non-living things. Forgets things constantly but is deadly efficient. *7. Shalnark - No. 6* Tech guy. Uses antennae and cellphones to control people with _Black Voice_. Upbeat and analytical. *8. Kortopi - No. 7* Soft-spoken forger. _Gallery Fake_ lets him copy objects. Mostly supports the group. *9. Phinks Magcub - No. 9* Hot-headed enhancer. His _Ripper Cyclotron_ powers up punches the more he winds his arm. *10. Bonolenov Ndongo - No. 10* Dancer from the Meteor City tribe. Fights in a suit with holes, using _Battle Cantata_ to turn himself into a pinball of attacks. *11. Pakunoda - No. 11* Memory reader. _Memory Bomb_ lets her extract and share memories by touch. Sacrificed herself for the Troupe in Yorknew. *12. Kalluto Zoldyck - No. 11, replacement* Youngest Zoldyck sibling. Uses paper fans and assassination techniques. Joined to keep the number at 13. *13. Hisoka Morow - No. 4, former No. 8* Not truly loyal. He joined just to fight Chrollo and other strong members. Chaotic, obsessed with powerful fighters, and treats the Troupe like a playground. Was kicked out and later rejoined under different numbers. *14. Uvogin - No. 11, former* Pure enhancer and brawler. Loud, straightforward, and incredibly strong. His death is what kicks off the Yorknew arc for the Troupe. They all have the spider tattoo on their back with their number. The number changes when someone dies or leaves, because the Troupe always stays at 13.