Phantom troupe

Appearance Shalnark was a 25-year-old man, slender with fair skin, blond hair, and sea-green eyes. He usually wore a lavender outfit consisting of calf-length shorts, a vest with aqua blue trim on the shoulders and collar, a black sleeveless shirt, a belt, and what appeared to be a white skirt with aqua blue edges.

The Phantom Troupe, also known as "the spiders," is a group of mercenaries, thieves, and assassins. The group consists of 14 members, each of whom bears a tattoo of a thirteen-legged spider, along with the number corresponding to their position within the group. They are characterized by their strength and skill, especially due to their unique control over Nen, and are considered expert masters of it, which is why they are feared throughout the Nen-savvy community and the underworld.

Two of Chrollo's distinctive features are his cross-shaped tattoo on his forehead and a pair of orb-shaped earrings. He is usually seen wearing a leather trench coat with a furry collar and the Cross of Saint Peter embroidered on the back. Before the founding of the Phantom Troupe, Chrollo never wore the jacket, nor did he comb his hair back. When approaching Neon Nostrade in order to steal his Nen ability, he wears a blue jacket, with his hair hanging down naturally and the cross tattoo hidden behind a bandage around his forehead. His spider tattoo is located on his right arm.

Chrollo is a quiet young man, as well as being intelligent and charismatic. He appears to be a natural leader, able to keep the Phantom Troupe together despite the volatile personalities of its members, and well-versed in the art of strategy. He always has at least two people accompanying him, which is why Hisoka was unable to fight him during his time at the Ryodan.[2] After admiring the items he acquired, Chrollo sells them all.[3] It is also stated that Chrollo enjoys old books.

The only people Chrollo seems to care about are his fellow Phantom Troupes. When Chrollo reads Neon's prophecy containing Uvogin's death, he weeps for him. He later organizes a massacre of Mafia members as a requiem for his fallen comrade. Beyond that, he shows no fear of his own death, even anticipated. Senritsu has stated that his heart sounded as if he would be happy living next to death. To Chrollo, the Phantom Troupe is more important than his own life. He once emphasized in a troupe meeting that the group's survival comes before the well-being of the leader. To him, the Spider Chief is just another branch that can be sacrificed for the survival of the Spider.

Despite this, he is cold-blooded and an inhuman mass murderer of sadistic nature, as he and all of his Brigade members (with the possible exception of Bonolenov) casually and without remorse commit heinous crimes, such as the massacre of the Kurta clan in order to obtain their eyeballs. There is also an implied hostility between Chrollo and Silva Zoldyck, possibly stemming from their previous encounter, and Silva's murder of a Brigade member.

Chrollo is a skilled actor and quite manipulative, as shown when he meets Neon Nostrade and "befriends" her, who tells him about her ability to reveal fortunes. During this time, he presents himself as a kind and helpful man, always enthusiastic and smiling, who also shows curiosity; while in fact, Chrollo only intends to learn about Neon's ability as one of the requirements for stealing.

Feitan is short, with medium-length hair and dressed in what one would expect of a bandit, dark clothing, his trademark skull crest covering his mouth. Feitan's spider tattoo is the number two marked on his right thigh. He is around 24 years old.

Personality

Feitan is the interrogator of the Gen'ei Ryodan, being very skilled in the art of torture. He has an extremely cold nature, but is also noted for being very loyal to Chrollo and the Gen'ei Ryodan as a whole. While not the most likable, he seems to get along quite well with the other members of the Ryodan and interacts with them normally, except in a few tense situations when there are confrontations with some of them. Feitan seems to work best with Phinks, as they seem to get along very well and are often paired together in battles. The two often compete to see who can get the most kills. They can also be seen together even outside of combat situations when they just hang out casually. Some subtle moments also suggest that Feitan has a good relationship with Shalnark, expressing protectiveness when he told the latter to stay back and watch while he and Shizuku take care of killing the remaining Shadow Beasts, and when he later questioned Machi about Shalnark's whereabouts when he didn't see him at the base. Feitan also admitted to letting Gon and Killua go home after their first capture by the Gen'ei Ryodan, but only after Shalnark determined that it would be fine for him to do so. Feitan displays a surprisingly good-humored side, as seen when he and Shalnark begin teasing Phinks after their respective battles with the Chimera Ants, with Feitan having a goofy expression on his face the entire time and running off like a child, along with Shalnark, while being chased by Phinks. Feitan is one of the original members of the Gen'ei Ryodan along with Franklin, Machi, Pakunoda, Chrollo Lucilfer, Nobunaga Hazama, and Uvogin who originated from Meteor City, a junkyard town inhabited by outcasts who are not considered part of society. The people living there do not exist in any official records.

Nobunaga usually wears a classic Japanese-style robe and shorts, while his stomach and ankles are bound inside by a sarashi. He has long hair, which he usually wears in a bun, and he grows a beard and mustache. His sword almost never leaves his side. Age 30.

Personality Nobunaga is normally a calm individual, but can be brash and come into conflict with other members of the group. He is good friends with Uvogin, whom he knew long before the Ryodan was founded. He cried after Uvo's death, and insisted that he would not have lost in a fair fight, that the "bastard chain" must have played some trick. According to Franklin, Nobunaga seems to be most effective at fighting against himself, unlike Ubog who grows stronger if he fights for the sake of others. This often causes the two to clash; despite this, however, the two usually bring out the best in each other during combat. He also has some deductive skills, coming up with the same theory as Shalnark about Kurapika regarding Ubog's disappearance. He has great respect for the leader Kuroro.

Nobunaga dislikes Hisoka, because he believes he informed Kurapika about Uvogin. He does not recognize his fighting and NEN abilities as difficult to beat. Seeing some of Uvogin's personality in Gon,[1] he expressed interest in Gon joining the Ryodan, where Gon refused twice.

Aside from Ubogin, he typically partners with Machi on missions, though the two don't seem to get along very well. Background

Nobunaga is one of the founding members of the Ryodan, along with Kuroro, Feitan, Franklin, Machi, Pakunoda, and Uvogin. The group originated in Meteor City, a place inhabited by social outcasts. The people who live there don't exist in any official records, and the existence of the city itself is known to very few people.

Little is known about his Nen abilities, except for his use of En and the fact that it is an Enhancer, though as a member of the Brigade, he must be very skilled in its use. His power seems to increase dramatically when he becomes angry. Nobunaga is skilled in the use of En, and can create a 4-meter circle, which corresponds to the range of his sword. With "En" Nobunaga can detect anything within this range. Shalnark states that Nobunaga's Nen ability can be replaced, and his tattoo is the number one.

Machi is one of the few members who prefers to wear traditional Japanese clothing at the Genei Ryodan. She resembles a modern kunoichi-ninja. Her usual attire consists of biker shorts, matching pants with a short-sleeved uwagi, an obi worn around her waist, and an obijime, a pair of mittens, tabi boots or zori socks, and legwarmers that cover from her ankles to her knees. She wears pink stockings that reach above her knees. Her hair is pink and is tied in a ponytail.

Personality Machi is one of the coolest members of the Ryodan. She always appears calm and collected. Hisoka seems to be attracted to her, as well as holding her in high regard for her abilities, despite the fact that she considers Hisoka a pest at best, and a potential enemy of Chrollo Lucilfer at worst. She has strong intuitions, which have proven true most of the time and are trusted by some of her comrades, such as Nobunaga and Kuroro. Machi is incredibly loyal to Kuroro and has stated that she would hunt Hisoka down if he were to kill Kuroro. Not much is known about Machi, except that she, along with Kuroro Lucifer, Feitan, Franklin, Nobunaga, and Pakunoda, is one of the original members who hail from Meteor City, a city inhabited by outcasts of the world. Her tattoo is the number 3.

Pakunoda is a tall, slender woman. She usually displays a serious face, showing little emotion. She has short, straight, blonde hair that reaches down to her neck. Her most notable feature is her aquiline nose. Her attire consists of a dark purple suit, reminiscent of a working woman's suit, which exposes much of her cleavage, and a pair of pink shoes. Personality Pakunoda exudes an air of self-confidence that can be intimidating to others. Pakunoda is completely loyal to Chrollo, and even goes against the Brigade's rule that the group's survival comes before the leader's well-being in order to rescue him. Pakunoda is very loyal to Spider, as she sacrificed herself so that her comrades could learn of Kurapika's abilities. Like the rest of the members, she shows no interest in those who are not part of the group. A notable exception is Gon and Killua: she was impressed by their refusal to run away, so that the agreement between the Brigade and Kurapika could be made without casualties and consequences. She somewhat "rewarded" them by including them in the mementos she left for her comrades. Her tattoo is the number 9.

Franklin has the appearance of a lumbering Frankenstein-like monster. His face is covered with scars and other stitched wounds. His brown hair is short and messy. He has long ears that reach down to his chest, with a pair of gold hoop earrings in each. His attire consists of blue overalls, which he covers with a white jacket with black stripes along the edges and brown shoes. Personality Franklin isn't "soft"; he never hesitates to kill, even delighting in combat, and never flinches in difficult situations. He has a quick temper when challenged, but otherwise, he's a fairly composed man.

He seems to have quite a rapport with Shizuku. They frequently go for walks together and have long conversations, where he usually answers her questions and inquiries. Franklin and the other members of the Phantom Troupe have been ordered by their leader Chrollo to gather on August 31st in Yorkshin City. Chrollo orders them to steal all the items from an underground auction. During the night of September 1st, Franklin and other members of the troupe infiltrate the auction. He and Feitan appear on the stage where the auction will take place and hundreds of guests gather in the hall. Franklin fires a barrage of bullets after Feitan finishes a short speech, killing all the guests. His spider tattoo is the 7th

He is number 8 of the Ghost Brigade, age 19, 1.60 cm tall.

Shizuku is very forgetful, to the point of having a poor short-term memory. She sometimes forgets people's names or even forgets she's ever met them. She can come across as foolish at times, and coupled with her innocent appearance, this can cause her opponents to underestimate her. Shizuku is polite, kind, and passive, and believes in the rules Chrollo has set for the Ryodan, such as against members fighting each other.

Although he gets along with the entire group, he's closest to Franklin. In the 1999 version, they are frequently seen talking and walking together. Appearance Shizuku wears casual clothing consisting of a black turtleneck sweater and a pair of jeans. She has short layered hair, and is always seen wearing black-framed glasses and a necklace with an inverted cross that has a design similar to the insignia on the back of Chrollo's trench coat. She wears a pair of bracelets over her sleeves, one on each of her wrists. Her spider tattoo is located on the left side of her abdomen.

Phinx is quite tall and muscular. One of his distinguishing features is having no eyebrows at all. When first introduced, Phinx wears an outfit similar to that of a pharaoh. However, he usually wears a tracksuit in public.

Personality Phinks is quick-tempered and rather ruthless. He can be hot-headed and has a tendency to get into conflicts with other people, including his comrades. Phinks seems to get along rather well with Feitan and is often seen partnering with him, both in and out of combat. He is very loyal to Chrollo Lucilfer, as shown when he was the first to try to pursue Kurapika after the leader was captured, despite the objections of the other members. Later in the Chimera Ants arc, although still somewhat short-tempered, he is shown to have a surprisingly kind-hearted side. During this time, he seems to have developed a friendly bond with the newest member, Kalluto Zoldyck. He gives him advice and explanations, such as telling him that it is better if they split up to fight the Ants, as it will prevent him from revealing his abilities to the rest of the group; and later warning him to stay away from Feitan because when he attacks the Queen, they could die as well. When Feitan activates his Rising Sun Phinks ability, his spider tattoo is the number 4.

His spider tattoo number is 10. His height is 1.82 cm His age is 30 years old.

Bonolenov is covered from head to toe in mummy-like bandages, over shorts and boxing gloves. These bandages cover a large number of holes all over his body. His spider tattoo has not yet been seen.

Personality Very little is known about his personality and his reasons for joining the Phantom Troupe. During his battle with the Chimera Ants, he speaks in a very formal manner, and his pride as a warrior is evident. Bonolenov is a descendant of the Gyudondond, a small savage tribe that was driven from their lands by development. When the tribe's males reach the age of three, they are circumcised and have needles inserted into different parts of their bodies. As time passes, the needles are replaced with increasingly thicker rods, and the holes are stabilized with bamboo branches or stones. Using these holes, the tribe's males are able to create a wide variety of sounds. They are called "Bap," the dancing warriors, and they fulfill the role of shamans and artists within the tribe. Before each battle,

her spider tattoo number is 12.

He is exceptionally short in stature (it is unknown whether or not he is a boy), and also has a thick, messy blue/gray mane of hair that covers his entire head, obscuring everything except for an occasional glimpse of his left eye. His head was round, as were his eyes, and his mouth was small. He wore a blue dress, with a pair of light-colored pants underneath and black shoes. His eyes have never been seen closed.

Personality Kortopi's personality is still mostly unknown but from the little he has spoken we can say that he is someone silent, quiet and accepts the orders of the leader without protest but still does not hesitate to give his opinion as when they argued about what Pakunoda had to do, Kortopi was on the side of Machi and Paku without fear of facing Feitan and Phinks. Kortopi like his companions meets on August 30 in an abandoned building by orders of Chrollo Lucilfer apparently arrived a little after Bonolenov, Kortopi and his companions who had already arrived wait for the group of Feitan, Machi, Franklin and Nobunaga Hazama and for Hisoka who when the latter arrives Chrollo explains the mission which turns out to be to rob the Auction that will take place in the city organized by the mafia, causing astonishment in Kortopi as well as his companions. At the beginning of the mission, Kortopi remains in the hideout with Chrollo, Pakunoda, Hisoka, Phinks and Bonolenov while the rest of the group goes out to execute the mission, but to their surprise, the contents of the auction had already been moved to another location.

Uvogin is the tallest and most muscular member of the Gen'ei Ryodan. He dressed wildly, wearing bearskin clothing and boots, was naturally hairy, and rarely wore a shirt. In his past, he had an afro. His spider tattoo is located on his lower back, with the number 11 inscribed on it.

Personality Uvogin is a typical Enhancer: determined, strong-minded, simple-minded, and sometimes disrespectful. He has barbaric manners, viewing pain as a mere nuisance. Like all members of the Gen'ei Ryodan, Uvogin never hesitates to kill and is ruthless in doing so. He also enjoys killing people who want revenge.[3] He is the only one interested in physical training and fighting.[4]

He enjoys fighting skilled opponents, but usually rushes into a fight without a plan. Though he prefers to fight alone, Uvogin grows stronger when fighting with a partner because he fights better when there is someone else to protect. Uvogin is best friends with Nobunaga Hazama, and the two bring out the best in each other during combat. Uvogin, like all the other members of the Brigade, is absolutely loyal to Kuroro and the Spider's ideals. He dislikes carrying money and claims that he has absolutely no use for it, as he is convinced that if you want something, you just steal it.

He only remembers the people he killed who made a strong impression on him. He is also very punctual and frequently argues with Nobunaga and Franklin about his tardiness. Uvogin is capable of remaining calm in dangerous situations; during his confrontation with Kurapika when the latter caught him with his chain, he remained calm even though he was at risk of dying.

age 28, height 1.87cm

Hisoka is a Hunter and former member of the Phantom Troupe. He is always on the lookout for strong opponents, and will spare those with great potential, such as Gon and Killua, if they are strong enough to truly challenge him. He originally served as the main antagonist of the Hunter Exam Arc and a secondary antagonist in the Sky Arena Arc, before becoming a supporting character during the Yorkshin City Arc. During the 13th Hunter President Election Arc, he briefly reprised his role as a secondary antagonist. His talent and skill have made him truly self-confident. He looks out for his own best interests and is driven by his own benefit, doing what he pleases, whenever and however he pleases, without any rules or emotional ties. His sole motivation seems to be to defeat opponents chosen by his own criteria, going so far as to patiently wait for an opponent he deems worthy (Gon, Killua, and Kalluto). Furthermore, he seems to be excited by this fact, as well as by facing people who surpass, or may surpass in the future, his abilities. Hisoka temporarily joins the Genei Ryodan (Phantom Brigade), a group of highly feared thieves and assassins, to have the opportunity to fight against the group's leader, Chrollo Lucilfer. He feels a great attraction to Machi, even asking her if she would like to spend the night with him in volume 55 of the manga, and his attraction to her can also be seen on multiple other occasions. He also shows a special interest in her Nen ability, going so far as to state that he would intentionally get hurt so that she could heal him with her ability and thus be able to appreciate it. In his appearances in the series, he has shown to be a compulsive liar. Just as other characters lie to hide what they do not want known, Hisoka seems to lie not only for that reason but out of pleasure or habit, having even deceived Gon and Kill