The Sanguines

The Sanguines are a prominent criminal syndicate in Lordamere. They are based out of the capital city of Crownhaven. The Sanguines are mostly based out of Old Market, but they also have many enterprises in the Theater District. The Sanguines are led by Ziegerhardt Vance.
The Sanguines pride themselves on having a sense of class and honor, which they believe separates themselves from Lordamere's other criminal enterprises. The Sanguines are well connected in the elite social strata. They have connections with prominent guilds, noble houses, and banks. They have a large network of authorities under their payroll. While they are an unseelie ally, the Sanguines are left untouched as they keep the criminal world organized. 
The Sanguines have several sources of revenue. They operate multiple brothels, gambling dens, taverns, and whiskey distilleries. The Sanguines are also involved in loan sharking and extortion. They are financially involved in many theaters, taverns, inns, restaurants, markets, and other establishments in Crownhaven. While many of these investments are legitimate, the Sanguines still charge high interest rates and are known to threaten, blackmail, and attack their debtors. The syndicate is heavily involved in horse racing. They are also generate revenue from smuggling and trafficking alcohol, alchemical elixirs, and firearms.