Of course, despite being a diverse bunch, they lack any female members, most likely because no would-be token Smurfette would be safe around them for even half an hour. It seems like the only criteria for membership (beyond being a competent fighter, of course) is being a complete Ax-Crazy bastard of squicktastic proportions.
Evil Counterpart: To the Brotherhood Without Banners.And, their alternate name only underlines this trope's use. Carnival of Killers: They're rather less a company of trained knights and more one of semi-organised serial killers with a brand name and theme.There are three things they do best-murder, rape, and torture. Jaime Lannister: He enjoys cutting off hands.
