Raffles

Raffles is an Acanthus master thief of the Guardians of the Veil, moving into middle age, who is also the head of the Diogenes Club. He is also a member of the House of Ariadne, a Legacy which boasts a strong membership within the Consilium of the Central Line.

History
The man who would become Raffles is one of a number of mages who gravitated toward the Consilium of the Central Line due to a concern over the high incidence of Death-related magical incidents in the area. Seeing the need for decisive, sharp leadership, he signed up with the Diogenes Club in 1991, becoming its leader three years later following the death of Gabriel.

Since that time he has been quietly administrating the Consilium as the defence for London that it is, doing so at one remove so he can keep his own skills put to good use elsewhere. At present time a growing feud with the Hierarch, Seldon, is testing the limits of the Club's control.

Rumours persist that Raffles is a gay man who has yet to realise this.