The Charlies (aka The Clowns) are one of [[The City|The City's]] [[Big Six]] gangs. Their criminal interests are opaque, and their activities often seem to have no purpose other than wanton destruction. Their queenpin is [[Valentina de Leo]]. Charlies gangsters typically dress up like "an old-world theater troupe" and paint their faces. Their presence is often heralded by the sound of sleigh bells, which they either carry or wear as anklets.