He gave out nods to the people he actually knew, and ignored the newcomers that tried to increase their guild 'credit' by pretending to know him. His half cape was unique enough to be distinctive, but few actually knew him, it made them less likely to have his curse strike at them to get at him. Nine-toes, however, had been one of the thieves to join right after the last guild master 'vanished.' "Decent enough, came back alive and with everything still attached. The guild master in? Need to report some unsanctioned bandits on the roads to town."<br/><br/>That was actually a fairly serious offense against the guild, but since it was being reported, rather than being reported and dealt with, that meant he thought they might be useful members, if they went already swinging by the time the guild got to them.