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As its name suggests, the members of the Beggars Clan (丐帮) are mostly beggars but there are also non-beggars as well. They are noticeable by the public for dressing and behaving like ordinary beggars. The members of the Beggar Clan are mostly people from poverty. The members are characterized by their strict code of conduct and respect for ranks. They uphold justice and help the poor. They also defend their nation and race from foreign invasions as well.
The clan has a wide communication network and its members are reputed for having excellent information-gathering skills. These are attributed to the clan's large population size, the nature of members which allow them to blend in easily and the organizational structure. One of the unique accordance to the Beggar Clan rules and regulations is that no matter how large and important or small a meeting, Beggars Clan members could not lose their identity by sitting on chairs. Members would sing the "Falling Lotus Flower" song when begging for food.
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Hierarchy :
The Beggars Clan is divided into two factions, namely the "dirty clothing" faction (污衣派) and the "clean clothing" faction (淨衣派). The "dirty clothing" faction is dominated by beggars while the "clean-clothing" is dominated by non-beggars. It has many headquarters (分舵) spread throughout the Central Plains and each of them is headed by a headquarter master (舵主). The clan holds monthly meetings to discuss their plans in the Jiang Hu at different locations every meeting.
The highly-revered Dog Beating Stick (打狗棒) and wine gourd has been the trademark of the Beggars Clan leader. It's like the golden seal of the emperor to symbolize the authority and position as clan leader.
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Dog Beating Stick
There are altogether 9 ranks in the Beggars Clan, excluding the lowest and the clan leader. Each level is denoted by a pouch-like "bag" (袋子) attached to the torn and tattered shirt indicates his/her rank in the clan. The most senior rank has 9 bags which they are called Elder (長老) and they are only second to the clan leader. One of some outlandish practices and customs of the Beggar Clan is the ceremonial of the clan members to spit on the new elected clan leader as a mark of respect.
