A secretive branch to the Miners and Steamfitters Union, the Arcanists believe that humans should be given free rein to embrace magic and revel in its power. To outsiders of the organization, they are seen as anarchists and criminals, but to those who share their vision, the Arcanists are an ambitious collection of everyday working men and spellcasters that are capable of truly wondrous feats.

Despite becoming president of the Miners and Steamfitters Union, Toni Ironsides is still quite capable of hurting people in melee combat. She functions as a combination of a damage dealer and tarpit, with a great deal of survivability and ways to lure people into combat with her. Often working in the depths of Malifaux’s mines and other harsh conditions, the M&SU crew possesses various Grit Abilities that give them bonuses once their Health is reduced to half or below.