Vongola Primo & Guardians were the first-generation members and founders of the Vongola Famiglia. The Famiglia initially started as a vigilante group to protect townspeople at the times when the law could not protect them from crimes. This group stands out among the families of the other generations thanks to being made up of individuals from the most diverse backgrounds, including a soldier, a cleric, a member of royalty, and a rival mafioso. This was due to the peculiar character of the first-generation boss, who would welcome anyone that he took a liking to into his Famiglia.