Hitsugiya Renji was born in jail. His mother was sentenced to death for killing his father and two older brothers, but had been allowed to live only until he was born. After her execution, he was sent to live with his grandparents. They resented him but dealt with him well enough. He is always busy doing odd jobs as well as school. He worries that someday he won't be able to continue the band. He plays the celtic bouzouki and uilleann pipes.