High Table

The High Table are the unseen Greater Scope Villains of John Wick: Chapter 2. They are a council of 12 crime bosses from some of the world's most powerful criminal organizations. It is the goal of Santino D'Antonio to become a member of the High Table.

History
Santino's father was a member of the High Table until he died. After his death, he willed his seat to his daughter, Gianna D'Antonio. Desiring the spot, Santino went to John Wick to use the Marker to get him to assassinate her.

John Wick, despite refusing at first, eventually agreed to honor the agreement and carried out the hit on Gianna, allowing Santino to take her seat.

After John killed Santino as revenge for his betrayal, the High Table doubled Santino's hit on John to 14 million. Winston was able to stall them for about an hour, giving John time to go on the run.

Trivia

 * Since the High Table is at the helm of the criminal society (even the Continental answers to them), they are essentially the Greater Scope Villains of the John Wick franchise. It is possible that they will become the main antagonists in the third film.
 * The High Table is similar to the Court of Owls from Gotham: They are mysterious criminal organizations who have major influence over the protagonists lives and were indirectly responsible for the tragedies that they went through. For that reason, they serve as the true main antagonists in their respective franchises.