Answer: schemers

AnswerCrossword Clue
SCHEMERSPlot creators
SCHEMERSMachiavellians.
SCHEMERSIntriguers.
SCHEMERSIntrigants
SCHEMERSThey're intriguing
SCHEMERSThey have plots
schemersA person who is involved in making secret or underhanded plans
schemersSCHEMER, one who schemes (to plan or plot)