Board Thread:Lore Discussion/@comment-97.90.194.178-20131128063853/@comment-15573488-20131205114158

If you think about it, yes, they are only trying to end the werewolves. Something the Vigilants of Stendarr would probably do, too. But, as mentioned above, they are a rogue organization, acting as bandits as well, which means they aren't doing it for "the good of the people". Why then, I wonder?

Also, quoting the wikia: Source: http://elderscrolls.wikia.com/wiki/Silver_Hand#Trivia
 * Furthermore, their anti-heroism can also be attributed to the fact that most members of the Silver Hand are usually hostile towards the player or passer-by, even if they are not Werewolves.