I'm restarting one of my old stories from another site that I was really into. Hopefully, it doesn't get derailed this time...
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You awoke to the sound of gunshots across the street. You yawned in apathy as you were used to the sound of gunshots after all these years. You lived in one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the United States.
Another fantastic day in Shitsville, USA.....
Where do you live?
[] The town of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. Your town was notorious for its elevated levels of high school dropouts, extreme drug problems (mostly from crack and heroin), and the low income. The crime rate in Brownsville was insane, posting crime rates that surpassed all of East New York despite being a third of its size.
[] The neighborhood of West Englewood in Chicago, Illinois. Your neighborhood, in particular, was one of many in Chicago overrun with gang activity. The murder rates recently in Chicago were so high that they had surpassed Iraq earning Chicago the infamous nickname of "Chiraq".
[] The neighborhood of Livernois Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. You were lucky enough to live in what was considered the most dangerous area in the United States. The annual chance of becoming of a victim of a violent crime in Livernois was 1 out of 7.
[] Write in. Pick a city and neighborhood anywhere in the United States, but for story purposes it has to be a fairly dangerous area.
You lazily rolled out of bed and rubbed your eyes before looking in the mirror.
Who are you?
[] You were hired as a "butler" for a major crime boss in your area. Although you weren't a butler in the traditional sense like cooking or cleaning, you would often run errands for your boss like refilling the gas in the car or running to the store to get groceries. Being the errand boy of a crime boss wasn't your preferred way of getting money but since the orphanage that you lived at all your life recently got closed down you needed a place to stay and a way to get some money in your pocket. From living with your boss you had learned quite a few things about the mob lifestyle. Age: 18
[] You were the only child of a mob boss that was killed by another rival family. You were taken in by your uncle who became the new head boss after your father died. Your uncle promised to groom you to become the next boss of the family to avenge your father. Age: 15
[] You were a "soldier", the lowest ranking member in the hierarchy of the mob. You were a former college student who had dropped out because you felt like the traditional job route wasn't for you. Broke and disowned by your parents, you turned to a local mob boss in your area to take you in. After proving yourself through various trials and tests, you were accepted into the family. Although you were only a lowly soldier, for now, you were ambitious and planned to one day be the boss of the family you were in. Age: 21
[] Write in. Create your own backstory, just try to follow the overall direction the story is going, joke votes will be vetoed.
Also, to make things more convenient for me, please vote in plan format whenever you are voting for more than one choice.
Ex:
[X]Plan: abcd
-[X] The neighborhood of West Englewood in Chicago, Illinois. Your neighborhood, in particular, was one of the many in Chicago overrun with gang activity. The murder rates recently in Chicago were so high that they had surpassed Iraq earning Chicago the infamous nickname of "Chiraq".
[-X] You were the only child of a mob boss that was killed by another rival family. You were taken in by your uncle who became the new head boss after your father died. Your uncle promised to groom you to become the next boss of the family to avenge your father. Age: 15
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I'll cover the mechanics of the story as we go along.
Adhoc vote count started by JiggyStreet on Dec 10, 2018 at 1:01 AM, finished with 4 posts and 1 votes.
[X] Plan B-15
-[X] The town of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. Your town was notorious for its elevated levels of high school dropouts, extreme drug problems (mostly from crack and heroin), and the low income. The crime rate in Brownsville was insane, posting crime rates that surpassed all of East New York despite being a third of its size.
-[X] You were the only child of a mob boss that was killed by another rival family. You were taken in by your uncle who became the new head boss after your father died. Your uncle promised to groom you to become the next boss of the family to avenge your father. Age: 15
Adhoc vote count started by JiggyStreet on Dec 10, 2018 at 1:36 AM, finished with 4 posts and 2 votes.
[X] Plan B-15
-[X] The town of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. Your town was notorious for its elevated levels of high school dropouts, extreme drug problems (mostly from crack and heroin), and the low income. The crime rate in Brownsville was insane, posting crime rates that surpassed all of East New York despite being a third of its size.
-[X] You were the only child of a mob boss that was killed by another rival family. You were taken in by your uncle who became the new head boss after your father died. Your uncle promised to groom you to become the next boss of the family to avenge your father. Age: 15
Adhoc vote count started by JiggyStreet on Dec 10, 2018 at 5:39 AM, finished with 7 posts and 5 votes.
[X] Plan B-15
-[X] The town of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. Your town was notorious for its elevated levels of high school dropouts, extreme drug problems (mostly from crack and heroin), and the low income. The crime rate in Brownsville was insane, posting crime rates that surpassed all of East New York despite being a third of its size.
-[X] You were the only child of a mob boss that was killed by another rival family. You were taken in by your uncle who became the new head boss after your father died. Your uncle promised to groom you to become the next boss of the family to avenge your father. Age: 15
[x] Plan: Detroit soldier
-[x] The neighborhood of Livernois Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. You were lucky enough to live in what was considered the most dangerous area in the United
-[x] You were a "soldier", the lowest ranking member in the hierarchy of the mob. You were a former college student who had dropped out because you felt like the traditional job route wasn't for you. Broke and disowned by your parents, you turned to a local mob boss in your area to take you in. After proving yourself through various trials and tests, you were accepted into the family. Although you were only a lowly soldier, for now, you were ambitious and planned to one day be the boss of the family you were in. Age: 21
Adhoc vote count started by JiggyStreet on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:11 PM, finished with 10 posts and 8 votes.
[X] Plan B-15
-[X] The town of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. Your town was notorious for its elevated levels of high school dropouts, extreme drug problems (mostly from crack and heroin), and the low income. The crime rate in Brownsville was insane, posting crime rates that surpassed all of East New York despite being a third of its size.
-[X] You were the only child of a mob boss that was killed by another rival family. You were taken in by your uncle who became the new head boss after your father died. Your uncle promised to groom you to become the next boss of the family to avenge your father. Age: 15
[x] Plan: Detroit soldier
-[x] The neighborhood of Livernois Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. You were lucky enough to live in what was considered the most dangerous area in the United
-[x] You were a "soldier", the lowest ranking member in the hierarchy of the mob. You were a former college student who had dropped out because you felt like the traditional job route wasn't for you. Broke and disowned by your parents, you turned to a local mob boss in your area to take you in. After proving yourself through various trials and tests, you were accepted into the family. Although you were only a lowly soldier, for now, you were ambitious and planned to one day be the boss of the family you were in. Age: 21
John Vescovi, 15
5th Capo
6'0, 145 lbs
Pale skin, slick and greased back black hair, blue eyes. Large scar across his forehead.
Reserved and polite. Very Observant
Temporary Status: John is currently handicapped from a gunshot, he is on crutches for two weeks time.
Strength: 0
Speed: 0
Combat: - 6
Strength: Athletic ability and raw strength. Speed: Movement speed, reaction speed, evasiveness. Combat: Hand to Hand fighting ability and combat IQ. Weapon Skill: How skilled you are with a specific weapon. Must specify what weapon. Intelligence: Book smarts, ability to make plans and schemes, the ability to learn new information, etc Charm: Ability to persuade others, general likability, ability to pick up girls, etc Influence: Varying influence on other people generally based out of respect or admiration. (Ex: Saving a young boy caught in a gunfight will earn you influence in the town.) Notoriety: Influence on others based out of fear. (Killing an opposing Mob member will generally earn you notoriety among other mobs and the local citizens.) Luck: General Luck. Increases your chances of things going your way. (The patrol unit being on break while you guys hold up a grocery store.) Toughness: Ability to withstand physical and mental pain and torture. How much damage you can take before passing out or dying. Also how much torture you can handle while being interrogated. Deception: Ability to lie and trick others, also helps with intelligence in figuring out when others are lying to you. Thievery: Ability to steal. This can apply to pickpocket, shoplifting, robbery, armed robbery, and grand theft auto.
Local Star: John is the son of the famous mobster James Vescovi, He gains +5 Influence when interacting with any neutral person that knows him, but -5 when dealing with anyone from the Capello or Salvali family and the Provas.
Attention to Detail: John is extremely observant of his surroundings. He is able to notice minor things from his past and present locations that can influence his vote choices.
The Bully's Bully Lv 2: Due to a rumor, John's notoriety is increased by 10 when at school.
Ladies Man: John gains +5 charm when interacting with girls his age or up to 3 years older.
Anna Walsh [4/15]: Acquaintance. Anna has taken a liking to John for saving her.
Sofia Inganno [8/15]: Girlfriend? Sophia is infatuated with John,.
Michael Peterson [13/15]: Best Friend. John and Mike have been best friends since they were young.
Stefano Moretti [4/15]: Friendly Acquaintance. Stefano is on friendly terms with you.
Uncle Nico [13/15]: Legal Guardian/Uncle. Uncle Nico considers you his son and responsibility now that James is dead. He is very protective of you.
Uncle Bobby [11/15]: Close Uncle. Uncle Bobby cares very much for John and tries to look out for him whenever he can.
P.J [8/15] Friend. P.J considers John his favorite cousin.
T.J [8/15] Friend. T.J considers John his favorite cousin.
Mateo [3/15]: Acquaintance/Subordinate. Mateo is content with John as boss as he feels his intelligence makes up for his age.
Rafael [3/15]: Acquaintance/Subordinate. Rafael is content with John as boss as he feels he will become a dangerous man as he matures.
Gabriel [1/15]: Subordinate. Gabe doesn't feel too good about having a 15 year old as a boss, but he is willing to give John a chance.
Willie [1/15]: Subordinate. Willie doesn't really care about John
Samuele [1/15]: Subordinate. Sam doesn't really care about John
Boris [1/15] Subordinate. Boris doesn't really care about John.
Vescovi Family; Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
Nico Vescovi, 40
Don
6'2 165 lbs
Fair skin, Greased black hair with gray streaks, blue eyes.
Rational and level-headed. Easily irritated, but rarely angered. Liar Liar Pants on Fire: From his experience in the mob life, Nico can almost always tell when he is being deceived or lied to, even individuals with 50 deception cannot fool him.
Robert Vescovi aka Bobby, 46
Underboss
6'5 230 lbs
Fair skin, short black hair, brown eyes. Small scar over right cheek.
Carefree and easy-going. Friendly. Extremely hostile when angered. I Ain't A Killer But Don't Push Me: When angered Bobby unleashes a killer intent that intimidates all individuals who have lower toughness than his notoriety.
Robert Vescovi aka Bert, 38
1st Capo
5'10 160 lbs
Extremely pale skin, long black hair styled into a ponytail, beady brown eyes.
Odd and uneasy. Cynical and calculated. Highly intelligent but anti-social to a degree. Sixth Sense: Bert believes that he has a sixth sense that guides him from danger. He is able to detect potentially dangerous choices and individuals before they arise.
Salvatore Vescovi or Sal, 25
2nd Capo
6'0 180 lbs
Very tanned skin, Blonde dyed hair styled into a blowout, body covered in tattoos.
Outgoing and hot-headed. Thrill-seeking and fearless. Life of the party. Staring Death In The Face: Sal's don't give a fuck attitude have unnecessarily put him in countless life or death scenarios. Whenever facing possible death, Sal gains a +5 boost to all his stats. (excluding influence and notoriety)
Leonardo Vescovi aka Old Man Leo, aka Grandpa Leo, aka Gramps, 65
3rd Capo
5'6 140 lbs
Fair skin. Bald, blue eyes but always wearing tinted shades.
Shows very little emotion. Blunt way of speaking, low tolerance for stupidity. Experience Is The Best Teacher: Leo has seen it all first hand, so nothing surprises him anymore. He can not be intimidated regardless of notoriety, and those attempting to manipulate him or lie to him suffer -5 to their charm and deception stats respectively.
Angelo Vescovi, 31
5'5 190 lbs
Pale skin, black hair with buzz cut. Usually seen eating something.
Open-minded and reasonable. Low attention span, never ending appetite. ?????: TBA
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Rafael, 37
5'8 150 lbs
Tan skin, long brown hair, brown eyes, scar that runs from bottom of left eye to upper lip.
Adventurous, charming, thrill seeker, energetic
No special trait currently
P.J Vescovi, 21
5'11 165 lbs
Slightly pale skin, long blonde hair, blue eyes
Carefree, goofy, idiotic
Stats
Strength: 10
Speed: 15
Combat: 15
Weapon Skill: 15 (Pistol),
Intelligence: 5 (38 when applied to the field of engineering and related activities)
Charm: 7
Influence: 18
Notoriety: 0
Luck: 20
Toughness: 17
Deception: 2
Thievery: 21
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T.J Vescovi, 21
5'11 165 lbs
Slightly pale skin, long blonde hair, blue eyes
Carefree, goofy, idiotic
Stats
Strength: 11
Speed: 14
Combat: 16
Weapon Skill: 14 (Pistol),
Intelligence: 6 (37 when applied to the field of engineering and related activities)
Charm: 6
Influence: 18
Notoriety: 0
Luck: 21
Toughness: 17
Deception: 3
Thievery: 19
Ricci Family; The Ricci's were known for their long curly hair and incredibly short tempers. This family has the largest and most technologically advanced weapon supply due to their military connections.
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Esposito Family; The Esposito family were big proponents of adopting people off the street into their family. As a result they were currently the largest mob family in Brooklyn.
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Alfero Family; The oldest mob family in Brownsville. Very little is known about them but they were feared across Brooklyn.
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Capello Family; A family that was infamous for their money schemes and counterfeit items. They were among the wealthiest mob families in New York.
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Marino Family; A family that dominated the drug game in the area. A lot of their contraband that they brought in was by sea as a lot of the family were seasoned sailors.
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Moretti Family; A family mainly of dark skinned Italians. The Moretti family was known for having a large amount of connections with multiple gangs in New York.
Stefano Moretti 18
Underboss
6'3 190 lbs
Dark skin and brown eyes. Short and curly afro, light goatee.
Laid-back, comedic, sarcastic. Special Trait Unknown
Salvali Family; A family that was known for it's coldness and brutality. In addition to having some of the top hit-men in the area under contract, their interrogation techniques were known to have broken down many hardened mobsters.
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Zaneti Family; The only mob family in Brooklyn ran by a woman. They were a wealthy family whose primary method of earning money was prostitution. They owned a large amount of the strip clubs in the area and possessed a substantial amount of influence due to their... charming personalities.
-[X] The town of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. Your town was notorious for its elevated levels of high school dropouts, extreme drug problems (mostly from crack and heroin), and the low income. The crime rate in Brownsville was insane, posting crime rates that surpassed all of East New York despite being a third of its size.
-[X] You were the only child of a mob boss that was killed by another rival family. You were taken in by your uncle who became the new head boss after your father died. Your uncle promised to groom you to become the next boss of the family to avenge your father. Age: 15
[x] Plan: Detroit soldier
-[x] The neighborhood of Livernois Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. You were lucky enough to live in what was considered the most dangerous area in the United
-[x] You were a "soldier", the lowest ranking member in the hierarchy of the mob. You were a former college student who had dropped out because you felt like the traditional job route wasn't for you. Broke and disowned by your parents, you turned to a local mob boss in your area to take you in. After proving yourself through various trials and tests, you were accepted into the family. Although you were only a lowly soldier, for now, you were ambitious and planned to one day be the boss of the family you were in. Age: 21
Current tally, I'll update within a few hours assuming nothing changes.
Adhoc vote count started by JiggyStreet on Dec 10, 2018 at 2:11 PM, finished with 10 posts and 8 votes.
[X] Plan B-15
-[X] The town of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. Your town was notorious for its elevated levels of high school dropouts, extreme drug problems (mostly from crack and heroin), and the low income. The crime rate in Brownsville was insane, posting crime rates that surpassed all of East New York despite being a third of its size.
-[X] You were the only child of a mob boss that was killed by another rival family. You were taken in by your uncle who became the new head boss after your father died. Your uncle promised to groom you to become the next boss of the family to avenge your father. Age: 15
[x] Plan: Detroit soldier
-[x] The neighborhood of Livernois Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. You were lucky enough to live in what was considered the most dangerous area in the United
-[x] You were a "soldier", the lowest ranking member in the hierarchy of the mob. You were a former college student who had dropped out because you felt like the traditional job route wasn't for you. Broke and disowned by your parents, you turned to a local mob boss in your area to take you in. After proving yourself through various trials and tests, you were accepted into the family. Although you were only a lowly soldier, for now, you were ambitious and planned to one day be the boss of the family you were in. Age: 21
-[X] The town of Brownsville in Brooklyn, New York. Your town was notorious for its elevated levels of high school dropouts, extreme drug problems (mostly from crack and heroin), and the low income. The crime rate in Brownsville was insane, posting crime rates that surpassed all of East New York despite being a third of its size.
-[X] You were hired as a "butler" for a major crime boss in your area. Although you weren't a butler in the traditional sense like cooking or cleaning, you would often run errands for your boss like refilling the gas in the car or running to the store to get groceries. Being the errand boy of a crime boss wasn't your preferred way of getting money but since the orphanage that you lived at all your life recently got closed down you needed a place to stay and a way to get some money in your pocket. From living with your boss you had learned quite a few things about the mob lifestyle. Age: 18
After glancing at yourself in the mirror you got up and headed to the bathroom to clean up. You never really cared for dressing up but today was a important event. The family was having a big meeting tonight to discuss business. You had to make sure to look nice for today.
Which family do you belong to you?
[] The Ricci family. The Ricci's were known for their long curly hair and incredibly short tempers. This family has the largest and most technologically advanced weapon supply due to their military connections.
[] The Marino family. A family that dominated the drug game in the area. A lot of their contraband that they brought in was by sea as a lot of the family were seasoned sailors.
[] The Moretti family. A family mainly of dark skinned Italians. The Moretti family was known for having a large amount of connections with multiple gangs in New York.
[] The Esposito family. The Esposito family were big proponents of adopting people off the street into their family. As a result they were currently the largest mob family in Brooklyn.
[] The Capello family. A family that was infamous for their money schemes and counterfeit items. They were among the wealthiest mob families in New York.
[] The Alfero family. The oldest mob family in Brownsville. Very little is known about them but they were feared across Brooklyn.
[] The Salvali family. A family that was known for it's coldness and brutality. In addition to having some of the top hit-men in the area under contract, their interrogation techniques were known to have broken down many hardened mobsters.
[] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[] The Zaneti family. The only mob family in Brooklyn ran by a woman. They were a wealthy family whose primary method of earning money was prostitution. They owned a large amount of the strip clubs in the area and possessed a substantial amount of influence due to their... charming personalities.
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Also the second part of character creation!
[]Write in. Pick a name, appearance, and personality for the MC.
Ex:
[]John
Pale skin, slick and greased back black hair, blue eyes. Tall and skinny. Large scar across forehead
Reserved and polite, Very Observant.
Adhoc vote count started by JiggyStreet on Dec 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM, finished with 4 posts and 3 votes.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X]John Capella
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
Adhoc vote count started by JiggyStreet on Dec 11, 2018 at 1:52 AM, finished with 10 posts and 8 votes.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X]John
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] Plan Robert the Great
[X] The Ricci family. The Ricci's were known for their long curly hair and incredibly short tempers. This family has the largest and most technologically advanced weapon supply due to their military connections
[X] Robert
Adhoc vote count started by JiggyStreet on Dec 11, 2018 at 4:13 AM, finished with 11 posts and 9 votes.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X]John
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] Plan Robert the Great
[X] The Ricci family. The Ricci's were known for their long curly hair and incredibly short tempers. This family has the largest and most technologically advanced weapon supply due to their military connections
[X] Robert
[X] The Salvali family. A family that was known for it's coldness and brutality. In addition to having some of the top hit-men in the area under contract, their interrogation techniques were known to have broken down many hardened mobsters.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] The Ricci family. The Ricci's were known for their long curly hair and incredibly short tempers. This family has the largest and most technologically advanced weapon supply due to their military connections
[X] The Capello family. A family that was infamous for their money schemes and counterfeit items. They were among the wealthiest mob families in New York.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] The Salvali family. A family that was known for it's coldness and brutality. In addition to having some of the top hit-men in the area under contract, their interrogation techniques were known to have broken down many hardened mobsters.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X]John
Pale skin, slick and greased back black hair, blue eyes. Tall and skinny. Large scar across forehead
Reserved and polite, Very Observant.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X]John
Pale skin, slick and greased back black hair, blue eyes. Tall and skinny. Large, but faded, scar across forehead
Reserved and polite, Very Observant. Also a dog person
Added extra details to a John description. Not a significant change, but I felt like adding them to mine
[X] The Ricci family. The Ricci's were known for their long curly hair and incredibly short tempers. This family has the largest and most technologically advanced weapon supply due to their military connections
[X] Robert
Pale skin, curly blond hair, blue eyes. Tall and muscular.
Athletic and polite, very observant.
Loves history, specially Ancient Rome!
Likes swords and fencing.
[X] The Vescovi family. Considered "The People's Mob" the Vescovi's were the most loved mob in Brooklyn. They were known to donate large amounts of money to charity to help the poor. They also possessed political connections in New York City.
[X] The Salvali family. A family that was known for it's coldness and brutality. In addition to having some of the top hit-men in the area under contract, their interrogation techniques were known to have broken down many hardened mobsters.
I'd like to play an actual criminal on this forum, not some superhero or secretly-a-good-guy criminal.