The year is 1933 and the country is turning into a powder keg of organized crime. Law breakers who are caught keep silent and are in time broken out by their bosses lawyer in exchange for upholding Omerta, the code of silence. These mobsters are most happy to oblidge and those offered rewards in exchange for turning against their families are dispatched to meet their makers. Some slower than others however...
In the town of chicago the aging Don Quixlote calls his final meeting. Present are his firstly his familly who he keeps close to himself and far away from danger. Secondly are his trusted advisers who he calls his 'right men'. Finally, their are the Capos who run bigger pieces of the Don's operation in exchange for a cut. The Don, your father, receives a standing ovation from everyone but he quickly opens his arms and gestures for all to take their seats.
"Ladies and Gentleman, as you all know I have turned 64 a week ago. I have had the blessings of our last papa to keep the family business alive and keep our worthy friends from poverty. Many of you may know some of our associates extended family who have come to the shores of this great country but receive no opportunity. They came to us and we gave them opportunity. For that we are all noble despite what many may think.
That does however does not excuse the means but it is the ends that matter to us and our families. I look forward to facing judgement from God almighty but lets be honest hard men are meant to go to hell and look up to see their loving wives angels. I only hope when I get to St. Peters gate I can see Delilah one more time."
Everyone remains quite and you were forewarned this is not going to be a 'business as usual' meeting because of the Don's retirement. That said, you can tell this is the one and only time a Don is allowed to show weakness.
"I have done what I can to prepare us all for the future by raising the next Don myself. For one year, he'll be running operations under my care and then i'll fully retire. I expect the people in this room who call me papa, Don, Boss, and Friend to treat thier new boss the same way." He gestures to you and the whole room looks at you.
((Character creation below))
Name: First and Last name (It should be noted that the familly name will be what I call your mobster familly. For example Corleone, Gambino, Genovesse, and etc.)
Age: (20-25 will be accepted because that was the average age of gangsters)
Gender: Will they call you Don or Donna?
Ethnicity: (You are American but where do your roots stretch? Ireland, Italy, Germany, China, Russia, and etc. This is mostly flavor.)
Leadership style: Brutal. The last Don taught you how to be aggresive and tightfisted. You fought kids for fun, sport, and sometimes for other ends. You won a lot of respect from the other kids of your familly including the Capos children who stand to inherit their parents position also one day. If anyone messes with your operation, familly, associates, or you. Well they'll disapear very quickly and if they reappear they won't ever feel okay again.
Deal Maker. When it came to making 'contracts' you could almost be called a buisness man yourself. You remember selling candy at different prices in the parties of other kids at school and church. These friends in turn sold them and gave you a cut of whatever they made out of respect. Your high point was getting your Math teacher to give you an A for starting a business club in your high school which let you take it easy for most years.
Knife man: You read alot as kid and about how to topple leaders using intrigue, subtlety, and even assassination. While you never needed any of it to be the heir to your families dynasty it will surely help prevent attacks or splits from within your families kingdom here.
Other upbringing?
((Cmon guys lets play. If anything this could turn into a great game or someone may do something like this in the future.))
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Topic: The Family (A Mafia Suggestion game) (Read 1712 times)