Smoke and Mirrors

Ophelia · Apr 22, 2012

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Smoke and Mirrors
Welcome to the beautiful city of Veronica: magnificent, multi-ethnic, metropolitan, a veritable Mecca of the business world, and home to the Valleti Mafia...

The Valletti Mafia is a generation's old organized crime empire run by the infamous and wealthy Valletti family. The Valletti family itself is known for being sharp-dressed sharp-witted, eccentric, and profoundly complex if not markedly dysfunctional. The mafia's activities include protections racketeering, loansharking, arms and drug trafficking, bootlegging, brothels, and illegal gambling. Their central drives are profit and influence but they do follow a loose moral code and refrain from exacting unnecessary harm on innocent civilians or taking part in businesses known for unconscionable human rights abuses (i.e. human trafficking). That being said, if you cross them or get in their way don't hope for mercy. They're ruthless where it counts. Don't hope for much help from the law either. The police and other organizations have been vainly trying to shut the Valletti mob down for decades and never succeeded. If you're looking for them know that an image of class is maintained by all of the upper members and they are identifiable by their simple dark designer clothes. They differ from traditional mob families in that they know the potential of untapped resources. As a result they have a commitment to education and gender equality among their members. Many of the members have been known to be as young as 18 when they entered into their position in the mafia.

Recent troubles have included small power disputes and the increasing clout of the rival Mirralli Mafia. The Mirralli Mafia has a very similar structure to the Valletti Mafia but little else is known about them. In addition, there have been whispers about the FBI becoming increasingly interested in the Vallettis and suspicions regarding undercover agents are high. Nonetheless, the rising Mirralli status and the FBI rumors have put the Vallettis in a wary position of guarding their empire more closely than ever before. All of this comes at a somber time considering the recent death of esteemed capo Cyprus "Star-Tooth" Valletti, the head of the mafia's bootlegging operation. High expectations have been levied on his replacement but there only time will tell.

The Hierarchy:

Boss: The head of the family with absolute control over the entire mafia. This individual, typically well past middle-age, is looked to as a source of wisdom and authority. They must affirm mafia plans before they are to be carried out and they can promote/do away with any other member they wish. They're expected to uphold tradition.
Underboss: Son or daughter of the boss and future inheritor of the mafia. Chosen by the boss, they work directly with the boss and are often consulted in making decisions for the mafia.
Capos: A group of roughly one dozen close relatives of the boss or and underboss. Each runs a specific faction of the business (i.e. drug trafficking) and have many soldiers and associates answering to them. They report back to the boss or underboss. They are recognized for their business formal style of dress, class, and extensive knowledge of their trade.
Soldiers: The highest position in the mob that need not be a blood relative of the boss. They are full time workers in the criminal activity of the mafia. They are respected for their dedication but deal directly in very dangerous situations. Their numbers can be quite large depending on the size of the mafia.
Associates: Like soldiers, but don't work as directly with the mob as others and aren't considered formal members. They typically have a legitimate and legal source of work as well. Their safety is not as important to the mob as others, although they might pay to have the mafia's protection. At the same time they are less likely to be targeted by rival mobs or begrudged victims. An example of an associate might be a bar-owner who allows their business to be used as a base of operations by the mob.
Employees: These are employees of the mob for completely legal purposes such as chauffeurs, body guards, and accountants. Their loyalty and secrecy is expected but they typically are not bothered by the police.

Character Sheets:
(message these to me and I'll put the accepted ones up)

(Link to a real or realistic pic of your character)

NAME: (First Middle Last)
ALIASES: ( and/or nicknames. Most mafios have one so keep that in mind.)
SEX: (M or F)
AGE:
DESCRIPTION: (Physical description. Fill this out even if you have the pic.)
CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: (Valletti Mafia, Mirralli Mafia, etc.)
FAMILY BACKGROUND: (Things such as sexual orientation, relationship status, # of children if any, living arrangements, at the end of this section type Mother: [Mother's first and last name]; and Father: [Father's first and last name] without the brackets)
WEAPONS: (What you typically have on your person. Don't go crazy, please.)
TITLE: (See "The Hierarchy" for mobsters. If other, just put regular job title here.)
JOB DESCRIPTION: (Specify your position here. A description of what your character does day to day may also help)
MODUS OPERANDI: (Fancy term for personality. Their traits, habits, pathologies, etc.)
HISTORY: (Brief life history)

FBI Archives:
(a.k.a. Accepted Characters)

ARIELA "SIREN" VACANE (bluberriexD)

[SPOILI]NAME: Ariela Sirene Vacane
ALIASES: Siren (like the Siren's song)
SEX: F
AGE: 19
DESCRIPTION: Stands short of five feet, and six inches. Long, toned legs. Curvy as can be, and makes any outfit work. Caramel Eyes, soft yet fierce.
CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: Valletti Mafia, possible others.
FAMILY BACKGROUND: She has many brothers, they could possibly be in the mafia as well...? Mother: Vivah Symphony Vacane; Father: Cornelius Elijah Vacane.
WEAPONS: Usually carries a regular pistol, something a cop would usually have, and on occasionally a hand knife, that she knows how to throw.
TITLE: Employee
JOB DESCRIPTION: Valletti secretary, police informant, and stripper at night. Seduces men to get information, tricks people, manipulates to get what she wants, etc.
MODUS OPERANDI: Seductive, Deep, Sensual, Thrilling, Adventurous, Smart, Etc.
HISTORY: Youngest of ten, and has deep thoughts that she just can't seem to consume. Great at drawing, but has never tried to do anything with it; mostly a secret. Wishes to be understood, and not underestimated...

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DOMINIC "JIMMY THE JACKAL" VALLETTI (Duffy)

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NAME: Dominic Janus Valletti
ALIASES: Jimmy the Jackal
SEX: M
AGE: 25
DESCRIPTION: Dark short hair, brown eyes, about 5'9" muscly build,wears a dark black suit with shades.
CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: Valletti Mafia
FAMILY BACKGROUND: Heterosexual family background, not married or in a relationship with anyone (More of a ladies man), no children. Mother: April Cooper; Father: James Cooper
WEAPONS: Carries two EKOL Jackal pistols (Reason he was given his nickname) and a flick knife
TITLE: Capo
JOB DESCRIPTION: Capo, runs the brothels.
MODUS OPERANDI: Dominic is a very harsh and mean man who rarely shows anything good inside him, he doesn't like to have people who screw him or his family around anyone who does this he deals with harshly. Dominic is normally found in the nearest strip club whenever he doesn't have any business to deal with and is normally smoking a Cuban Cigar
HISTORY: Dominic was born and has always lived in the city, he was never up to any good in school and was always in trouble after a year or so he was pulled out of school and taught by his father who at the time was the head of the Human Trafficking within the Valletti family, after his fathers death he took up the role and took after his father.

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BENITO "BENNY THE BLADE" VALLETTI (I_AM_THAT_IS)

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NAME: Benito Vincent Valletti
ALIASES: Benny the Blade
SEX: M
AGE: 27
DESCRIPTION: Tall, moderately built, short dark hair with bangs
CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: Valletti Mafia
FAMILY BACKGROUND: Benny is a single straight man that lives in a house with a bit of land provided by the family. Mother: Gianna Valletti; Father: Alfonso Valletti
WEAPONS: Long Machete and a .45 caliber handgun
TITLE: Capo
JOB DESCRIPTION: Arms dealing, importing and exporting arms for the family. He meets with several gun retail stores as well as some mercenary groups.
MODUS OPERANDI: Benny is completely dedicated to the family and to his work. He is smart and researched all that he can so that he will be able to talking any conversation. He is also very well versed in the law so that he will not get flustered easily when talking to the authorities. Benny doesn't talk much though so when he does it would be good to listen. He has strong opinions about the world and because of this he has become somewhat cynical that comes out more prominently in his sarcasm.
HISTORY: Benny was born into the family ans from a young age was always tried to be in the business. However he was young and the family didn't want him to be in the business just yet. As he grew older he would sneak a listen at the meetings of the boss and the underbosses and learned all that he could about the business. not very often would he get caught but he did and he paid for it in various and sundry way. He life was good, he lived comfortably and had all that he wanted at his finger tips. Finally he graduated high school and decided that the best way to serve the family was to get an education at a higher level, so he went to law school which the Vallettis were all too happy to pay for. while in law school he took several martial arts and became a very competent hand to hand fighter. He also became very efficient at using melee weapons such as swords or knives and staffs or staff like weapons. While learning martial skills Benny thought that it would be prudent to learn how to use a simple handgun and as well became quite efficient at it. He obtained his license a the age of 25 and moved back with his family and entered in to the mafia. For the last two years he has worked his way up, with the little help of being blood related to the family, to the position of Capo and more specifically the overseer of the arms dealings of the family.

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Duffy · Apr 22, 2012

Hey hope this character is ok :) There we go just tweaked it abit, also changed my faction leadership :) Brothels is fine it fits in well with my character :)

NAME: Dominic Janus Valletti
ALIASES: Jimmy the Jackal
SEX: Male
AGE: 25
DESCRIPTION: Dark short hair, brown eyes, about 5 9", muscly build, wears a dark black suit with shades.
CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: Valletti Mafia
FAMILY BACKGROUND: Heterosexual family background, not married or in a relationship with anyone (More of a ladies man), no children : Mother's first and last name: April Cooper Father: James Cooper
WEAPONS: Carries two EKOL Jackal pistols (Reason he was given his nickname) and a flick knife
TITLE: (See "The Hierarchy" for mobsters. If other, just put regular job title here.)
JOB DESCRIPTION: Capo (Brothels)
MODUS OPERANDI: Dominic is a very harsh and mean man who rarely shows anything good inside him, he doesn't like to have people who screw him or his family around anyone who does this he deals with harshly. Dominic is normally found in the nearest strip club whenever he doesn't have any business to deal with and is normally smoking a Cuban Cigar
HISTORY: Dominic was born and has always lived in the city, he was never up to any good in school and was always in trouble after a year or so he was pulled out of school and taught by his father who at the time was the head of the Human Trafficking within the Valletti family, after his fathers death he took up the role and took after his father.

Ophelia · Apr 22, 2012

Ooh, I like it! But to be a Capo he'll have to be a relative of the Vallettis. Add some kind of blood connection and it'll be perfect!

Count Lanier · Apr 22, 2012

NAME: Benito Vincent Valletti
ALIASES: Benny the Blade
SEX: Male
AGE: 27
DESCRIPTION:

CRIMINAL ASSOCIATES: Valletti Mafia
FAMILY BACKGROUND: Benny is a single straight man that lives in a house with a bit of land provided by the family. Mother: Gianna Valletti, Father: Alfonso Valletti
WEAPONS: Long Machete and a .45 caliber handgun
TITLE: Capo
JOB DESCRIPTION: Arms dealing, importing and exporting arms for the family. He meets with several gun retail stores as well as some mercenary groups.
MODUS OPERANDI: Benny is completely dedicated to the family and to his work. He is smart and researched all that he can so that he will be able to talking any conversation. He is also very well versed in the law so that he will not get flustered easily when talking to the authorities. Benny doesn't talk much though so when he does it would be good to listen. He has strong opinions about the world and because of this he has become somewhat cynical that comes out more prominently in his sarcasm.

HISTORY: Benny was born into the family ans from a young age was always tried to be in the business. However he was young and the family didn't want him to be in the business just yet. As he grew older he would sneak a listen at the meetings of the boss and the underbosses and learned all that he could about the business. not very often would he get caught but he did and he paid for it in various and sundry way. He life was good, he lived comfortably and had all that he wanted at his finger tips. Finally he graduated high school and decided that the best way to serve the family was to get an education at a higher level, so he went to law school which the Vallettis were all too happy to pay for. while in law school he took several martial arts and became a very competent hand to hand fighter. He also became very efficient at using melee weapons such as swords or knives and staffs or staff like weapons. While learning martial skills Benny thought that it would be prudent to learn how to use a simple handgun and as well became quite efficient at it. He obtained his license a the age of 25 and moved back with his family and entered in to the mafia. For the last two years he has worked his way up, with the little help of being blood related to the family, to the position of Capo and more specifically the overseer of the arms dealings of the family.

Monster · Apr 22, 2012

I will be posting a character sheet shortly, love the concept.

Ophelia · Apr 22, 2012

Duffy and I_AM are accepted! I'll get those up! Also thank you, monstrous. :)

Oh Duffy, I just noticed Jimmy was on "Human Trafficking" but the Vallettis don't do that. I'm just going to change it to brothels and if you want it to be something else. Tell me.

bluberriexD · Apr 24, 2012

so, when are we starting? :D

Ophelia · Apr 24, 2012

I'm still waiting for a couple of people who are working on apps. So I'm not sure yet.

bluberriexD · Apr 24, 2012

ohkay dohkay :D just making sure :D

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