With the leader of the Gambino family having pulled their entire assets out of the city in response to the Russians overwhelming attacks toward their under-bosses, the Luccheses have found themselves to be the last remaining representative of the Cosa Nostra’s original Five Families in New York. While the blood of their murdered Don, Massimo Lucchese, may still be wet on the pavement; the family business continues riding on it’s lucrative wave carried through from the late 90’s, with investments— corrupt and otherwise— in various real estate and shipping companies, cafes and nightclubs, and particular areas of the stock-market. They also have a good stake in the drug and arms trafficking market to and from certain places in the Middle East; the distribution of which, among other things, the Russians’ presence jeopardizes. The old traditions of the Cosa Nostra, stapled in its male-dominated hierarchies and emphasis on solid familial bases, continues to govern the Luccheses in the face of what may become a very messy war indeed. THE LUCCHESE HIERARCHY The Boss – (Male) The respected patriarch and leader of the family, often referred to as the Don or the Godfather. He is the powerhouse behind every business transaction of any variation; taking care of his matters through his chain of command, never directly. His word is law, as they say, and it’s the responsibility of his underbosses, each appointed personally by him or the leader who came before him, to see his desires turned into fruition. After the murder of Massimo, this responsibility has been placed in the hand of his eldest son, known for his quick temper and passionate love for his family; the tradition of passing from father-to-son is very intact here. The Underbosses – (Male) Each man having been carefully selected from the breadth of Lucchese mafioso, they are second in the Cosa Nostra’s chain of command, and men of obvious great respect and capability; people ‘in the know’, recognise their names immediately and either react with reverence or dread The Underbosses oversee the developments of each Capo, keeping a constant commentary over their handling of the missions they’re given, and act as superior middle-men between them and the Boss, relaying his instructions as they come. When there is great trouble, they are among the Boss’ most trusted council. The Consigliere – (Male) The single-most important counsellor to the family. The Consigliere, as a general rule, is always equipped with a clean history with the law and a good profile in society which would naturally downplay his involvement in the Boss’s affairs. He’s among the family’s most faithful affiliates and is respected as such. A legitimate businessman-- most commonly, a lawyer-- who advises on the Lucchese’s valid business pursuits, as well as all matters dark and bloody, his expertise is particularly in assisting the family in creating and maintaining strong ties with political figureheads and important members of the justice system. The Caporegime – (Male) When one has been ‘around the block’ for long enough, and have been clearly proven to be reliable and diligent men, they may be fortunate enough to be appointed as a Capo. It takes time and a great deal of effort; they have to impress the Underboss they’re appointed under, and what with the tendency of men being harder to impress the older they get, that’s usually a difficult feat. They’re the leaders of the numerous crews of "button-men" who physically carry out the Boss’ orders, whilst usually being in charge of their own, smaller families as well. The Soldiers – (Male + Female) In the Lucchese’s way of sticking to tradition, they only accept Italians; in this way do they differ from the Russians, who open their arms to any nationality and sex. As the Lucchese’s ascension to ‘greatness’ was originally made with pure intentions-- for Sicilians to be able to help other Sicilians-- the Lucchese elders do their best to condition the younger generations into believing selectivity and familial elitism is among the family’s greatest assets. Every trooper is of Italian descent and usually has some distant blood connection to the Lucchese family. While the rare woman is accepted, Italian sexism and stubbornness makes it a difficult and unwelcome profession to most of the fairer sex; every soldier figures out early that they’re in competition with each other for kudos and bonuses, after all. The Royal Family
THE MAFIA KING
Likes to let the Femme Fatale think she's got him, loathes the K-Fed, rejected the Black Widow, childhood friends with the Heroin Addict.
"He is the big man in town now that his father has passed away and he has taken over the family business..."
THE MR. NORMAL
Childhood sweethearts with the Nice Twin, loathes the Life of the Party, secretly pursued by the Femme Fatale.
"He wanted a normal life with the white picket fence and betty crocker, but blood is thicker than water..."
THE MAFIA PRINCESS
Check again soon!
"Everyone knows what will happen if you mess with her..."
The Extended Family
THE CLYDE
Punched the Troublemaker for hitting on the Bonnie, once dated the Nice Twin, friends with the Life of the Party.
"He robbed some banks with his girlfriend and is now a wanted criminal..."
THE FIRECRACKER
Likes to make fun of the Nymph, has an on-again off-again relationship with the Troublemaker, good friends with theDriver.
"She's a little frisky but the guys love it..."
THE GRAVE DIGGER
Has a business relationship with the Assassin, used to date the Pathological Liar, has secretly worked with the Attorney
"He's paid handsomely to clean up everyone's messes..."
THE FEMME FATALE
Likes to make the Mafia King think he's got her, hates the Naughty Twin, secretly has her eye on Mr. Normal.
"She gets what she wants..."
THE HEROIN ADDICT
Divorced from the Single Mother, good friends with the Undercover Cop, childhood friends with the Mafia King.
"He's so addicted that he'll forget to pay child support because he used the cash for drugs..."
THE SOCIALITE
Close friends with the Life of the Party, once dated the K-Fed, a blackmailed client of the Candyman.
"She's the mafia's very own Paris Hilton..."
THE TWINS ( 2 spots )
Naughty twin: Had a fling with the Candyman, hates the Femme Fatale, has a soft spot for the Hopeful.
Good twin: Used to date the Clyde, childhood sweethearts with Mr. Normal, old friends with the Peacemaker.
"One is loving the organized crime, the other not so much..."
The Associates And Family Friends
THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
Owes the Candyman money, friends with the K-Fed and the Socialite, loathed by Mr. Normal.
"He knows where the best clubs are and how to score free drinks..."
THE TROUBLEMAKER
Got punched in the face by the Clyde for hitting on the Bonnie, has an on-again off-again relationship with the Firecracker, brother of the Attorney.
"Everyone loves the bad-boy, right?..."
THE HOPEFUL
Inspires a soft spot in the Naughty Twin, friends with the Reformed, views the Mobster's Wife as a potential way in.
"He wants to make something of himself..."
THE BACKALLEY SURGEON
Undercover Cop has a personal vendetta against him, has worked on the Hitman, has been represented by the Attorney.
"They revoked his license but business has never been so good..."
THE HITMAN
Brother of the Tease and the Mobster's Wife, has been treated by the Backalley Surgeon, business partners with the Robber.
"He takes care of your dirty laundry..."
THE UNDERCOVER COP
Poses as a friend to the Heroin Addict,even if it's not just an act anymore, has a personal vendetta against the Backalley Surgeon, pursued by the Clueless.
"No one suspects him, but they have every right to..."
THE PEACEMAKER
Friends with the Good Twin, brother of the Mobster's Wife, the Tease and the Hitman, works with the Attorney.
"He wants everyone to make love, not war..."
THE ROBBER
Business partners with the Hitman, once dated the Tease, childhood friends with the Bonnie.
"He's a wanted criminal and wanted by all the ladies..."
THE TEASE
Sister to the Mobster's Wife, the Peacemaker and the Hitman, once dated the Robber, friends with the Nymph.
"She gives you a taste but leaves you wanting more..."
THE MOBSTER'S WIFE
Sister to the Tease, the Peacemaker and the Hitman, close cousin to the Southern Belle.
"She had no idea that 'til death do you part' might mean tomorrow..."
THE BONNIE
Once dated the Reformed, friends with the Pathological Liar, childhood friends with the Robber.
"She uses her sex appeal to rob banks with her boyfriend..."
THE ASSASSIN
Contact for the Mole, friends with the Pathological Liar, has dated the Robber.
"She's one of the greatest female assassins in the US... and not even legal..."
THE NYMPH
Teased by the Firecracker and the Driver, used for sex by the Attorney, good friends with the Tease.
"Sex is her calling. She'd die without it..."
THE DRIVER
Good friends with the Firecracker, despises the Nymph, sister to the Idiot.
"She's the 'mother' to a great many heists..."
THE SOUTHERN BELLE
Romantically interested in the Reformed, close cousin to the Mobster's Wife, pursued by the Idiot.
"After years away, she can't believe what her home's become..."
THE ATTORNEY
Brother of the Troublemaker, uses the Nymphfor sex, represented the Backalley Surgeon and has secretly hired the Grave Digger.
"He started off aiding one side, but now he's working both in secret..."
THE BLACK WIDOW
Sister to the Single Mother, tracked by the Mole, once rejected by the Mafia King.
"Along came this spider and no one can deny her..."
THE IDIOT
Brother of the Driver, dated the Clueless in high school, pursuing the Southern Belle.
"A high school drop out who isn't the sharpest scissors in the drawer..."
THE CLUELESS
Dated the Idiot in high school, romantically interested in the Undercover Cop, friends with the Hopeful.
"The last thing you said went straight over her head..."
THE REFORMED
Once dated the Bonnie, is attracted to the Southern Belle, friends with the Hopeful, used to date the Pathological Liar, has secretly worked with the Attorney..
"He left once but now he wants back in..."
THE K-FED
Once dated the Socialite, friends with the Life of the Party, loathed by the Mafia King.
"All the women he's dated have spoiled him rotten..."
THE PATHELOGICAL LIAR
Has a business relationship with the Assassin, friends with the Bonnie, used to date the Grave Digger.
"She is trying to wrap a certain Russian boy around her finger so she can feed the Lucchese's needed information..."
THE MOLE
Neighbour to the Single Mother, contacts with the Assassin, tracks the Black Widow's crimes.
"He doesn't leave his home unless he absolutely has to..."
THE SINGLE MOTHER
Divorced from the Heroin Addict, neighbour to the Mole, friends with the Clueless..
"They always told her she deserved better..."
THE CANDYMAN
Blackmails the Socialite, had a fling with the Naughty Twin,, is owed money by the Life of the Party.
"His incredible fixes always come with a price..." |
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Underline = Approved/taken character.
Italics = No more challenges accepted; up to two per premade are allowed.
£ = Approved Underboss (2 slots available).
ç = Approved Capo. (2 slots available).
¶ = Approved Soldier. (6 slots available.)
While characters that differ from the premades are actually accepted, we ask that self-made titles and concepts aren’t overly dramatic— no THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN/MAN ALIVE, please!— and mesh well with the reality of the game. While we have set it up so that there are at least three pre-existing ties between characters, they are set up as RUMOURS, so it's up to individual players as to how/whether they're explored, or if they're nothing but false gossip. The Lucchese’s head family is not up for any additions that haven’t been mentioned at this point in time, but there are plenty of spots in the extended family to fill that void. |
