What's that? You're in prison? Oh no! Well, it's a good thing prison is known for it's friendly atmosphere! So a life sentence shouldn't be too bad... 

Welcome to Seven Hills Prison, in the sleepy town of Seven Hills, Nebraska. The prison holds roughly one hundred and fifty happy inmates. Of course, it has contraband, semi-corrupt guards, and gangs. You know, why don't we just take you on a tour...

[color=red]The Prisoners[/color]

Ah, the prisoners. There are exactly 148 (not including you, of course). Most are in for murder, burglary, and "tax evasion." 93 are male and 55 are female. 

Remember, each prisoner is a snowflake! Even you. Don't believe me? This looks like a job for... character sheet!

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[color=orange]The Guards[/color]

There are 37 guards, 24 male and 13 female. This includes the Warden, known simply as... "The Warden." Or Joe. Joe works too. The Warden is immune to corruption.

Some are corrupt and will do certain things in return for favors and money. The guards are stationed at different areas of the prison and handle different tasks. Different gangs also have different connections with different guards. Some might even be on a specific gang's pay roll. "So how do I know which guards are corrupt and which ones aren't?" Simple! You find out by asking prisoners. 

The only other staff members are the three medical personnel working in the medical area.

[color=yellow]The Contraband[/color]

Contraband can be acquired from six sources. These include one of the corrupt guards and a member from each of the five gangs within the prison. Contraband consists of commodities, weapons, drugs, and other things that you probably shouldn't have. If you are caught with contraband by the wrong guards or prisoners, you could face serious consequences.

[color=blue]The Architecture[/color]

There are eight main areas of the prison. 

1. The cells, where you sleep with a random cell mate. 
2. The "field," where you socialize with other inmates and exercise.
3. The cafeteria, where you eat food. 
4. The work areas, where you do a job (if you have one).
5. Solitary, or the over glorified time out corner. 
6. The visiting area, where you can see your friends and family.
7. The showers, where you go to clean off after dinner each day.
8. The medical area, where you only go if you have been injured.

Males are separated from the females, but they can see each other through the gates when they go to the field and when eating in the cafeteria. They can also run into each other during free time. 

[color=purple]The Gangs[/color]

There are five gangs. Not every prisoner is affiliated with a gang, but many are. With the exception of the Emerald Coyotes, the gangs all can have both male and female prisoners.

1. The Eagles are a group of about five former military veterans. More of a club than a gang, The Eagles only allow ex-military to join. They are essentially the Switzerland group of the prison, and offer contraband to anyone willing to pay, regardless of their motives. Although there are only five of them, crossing them is dangerous for the other gangs, as it would likely result in a major loss in respect.  

2. The Brown Knives are a group of about twenty five inmates. They are in a rivalry with the Tigers and Cobra Tooth. The Brown Knives are led by Paul McKinney, who fairly professional and dignified. A true gentleman. Their goal is simple- control of the prison. They are less aggressive than the other two gangs, and often aren't involved in killings. They are often able to smuggle in commodities, but you need some sort of relationship with the Brown Knives in order to deal with them. Although small, they are quite organized, making them a difficult opponent for the Cobra Tooth Gang. 

3. The Cobra Tooth Gang is led by Eli Collins. The forty-five members of this gang are rough, stereotypical prisoners. They are the biggest gang, and often threaten the Brown Knives and Tigers. Their contraband is a tad more diverse than the contraband offered by the Eagles and is available for lower prices. But purchasing their contraband almost always requires a membership.

4. The Tiger Gang is more of a cult than a gang. Members must go through a... peculiar... initiation process. The twenty five members of this gang are the most skilled fighters and often the most deadly. It is led by Tin Ling, who has killed countless people and was a former drug lord. It is definitely the best source of contraband weapons, but you need a relationship with the group first. They like to maintain their hold on the prison, but never challenge the other gangs in order to increase their powers, making the Cobra Tooth Gang and Brown Knives more likely to focus on undermining each other than the Tiger Gang. They typically only increase influence by recruiting and providing contraband weapons in exchange for favors.

5. The Emerald Coyotes are an all female gang. With fifteen members, it is the smallest, yet among the females of the prison, it is fairly important. It's size doesn't prevent it from remaining influential and ruthless. Members of this gang aren't particularly concerned with control outside of the female inmates, and really on seek control in that aspect.

[color=pink]The Goal[/color]

So what's the point of this? What are you trying to do? For some characters, the goal is survival. For others, escape. Some seek total control of the gangs and prison. It really depends on you and the character you choose to create. In order to "win" this RP, you must achieve that goal.

[color=Brown]The Routine[/color]

This is a typical day in the prison:

1- Wake up
2- Breakfast
3- Exercise in "The Field"
4- Go to job or free time (NOTE: you start out with no job)
5- Lunch
6- Visiting hours or free time
7- Free time
8- Dinner
9- Showers
10- Sleep

[color=green]The Jobs[/color]

There are a few jobs available. These can be a source of money which can be used to be contraband and other items. They can also be a valuable way of getting specific items. The jobs include, but are not limited to a job as the prison's janitor, mail deliverer, launderer, and gardener. 

Some jobs will be available for you early on. Available jobs will be posted on a board you can view during free time. There may be temporary jobs that you only do one time, like a chore that you can help out with.