[OOC] Gangland RP: The Rise

[GingerBoi123]

@OrlanLol

@King Tai
Thanks man, I'll move him to the characters tab now.

[Overlord24]

@King Tai
Got it.

[Orlan]

I'll move him along when I have more time.

[Slendy]

@King Tai @greywolf375

Can I join? :D

[greywolf375]

@Slendy I don't see why not

[EpicKDP]

I thought this was free play. Man I didn't think it was all that serious to be honest

Idk what kind of gang this is.

The mood of this RP is lost to me to be honest . Banchou Joe might not fit into this one if its about true crime, he wouldn't be someone to do crime or randomly hurt people for no reason.

So I might have to make someone else

Can you explain a little bit

[GingerBoi123]

@EpicKDPI'd like to attempt to explain, I was in the previous RP.

What kind of gang did you think it was?

That might sound like a sarcastic response like "Oh, well what kind of gang... bla bla bla." but I am asking seriously. Maybe you should read the other accepted CS'es to get a feel for it.

[Zorogami]

@King TaiHey, sorry i haven't posted yet, the weekend and work right now got me very busy. Am i still in time to post? was the getaway driver idea accepted?

[Zorogami]

Sorry for the double-post, forgot to just add it to the above post.

Richard

Name: Richard “Nitro” Johnson
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Rank: Driver

Appearance:

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Richard is an African American man standing at 5,8” and weighing around 160 pounds. His body is rather slim, but still looks athletic enough. His head is almost always shaved clean, but he likes to keep some beard around his chin. His eyes are of a deep brown, and he usually wears a pair of simple, red glasses.

When it comes to clothing, Richard often wears a simple jeans and tshirt combo, nothing too fancy, as comfort is the most important aspect for him. When the situation requires it, he can be seen wearing a dressing shirt and some chinos. Sneakers are his go-to footwear, and he does not wear any jewelry but a simple silver chain around his neck.

Bio: Richard was born into a middle-class family in a rather calm district of Chicago. His mother is a middle school teacher, his dad used to own a little mechanic shop until he retired. Richard’s childhood was fairly uneventful: He went to school, had okay grades, made friends and did what kids do to pass the time. As he started to get older, he became more and more interested in cars and how they worked, starting to spend more and more time in his dad’s shop, watching him repair cars. It didn’t take long until Richard started working on them as well, learning from his old man the tricks of the trade. It was a fun, a place where he could be by himself to think and work.
If things had gone differently, Richard might have taken over his dad shop once he got old enough, but life seemed to have other plans.

Richard’s friends were good kids for the most part, but there were a few who started to get involved in some shady business. Richard wanted nothing to do with that, until eventually his dad became ill. The medical bills were high, and although his family had been saving up for eventualities, the money ran out too soon. As the financial and medical problems started to weigh down his parents, Richard decided it was time to step up and do something.

His friends gladly accepted him into their small-time gang, robbing little stores and gas stations. Eventually, the group realized that Richard’s ability behind the wheel was unmatched, allowing them to make quick getaways and getting away from the occasional cop car that followed them. Richard knew every street and shortcut in the city, and always took care of his cars to make sure they never let him down. The money they stole was enough to help with the bills, but not nearly enough to save his parents from taking up another credit. Richard realized that, if he wanted to be helpful for real, he needed a gang that fried bigger fish.

Contacting some of the shady people he had met over the years, he eventually landed at the Block 66 HQ, hoping to prove his worth. The group was known for being a tight-knitted family, someone who didn't like outsiders when it came to making business. His offer was a simple one: Richard was the best getaway driver in the city, and he was offering to ride for the crew, as long as the cut was right. It wasn't easy to convince the leader, but after a few succesful getaways, Richard was formely accepted as a member of the crew.

To keep up appearances, he works as a cab driver, which allows him to make some money on the side, as well as the freedom to carry out missions for the crew when needed. His ultimate goal is to save up enough money to help his parents pay for everything.

Personality: Richard is a rather calm and collected individual. When you are going 180mph, you need a clear head and a collected self to make the right decisions and not get caught, and Richard excels at that part. He does not talk much, preferring to be the observant listener in a conversation. He is a fairly simple man, trying his best to help his parents in need. He also dislikes violence, only becoming an attacker when the situation definitely requires it.

This makes Richard a rather weak individual when it comes to confrontation. However, he is skilled with people, a good listener who knows when to give advice and when to keep his mouth shut. It's hard to make Richard nervous, as he almost always keeps a cool head. His personality slightly changes when he is behind the wheel, becoming a lot more ballsy, and well, to some even crazy. Going fast is his motto, and there is very few people who can keep up with him.

Other: Richard is an avid reader, especially crime and thriller novels. When he is working his cab shift, you will usually see him reading a book as he is waiting for a passenger. He also loves listening to music, especially Hip-Hop and RnB.

Hoping this meets expectations, sorry again for the delay

[EpicKDP]

Well, then this character doesn't belong here, he wouldn't do anything to join the gang because he didn't believe in crimes against anyone.

[King Tai]

@Zorogami

you could make him a driver/ carrier but other than that, he's good.

[King Tai]

@Slendy

Yeah you can join and make you character :)

@Orlan

Alright, take your time :)

[greywolf375]

@EpicKDP this seems to be true, but you are still welcome to make a character that would fit, and join with him/her

[King Tai]

@Orlan

your 60 yr old fart can go into the CS tab :D

[Orlan]

I'll move him in eventually.

[greywolf375]

I've got an idea to propose to everyone here: What do you think of doing a sort of "Opinions Sheet" where we put a one or two sentence blurb per other character, saying what our character might say about them? This could also include other groups, such as the gov't, cops, Block 66 itself, and anything else you might want to add. It would be completely optional, I just think that it would be an interesting touch, and a way to get thinking about the RP itself (And a way to tell where ones character might stand with others, especially if they have been in the gang a while. You don't necessarily have to answer about everybody, especially if you want to keep things hidden, and all the info is to be considered OOC info unless otherwise stated)

Example (Rose about Donnie): "He is a good leader, someone I follow because he earned my loyalty. I would follow him to the gates of hell and back."

[Zorogami]

@greywolf375Sounds good, maybe wait until we have every character approved before we do this?

[GingerBoi123]

@greywolf375That's actually a pretty good idea.

[Orlan]

Are you surprised he came up with a good idea?

[GingerBoi123]

@OrlanOf course not!