Trash Panda

The Island

I'd be okay with starting soon :)

Also, I may make a second character later if I feel like it

A Day and a Night of Crime

For a while, there was no activity in the coffee shop of any interest to Vinny. The employees were playing a game of poker behind the counter. They could get away with it since they rarely had customers these days. Antonio was getting notably bored, drumming his fingers on the table with one hand and reaching for his cell phone every few minutes to check for text messages. He was probably waiting for a reply from some new girl. The boy was a hopeless romantic. Vinny couldn't say he blamed him, but with their careers in the mafia, what sane woman would even look twice at them? Antonio was just going to have to learn that the hard way.

Figuring nothing new was going to happen, Vinny was just about to get up from his seat at the table. Suddenly, he heard the long awaited chime of the bell, signaling that someone had opened the door. It was old fashioned, but it was one of the little details he liked about this store. At the sound, the workers hustled to stuff their playing cards and chips into a bag and get back to their stations. The commotion was almost like something out of an old cartoon, with characters running this way and that while crashing into one another in a mad dash. Vinny cracked a smile. He glanced back at the door to see who had come in today.

Wait a mo'...

Vinny stiffened, staring at the girl as she stepped up to the counter. Could it be? But what was one of them doing at a place like this? The Addario family had claimed this part of New York! He felt irritation bubble up in his gut, but forced it back down. He couldn't afford to blow his cover. Not with the police so close by. Besides, chances were the girl wouldn't recognize him or Antonio. Vinny was an expert at staying below the radar - most of the other family didn't know his face, even if they had heard his name - and Antonio hadn't been involved long enough to build up a solid reputation.

Vinny realized he was staring quite obviously and hurriedly dropped his gaze to the table. She had probably noticed already, but hopefully she would just brush him off as some random creepy guy. Still, he couldn't help the slight curl of his lip at the thought of a member of the Campione family so close to him. If he made a quick 'hit and run,' he would probably be able to get away without too much trouble, but then again... He sneaked a peek at the employees. There were too many witnesses. There was no way he'd be able to show his face in this part of town for a good month or more if he caused a scene. Best to just sit and wait her out, Vinny decided.

Unfortunately, Antonio had other plans.

He was staring wide-eyed at the girl, completely unaware of who she was. He met Vinny's eyes and raised his brows as if to say: 'I'm gonna go for it.' Vinny shook his head and glared at his companion, trying to get the message across without words. Who knows if the girl had magic to allow her to enhance her hearing or to summon a beast that could act as her lookout. He wasn't willing to risk it.

Antonio missed the cue. His face was taken over by a goofy grin, and he combed his fingers through his hair, preparing himself to get up and approach the girl. Vinny shot out a hand to grab Antonio's arm. He glowered at him more fiercely and jerked his head towards the girl, trying to convey that she was off the market. This time, Antonio seemed to understand. At least, he didn't try to get up again, and that was good enough for Vinny. He could explain later. For now, they would just have to sit back and wait her out.

A Day and a Night of Crime

Someone else can come into the coffee shop to interact with Vinny, or I have an NPC in mind for a different situation if no one wants to :P

A Day and a Night of Crime

From the crowd of spectators, a single man slipped away. He ran his fingers through his hair and stuffed his hands in his pockets. Reporters and curious bystanders pushed past from all directions, so the lone man was lost in the throng. The police would never see him, and he knew that, so he let himself move at a slow pace and used the time to take in the scene. Of course the reporters would be pressing to find out which family was responsible and the detectives would be unwilling to tell them, but that didn’t matter.

He already knew.

“Vincenzo.”

Vinny turned at the familiar baritone, spoken softly enough that he barely heard it above the bustle of the crowd. Another man was approaching him from across the street. He walked with an odd gait, leaning a bit more heavily on his right side. It was the only visible sign of his previous injuries from the fight with them so long ago. The man stopped beside Vinny and let out a low whistle when he observed the crime scene.

“He sure did a number on the guy, he did.”

“Yeah, we shouldn’t stick around,” Vinny murmured in reply, narrowing his eyes as he watched the police. Their close proximity made him uncomfortable. He shifted his weight, tipping his chin up slightly to mask his agitation. “Come on, Antonio. Let’s bounce.” He grabbed the other man’s arm and gently steered him away from the murder scene. Antonio got the hint. He was fairly new to the “family,” but he was learning the cues quickly. That was why Vinny liked him, he supposed.

“Vincenzo.”

“I told you not to call me that.”

“Um, right. Vinny, you don’t think they’ll figure it out, do you? The murder, I mean.”

“I doubt it,” Vinny frowned. The two mobsters were now far enough away from the action that he felt a bit more comfortable discussing the scene in the open. “They usually can’t tell the difference between Campione and Addario crimes. Even if they got that right, they would have to narrow it down to one of us. And if, by some miracle, they get that, then we can just disappear. You remember what I taught you, right?” Antonio gave a small nod. “Good. It’ll come in handy if the police start getting too close.”

Antonio let his silence be the answer to that, and the conversation ended. The two walked in reticence for a while until they came upon a small coffee shop. It wasn’t very well known and received very few customers anymore. Vinny found the quaint little place to be very peaceful. The two stepped inside, ordered coffee, and found places to sit at a table in the far back corner. Vinny could tell Antonio had more he wanted to say, but he wasn’t in the mood to discuss mafia life with him. Instead, Vinny kept his eyes fixed on the coffee shop door. It didn’t get many visitors, this was true, but the few it did get were often amusing characters.

Perhaps someone interesting would come in today.

A Day and a Night of Crime

I should have a post up in a few minutes :o

A Day and a Night of Crime

...Hide is totally the kind of guy Vinny would take advantage of XD

A Day and a Night of Crime

Wow, this hasn't even been up for a whole 24 hours and there's already 4 CS's and more to come o.o I'm impressed

A Day and a Night of Crime

I might add more later. Hope this is good for now



Family: Addario

Rank: Soldier (head of a small crew that could be NPCs or other players if they want to join)

Name: Vincenzo “Vinny” Addario

Age: 25

Gender: Male

Aspect When Vinny summons creatures, black markings that look like vine tattoos appear on his hand and arm. The stronger the creature, the more vines appear on his body. If they reach past his shoulder, they have a negative impact on his physical health and almost act like a poison. This also works the same way with hexes and curses. He can only use so many before the tattoo-like markings affect his wellbeing.

Core(s): Death and Summon

Spells:
1. Lues Toxicum (hex that inflicts the target with poison; major enchantment; the stronger the poison, the higher the toll)
2. Confusionem Infligere (hex that muddles the mind of the target, causing confusion; minor enchantment; lasts for up to ten minutes)
3. Morsum Addo (hex that inflicts the target with blinding pain; major enchantment; lasts for up to five minutes)
4. Vocatus Beastae (summons up to four large wolves; one lasts for up to fifteen minutes; four last for up to five minutes)
5. Vocatus Acerbi (summons a dark beast; lasts for up to ten minutes)

Why?

Vinny was born into the family and harbors a deep hatred for the Campione family.

Personality & Quirks

When he’s not among his family members, Vinny mingles among the regular people under different aliases. He acts friendly, but has a cold smile that has an almost lifeless quality to it. Because of this, those who have an acute social perception don’t trust him, but the majority of people he interacts with think he is just a normal guy. Vinny uses this to blend in among the common people when he feels it is necessary, such as if the police are on his trail. He vanishes from their radar if he feels they are getting too close then resurfaces when he is sure that they lost him. As a result, the police have an extremely difficult time hunting him down when he commits a crime.

Short Bio

Vincenzo Addario was born into the Addario family “clan,” being related to some of the upper class members by blood. When he was 17, he was offered a position as a Caporegime, but he declined. He didn’t want to deal with all the added responsibility. Instead, he preferred the free-spirited approach of building up his own crew of mafia men and carrying out family business with them. He and his men gained a reputation and became known as the Blood Collectors to the public, a name that struck fear into the hearts of anyone who thought they might have gotten on Vinny’s bad side.

A Day and a Night of Crime

Hey Coyote, do you have a description for the mafia roles? I want to know which best fits my character

The Island

Hope this is good :)

Name: Clara Austin

Age: 22

Height and Weight: 5’8” 120lbs

Personality: Clara is a bit socially awkward, having grown up focused on her careers in school and later in modeling/acting. She never had much time to interact with other people and make friends. Even if she did, how could she know they weren’t just trying to befriend her because of her fame? She tries to give people the benefit of the doubt, but she can’t help but be cautious. She really does want a friend more than anything, though, so she tries when she feels like she has the opportunity. Clara might make some mistakes, but she’s a good person at heart.

History: Clara was a spoiled child. She grew up in a wealthy family with more than she could ever want. Her parents both worked, so they left her with a nanny when she was very young, and as she got older they eventually just let her stay home alone. In most cases, children in situations like this become rebellious or wild. Clara was different. She saw her parents’ busy schedules as an opportunity to learn to fend for herself. She taught herself how to cook and got ahead in school so that she graduated a year early.

Clara was a beautiful girl and she knew it. Once she got out of high school, she decided to go into modeling school rather than enter college. She became a huge success, rising in fame and popularity in the modeling industry. Her face appeared on magazines and on TV, which was how her parents found out what she was doing with her life. They were proud of their little girl for becoming a star – but Clara knew they were only happy because she was famous. It wasn’t real affection. With that in mind, she dropped all communication with them when she by the time she was 21.

The next year, Clara got a call asking her if she was interested in acting. There was a new movie in production and the director wanted her to play the role of the main character’s best friend. Wanting to get away from her parents, Clara accepted the job. She packed up her things and got on a plane. But then, everything went wrong.

Belongings: travel pillow and a bag containing the following: pen, notebook, iPod (ruined by sea water), cell phone (also ruined), two snack bags of Doritos, reusable water bottle, blue fleece sweater, black beanie, sunglasses, and travel hairbrush

Fear/Disability: Clara is entomophobic, meaning she is afraid of bugs (namely bees/wasps), and she is prone to anxiety when overly stressed out.

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