BobbyKennedy
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Journalist. Mid Century Vintage enthusiast. History nerd. http://sen-bobby-kennedy.tumblr.com/
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Apr 1, 2014 0:29:21 GMT -5
After the prohibition RP kinda died, I've wanted to do another "cops vs gangster" type RP for a while. This RP will take place in New York City in the winter of 1942. Much more info to come in this post, but for now, if you are interested, leave a comment, and if you can, try creating a character. Here's the template below. Name and Nickname if applicable: Age and DOB: Gender: Occupation: Personality: Apparel: Equipment/Weapons: History: If you need ideas for apparel, here are some links. Also, keep in mind that people kept clothes for a lot longer than we do now, so if you see something from earlier than 1942 in the links I posted, you can probably still get away with it. www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?60752-Sartorial-Art-Journal-1942&highlight=1942www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?42427-Catalog-Suit-Scans-35-42&highlight=1935-1942+catalog+suit+scanscostumereference.weebly.com/menswear-1940s.htmlwww.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?40665-Larger-Scans-from-Esquire-38-41&highlight=1938-1941+Larger+Scans+Esquire
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Salvahkiin
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My Siren's name is Brick, and she is the prettiest.
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Post by Salvahkiin on Apr 1, 2014 1:56:57 GMT -5
Name and Nickname if applicable: Brian Wells
Age and DOB: 35. 1/11/1907
Gender: Male
Occupation: Detective
Personality: Adaptive. That is the best way to describe our detective here. He will change in the blink of an eye if the situation needs to be, that's the thing he's learned over the years, the thing that the academy can't teach you, adapt to your situation.
Apparel: Nine times out of ten you'll see Brian in a suit with a long overcoat, often reaching his knees or lower. He'd wear a hat, but it seems to bother his head. Of course as a detective, he does have his badge on his person, but not open to show, it is usually in his inner coat pockets.
Equipment/Weapons: Detective Badge, Colt M1911, Ithaca 37 (In Vehicle),
History: Young Brian Wells' father was a detective, and Brian longed to be life his father, a great man. When Brian was about 7, 1914, his father was shipped off for the first world war, and never returned. He and his mother had to push on, though, which was tough for a half-orphaned child, and a widow. In honor of his father's memory, Brian joined the Police Academy as soon as possible, and did his very best to give pride to his father.
He graduated, and worked on quite a few cases, after quite a big one, he was promoted to detective. His tactic straight from the start was to adapt, adapt to every circumstance, adapt to every enemy, every situation.
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Post by Sabess on Apr 1, 2014 6:25:24 GMT -5
[Very, very WIP, just thought I'd 'reserve' a spot here so to speak. May even change to criminal if there's not enough of them.]
Name and Nickname if applicable: James Fontaine Age and DOB: 25. 3/21/1917 Gender: Male Occupation: Detective Personality: WIP Apparel: WIP Equipment/Weapons: Colt M1911, Badge. History: WIP
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BobbyKennedy
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Journalist. Mid Century Vintage enthusiast. History nerd. http://sen-bobby-kennedy.tumblr.com/
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Apr 8, 2014 1:18:57 GMT -5
Name: Anthony "Tony" Moronne
Age and DOB: 41 (August 11, 1901)
Occupation: Owner, Operator, and MC of the L'Aquila Club in Manhattan, a front for the local Mafia.
Personality: A natural born Ham, Tony always needs to be the center of attention. He is a cynical, sarcastic man who always has a smart ass comment up his sleeve. He is jealous and has an admittedly short fuse. The power given to him by his position in the mafia has made him a bit power hungry.
Apparel: Tony cares about being well dressed. As a show off, he buys the most expensive suits he can find and has several tailor made items in his closet. He is always dressed to the nines, and, as common for a man at the time, wears a sport coat and trousers in more casual situations. Because of his insistence on being well dressed, he can be condescending about it around others.
Equipment: Nickel plated Colt Detective Special with pearl grips.
History: Anthony is the son of poor immigrant parents. He has always ashamed of his poor upbringing and felt he was meant for more. His family survived mostly on the donations given by the local mafia, and by the time Tony was 13, he was acting as a delivery boy for them. He continued to rise up the ranks, until, during the prohibition, he took control of a abandoned club. With the mafia's help, he renovated it completely and converted it into a speakeasy. Through his influence, he was able to book entertainment acts such as Cab Calloway, Fats Waller, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and Al Jolson to name a few. Because of this, the club exploded in popularity, and after the prohibition ended, it still turned a hefty profit for the Mafia based on it's reputation, and today, it is a hot spot for famous musicians.
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BobbyKennedy
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Journalist. Mid Century Vintage enthusiast. History nerd. http://sen-bobby-kennedy.tumblr.com/
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Apr 11, 2014 0:58:29 GMT -5
By the way, you guys are encouraged to have more than one character.
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Post by teaking on Apr 11, 2014 13:48:26 GMT -5
Name and Nickname if applicable: Philip Howard Fairfax (Mr. Fairfax)
Age and DOB: 60 (8th september 1882)
Gender: Male
Occupation: Arms Dealer and Consigliere
Personality: Philip is ruthless,cold and calculating. He is not inherently evil and does have boundaries albeit lax boundaries. He has very little empathy and strives to serve only himself. He is quite good at keeping a level head but this means there is little indication of when he is going to snap.
Apparel: Reputation is important to Philip and as such he is often clad in the best suits money can buy and always accompanied by an overcoat in winter. He prefers three piece suits and can often be found wearing his grandfather's pocket watch and a red carnation in his lapel.
Equipment/Weapons: An Enfield Number 2 pistol on hand at all times and a Thompson in his car
History: Philip was born to two middle class English migrants he lived a quiet detached childhood and his life remained uneventful until he reached university. He was studying law but he made some unsavoury friends who introduced him to their acquaintances. He began doing odd jobs for the local family in his youth. Upon graduating he quickly realised he would be far more satisfied in the mafia and so he began working his way up, His law degree helped make him a valuable member and today he is consigularie to one of the middle families of New York.
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BobbyKennedy
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Journalist. Mid Century Vintage enthusiast. History nerd. http://sen-bobby-kennedy.tumblr.com/
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Apr 14, 2014 23:08:04 GMT -5
Name: Johnny Martin
Age: 27 (May 17, 1915)
Gender: Male
Occupation: Entertainer
Personality: Johnny is ambitious and not willing to take anything less than the best. He is extremely hot headed, intellegent, and willing to do anything to accomplish his goals. He is a heavy drinker and a womanizer.
Apparel: Johnny's basic outfit for most occasions is a plaid or tweed sport coat with odd trousers, a sweater vest, and a bow tie.
Equipment: None
History: Johnny is the son of wealthy parents. He displayed a talent for singing early on, and his parents hired several musical coaches to foster this talent. He always dreamed of being the perfect entertainer, like the ones he grew up with and admired- a dancer, a singer, an actor, and comedian, all rolled into one. He attended Cornell University and studied music and theatre, and in the late 1930s, he had a small record deal. His career wasn't going the way he hoped, so he made a deal with the local mafia in an attempt to gain influence. He currently performs at the L'Aquila Club.
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BobbyKennedy
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Journalist. Mid Century Vintage enthusiast. History nerd. http://sen-bobby-kennedy.tumblr.com/
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Apr 15, 2014 0:50:35 GMT -5
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Salvahkiin
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My Siren's name is Brick, and she is the prettiest.
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Post by Salvahkiin on Apr 16, 2014 0:05:35 GMT -5
Name and Nickname if applicable: Gianni "Gi" D'Angelo Age and DOB: 1/11/1911 - 31 Gender: Male Occupation: Mob Boss - D'Angelo Family Personality: Gianni has a bubbly personality, the respect he is given, he gives back. He is a kind man, to everyone. He believes that no matter what, a person can redeem themselves, and always deserve a second chance. Apparel: www.kakkoiimono.com/images/detailImages/7708.jpgEquipment/Weapons: Colt M1911 History: Gianni D'Angelo was born before the first War, only a few years though, so he wasn't able to enlist, he didn't want to anyway. Instead, his father taught him everything he knows about organized crime. His childhood was a grand one, he was given what he wanted, but his father always asked him for favors, favors that an Italian had to do. Favors that would train him for the Mob life. As an early teen, Gianni was introduced into the Mafia, as the Underboss, the one that would lead in the Don's absence. He proved himself rather well, even for such a low age, he was able to get things done. Gianni wasn't given many grand operations, until the Prohibition, he was sent down to organize a deal with the Ballthrop family. The plans fell through, and the D'Angelo had a great boon. A few years later, Riccardo D'Angelo, the previous leader, and Gianni's father, died of cancer, and so Gianni stepped up to the title of Don.
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Urukdragen
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Bringing Democracy To You! Since 2186
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Post by Urukdragen on Apr 16, 2014 16:58:06 GMT -5
Can I have an upcomming MC, MC gangs where sort of created that time by WWII veterans / ex soldiers and that sort they will be small but wanting to take over town
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BobbyKennedy
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Journalist. Mid Century Vintage enthusiast. History nerd. http://sen-bobby-kennedy.tumblr.com/
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Post by BobbyKennedy on Apr 21, 2014 22:36:13 GMT -5
Sure, Uruk. Just submit the character(s).
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