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Blood, Boobs, and Beaches

Introduction
Hello there. I'm Florida Oranges, a long time member of Nationstates (though never a very active one), and I'm here to try to garner some OOC interest for a character roleplay that's been in the back of my mind for some time now. The thread will obviously be entitled: Blood, Boobs, and Beaches, and it will primarily focus on the criminal aspect of my nation, the Sunshine Republic of Florida Oranges. There are a few things I'd like to clear up before I start the actual thread; there are some things interested players should probably know about my nation before we begin, and there are some storyline issues that need to be discussed. Plus, I also need to see if any of you would even care to participate in a criminal or street thug roleplay. So sit tight, slog through the thread, and if you like the idea, just hop on the train.

The Storyline
The storyline is basic and hardly thought out entirely, but it should be enough to get us off our feet. Don Santo Tulisano, the long time leader of the Tulisano crime family (which is based out of Tampa, Florida) has finally kicked the bucket from old age. He leaves behind an empire of drugs, illegal gambling, prostitution, and very lucrative rackets. He also leaves behind three children, two men and one woman. His two sons are both somewhat young and very headstrong; both wish to take over the empire their father left behind, and neither are willing to compromise. In fact, they'd both go as far as to kill each other just to inherit the power their old man wielded. The family is divided and ready to wage war with itself.

Meanwhile, the rest of Tampa's street gangs and organized crime is looking to capitalize on Tulisano's death. The family has no power figure and is ready to collapse on itself; Tampa's underworld would do right to strike the Tulisanos and reap the rewards before it's too late. Among potential enemies are Cuban, Haitian, Columbian, Biker, and other foreign gangs, though perhaps the most volatile of the resistance is Tampa Police Captain Julio Alvarez, an officer wronged by the mob and sworn to avenge the deceased. How will the Capos side? And how will Tulisano's lone daughter play her cards? It all comes to a head in "Blood, Boobs, and Beaches", an action-packed roleplay that will follow the lives of those who break the law and those who enforce it.

Possible Characters
The character possibilities are truly endless, though many characters have already been claimed or laid stake too. I'll be playing the part of Don Tulisano's oldest son, Martin "Marty" Tulisano, while the seasoned rp veteran Theao will be playing the part of Rica Tulisano, the Don's lone daughter. Marty's rival brother is still up for grabs, and really the only character we need to get the roleplay going. Among other characters, one could choose to be the leader of the Haitians, Cubans, Columbians, Bikers, or the Tampa law enforcement. One could also choose to be a capo or soldier in the Tulisano family forced to take sides with one or the other brother...that too would be ideal. Keep in mind, I don't want too many foreign gangs. I kind of want to keep the roleplay tight and circulating around the main crime family here. Corrupt politicians or corrupt cops are also another option, as are prostitutes. Be creative, there are few boundaries set.

Some Useful Tidbits
Keep in mind Florida is a sovereign republic...they're no long a part of the United States. Also, the Sunshine Republic of Florida Oranges has expanded into the Caribbean, and Cuba and Haiti are now both territories of the Floridian peninsula. Both of those former countries are major forces in the cocaine and marijuana drug trade and prove to be sore spots for Florida law enforcement officials. Natives of Florida Oranges are known as Floridians. Natives of Floridian Cuba or Floridian Haitian are known as Cuban-Floridian or Haitian-Floridian. The current president of the Sunshine Republic of Florida is Albert Wuertz, a moderately conservative Jew with a shady, most undoubtedly corrupt political history.

The Tulisano family is a massive empire that extends from the Tampa and Tampa Bay area to West Palm Beach on the east coast of the Florida peninsula. Their primary source of income is the sale and distribution of cocaine, which is highly illegal in Florida. Among the numerous businesses they own, these are perhaps their most important:

The Pink Panther
A hot, waxy strip club overlooking the Tampa Bay, the Pink Panther served as Santo Tulisano's headquarters before he gave way to the afterlife. It is strongly fortified, and serves as a front for what it really is: a whorehouse in disguise. With the division within the Tulisano family, it's pretty much up for grabs.

Orange Plus Auto
Despite lacking any real defining talents, Marty has always shown at least a slight aptitude for cars. Orange Plus Auto is an auto mechanics shop in the Tampa slums and Marty Tulisano's main hangout spot. If there's any place he frequents, it's Orange Plus Auto.

Sunset Studios
While Santo Tulisano appeased both of his sons with a car shop and a strip club, he still had a daughter to please. He did so through the purchase of a small studio in downtown Tampa, where small, independent films are sometimes shot and where Rica can show her nack for modeling. It also serves as a funnel for cocaine shipments, though how much Rica knows about it is relatively unknown.

Now You Know
Now that you've got the basic premise down, I'd like to know if there are any interested nations. If so, don't be afraid to speak up...let me know what kind of character you'd be looking to play or any ideas you may have to make the story better. I want to get any OOC crap sorted out before I start the real story.

Application
Character Sheet

Name: (Your character's name)
Age: (Your character's age)
Location: (Where does your character live, or where is he starting out? Tampa? Orlando? Cuba? Any territory in Florida is applicable, as long as you plan on involving him in the main storyline somehow.)
Occupation: (What does he do? Ex-cop? Muscle? Capo? Gang leader?)
Allegiance: (Is he aligned with a certain gang? Does he work for himself? Please specify)
Brief Description: (Optional)
Brief History: (Optional)

Current Characters
Martin "Marty" Tulisano (Son of Santo) Florida Oranges
Julio Alvarez (Tampa Police Captain) History Lovers
Luigi Metafello (Tulisano Capo) Madnestan
Ricarda 'Rica' Tulisano (Daughter of Santo) Theao
Gio Partridge (Wild Card) Concremo
Johnny "Muscles" Gratziano (Tulisano Capo) DMG
Gemma Evera (Tulisano Relative) Antikythera

Cool and pretty original idea you have there! I'd like to take part as a boss of a minor gang, or one of the lieutenants of the family's private army. A man who can smell an opportunity but is still somewhat unsure about what side to take... Or to come up with a third party of his own?

Is the sister at all in the running for leadershi[/any chance at snitching power from the other two?

You could easily play a capo (captain) in the Tulisano family, who tries to play both Tulisano brothers against each other, get them to fight, and than take over when the dust settles and both are dead. The only requirement for chaacters in the Tulisano family though is that they be of Italian descent.

Or you could easily be the leader of a smaller gang, who was wronged by Santo and looks to take revenge on his crumbling family. What do you have in mind?

Is the sister at all in the running for leadershi[/any chance at snitching power from the other two?

She very well could be. She could easily let the two squabble only to snatch leadership right from under their noses, or maybe should could hire some other gang to wipe them out. Great idea on your part. Once again, she'd have to be Italian though, and she probably wouldn't be able to make her efforts at leadership too well-known. I'd imagine a woman would have a fairly hard time trying to gain a power position in a mafia family, unless she was very cunning and secretive about it.

This looks very promising indeed, and i've been looking for a good character RP to get stuck into. I think that my character will be a native Florida Orangian (Thats probably wrong, please correct me.), i'm thinking someone who is in this for the money; possibly an ex-cop. Someone who a lot of people owe favours, and could hold their own in a fight.

She very well could be. She could easily let the two squabble only to snatch leadership right from under their noses, or maybe should could hire some other gang to wipe them out. Great idea on your part. Once again, she'd have to be Italian though, and she probably wouldn't be able to make her efforts at leadership too well-known. I'd imagine a woman would have a fairly hard time trying to gain a power position in a mafia family, unless she was very cunning and secretive about it.
Alright, I'll take the sister. I've got a number of ideas to get around the traditional Italian patriarical social structure.

Interesting...

I would like to be a Captain, Lieutenant or some such higher rank in the police force that has been hunting the Don for the last twenty-odd years of his life.

In retrospect, I probably should've posted a tidy little character sheet in the main post, but I honestly didn't think I'd be getting so many replies this early. If you're interested in playing a character in the rp, fill out one of these forms. Description and history are optional because I personally like to flesh my characters out through my writing, but if you'd like to fill them out, go right ahead. By the way, natives are Floridian. And I might just have to put a limit on people involved.

Character Sheet

Name: (Your character's name)
Age: (Your character's age)
Location: (Where does your character live, or where is he starting out? Tampa? Orlando? Cuba? Any territory in Florida is applicable, as long as you plan on involving him in the main storyline somehow.)
Occupation: (What does he do? Ex-cop? Muscle? Capo? Gang leader?)
Allegiance: (Is he aligned with a certain gang? Does he work for himself? Please specify)
Brief Description: (Optional)
Brief History: (Optional)

So far those interested are:
Theao
History Lovers
Concremo
Madnestan

Two quick questions before I post character template:
1: How old is Martin?
2: What kind of names are Italian?

Name: Martin "Marty" Tulisano
Age: 34
Location: Tampa, Florida
Occupation: Mafia Chieftain
Allegiance: He's the leader of one of two factions in the Tulisano. The other faction is controlled by his brother.

For female Italian names, or male Italian names for that matter, I refer you to: http://www.20000-names.com/female_italian_names.htm

That's a great source for getting names of any ethnic group. I also have an Italian surnames page I visited at: italiansrus.com

Great, great sites for naming characters.

Name: Julio Luis Alvarez Santos ("Julio Alvarez")
Age: 49
Location: Miami (originally from Havana)
Occupation: Police Captain, Tampa Police Department
Allegiance: The law
Brief description: Tall, about 6"2'. Has light skin, dark hair and eyes, and speaks both English and Spanish fluently, with some knowledge of Italian and Latin
Brief history: Originally born in Havana shortly before the fall of Fidel Castro, he was raised in a Cuba before Floridian domination, under the weak successors to Castro. In early adulthood, when the Floridians took over, he was among those who worked with the Floridians during the early occupation. At 24, he moved to mainland Florida and attended a Police Academy. At 28, he graduated and joined the Tampa PD. He has worked hard for his entire time in the police force to bring down the late Don, and now wants to take down the gang now that it is falling apart after his death. He worked against the Don for 21 years, and he is far past the point of forgiveness. He is unmarried and in no long term relationships because of the hit on his girlfriend fifteen years ago. He is never unarmed and trusts no one, since his mother died five years ago. He is somewhat liked on the police force. He inspires loyalty in his fellow officers. He usually wears a common grey suit with a black tie. He is graying. His main weakness is the cigars he smokes, which he usually imports from his homeland.

Let me introduce you one of the youngest, but perhaps the most trusted and powerful 'Capo of the Tulisano Clan; Luigi Metafello (http://www.motivationalmichael.com/broome/images/gr_mafia.gif) (in the funerals of the old man Tulisano), AKA Crazy-Luigi, 27.

Born in Palermo, grown in Marseille (in where his family escaped because of his father's "financial difficulties"(he was a gambler)), joined the French Foreign Legion in the age of 16 (with wrong papers, already then he knew the right people), served in Black Snakes (the special forces, he had talents) but deserted (he got bored) and moved to the States in the age of 20.

Continued his promising career as a little criminal that had been interrupted by the Legion-period, but found that to be unfit now (he had learn to know he had talents) and worked as a hitman in NY.

Succeeded several missions but found that to be too discusting and ungallant (they didn't pay enough and the cops got mad after one little "accident" in which three cops got killed) so he moved south, and got involved with the Tulisiano clan, working as a car driver and a low rank soldier but rose fast in the ranks (he saved both of the brothers from *add_the_name* gang by shooting some bullets and taking two in the chest).

In the age of 23 received the title of 'capo from the old patriarch, has served with great skill and loyalty (they pay rather well) ever since.

......

Personal life/habits: No wife, no kids, not even a girlfriend. The last one got shot in assasination attempt that was aimed at him by the *same_as_last_time* gang.

Has quite plenty of women though, pretty active fellow on that sector.

Drinks alot, doesn't use anything stronger than that. Cigarettes are one of his weaknesses, can rarely be found without one in his mouth and more in his pocket.

Always carries a gun, has a nasty-looking knife in his boot (dates back to the times in the Legion), also usually wears a bulletproof (same model the FBI uses (it belonged to one of the cops that died in the "accident)).

Quite strict about his outfit, though this doesn't mean it must be the formal one.

Likes good cars. Doesn't like *the_damn_gang*

Likes the youngest children of the old Tulisano, his only daughter Ricarda. Doesn't trust the brothers.

They, however, apparently trust him.

They shoudn't.


EDIT: I started to write this before you posted that format... Do I have to rewrite this to fit into it?

Name: Ricarda 'Rica' Tulisano
Age: 27
Location: Tampa, Florida
Occupation: Sister of Martin and ------ Tulisano, Model
Allegiance: Tulisano Organisation
Brief Description: http://www.evworld.com/images/lepton_girl.jpg

ooc: MSN Address: vc_64@yahoo.ca

Name: Gio Partridge

Age: 32

Location: Has a house in Tampa, but Gio travels a lot.

Occupation: It is very unclear how Gio makes a living, although he was once in the police force.

Allegiance: He is in this for the money, and would not object to taking sides as long as he got a good cut.

Brief Description: Just under six feet tall, weighs around 190lbs. Strong but no overly muscular, a good level of physical fitness (Can support hanging bodyweight on two fingers). Relatively long brown hair, blue eyes, no distinctive tattoos/scars/peircings etc.

Brief History: Born to a native Floridian father and an Italian mother, Gio grew up in the north of Tampa before moving southwards for higher education. After that he left Florida for almost four years, and claims to have simply been "traveling" for this time. Admitted to the police force mere weeks after his return, Gio quickly became known for unorthodox methods and unquestioning loyalty. At the age of 27 Gio left the force for unknown reasons, and within a month had left the country. Recently he has returned, but it is unknown whether the Don's death was the reason for this or something he has coincidentally become involved in.

EDIT: I started to write this before you posted that format... Do I have to rewrite this to fit into it?

No sir, you're perfectly fine. Great apps everybody. I'm going to edit the main post in a few with some new info.

Name: Gemma Evera
Age: 16
Location: Cuba
Occupation:
Allegiance: her self, Don Santo Tulisano
Brief History: Gemma has no close family, Don Santo was the only one of her many distant family members to show any intrest in her well being. she grew up on the streets of cuba and works as a stable girl at the local race track. when she is not working she spends her time picking up the local gosipp and selling weapons, she specilises in knives but she also has quite the collection of sniper rifles and a few shot guns.

Name: Johnny "Muscles" Gratziano
Age: 26
Location: Tampa Florida
Occupation: Capo
Allegiance: Tulsiano Family
Brief Description:
-6'4"
-240 lbs.
-Tan skin
-Dragon Tattoo on back
-Various Tattoos on arms
Brief History: Too lazy

Likes the youngest children of the old Tulisano, doesn't trust the brothers.

Do you mean the daughter, Ricarda?

Yep. She is beautiful, and Luigi is feeling like brother towards her. You know, protective way. But behind the scenes of course, he's not a man who really comes to talk about his emotions. Still, it might be that the girl has noticed something...

Yep. She is beautiful, and Luigi is feeling like brother towards her. You know, protective way. But behind the scenes of course, he's not a man who really comes to talk about his emotions. Still, it might be that the girl has noticed something...
Ah, maybe ;)

I'm already waiting for this to start...:D

Can I "reserve" :p this dude for Luigi's team? A trusted friend from the times in NY, or even the FFA, a right hand? Could really use one these for what I have in mind...

ooc: Considering Luigi is a Capo just like Johnny I don't think he would be in your team

ooc: Considering Luigi is a Capo just like Johnny I don't think he would be in your team
I think he thought Luigi was a 'thug' because of his nick 'Muscles'.

I think he thought Luigi was a 'thug' because of his nick 'Muscles'.

well is occupation if Capo, so... the answer would be no

I think he thought Luigi was a 'thug' because of his nick 'Muscles'.

Yea, I missed the title of capo in there. Sorry for hesistated posting before careful reading, my excuse is that the clock is 3:50 in the mornign now :rolleyes:

All I really need is someone on these boards to step up and play Marty's brother and we have ourselves a roleplay thread. I'll probably do an update of the main post and put some new information in there, like key Tulisano businesses and locations, some time tonight. But things are looking good, we'll probably start tomorrow. By the way, the two newcomers, Muscles and Gemma look good, but I have a question for Gemma's player...does she live with the Tulisanos or what?

no she lives in cuba at the stables she works for but she does go to tampa regularly

iam i the only one with no alliance?

Perhaps something like a step-daughter (should that be written with the - or without? Or as a just one word?) of the whole family? Ricarda beeing like a big syster or sumthin, taking care of her?

Perhaps something like a step-daughter (should that be written with the - or without? Or as a just one word?) of the whole family? Ricarda beeing like a big syster or sumthin, taking care of her?
Possibly. And step-daughter or stepdaughter are both acceptable.

Perhaps something like a step-daughter (should that be written with the - or without? Or as a just one word?) of the whole family? Ricarda beeing like a big syster or sumthin, taking care of her?

maby but i kind of like the idea of her working out of the family but we shall see

Just a thought... Not that it's my job to tell you what to do or anything like that. Just cannot help myself posting these :rolleyes:

Just a thought... Not that it's my job to tell you what to do or anything like that. Just cannot help myself posting these :rolleyes:

i understand, no biggy

maby but i kind of like the idea of her working out of the family but we shall see

Well, here's the problem...if you're going to participate, your character has to link to the main story somehow. If she doesn't work in the family and she lives in Cuba, explain to me how she'll link into the main story...

Well, here's the problem...if you're going to participate, your character has to link to the main story somehow. If she doesn't work in the family and she lives in Cuba, explain to me how she'll link into the main story...

i was thinking that she could work for both sides,passing info, provide weapons ect. eventaly move to tampa but start in cuba

i was thinking that she could work for both sides,passing info, provide weapons ect. eventaly move to tampa but start in cuba
So a merc? While possible working for Rica in secret?

So a merc? While possible working for Rica in secret?
that could be possible.. might depend on what she was doing

Rica is the daughter of Don Santo Tulisano, and it would be normally impossible for a woman to take over a crime syndicate(especially an Italian one). She wants to either take over openly, or at the very least be the controlling power.

Rica is the daughter of Don Santo Tulisano, and it would be normally impossible for a woman to take over a crime syndicate(especially an Italian one). She wants to either take over openly, or at the very least be the controlling power.

Gemma would be happy to help

Good, good, the webs are already closing on Martin and -----, soon they shall be fully emeshed, and brought to heel.

we shall see

we shall see
Do I smell a hint of betrayal?

Do I smell a hint of betrayal?
posibly...she gives her loyelties to those that pay the most

posibly...she gives her loyelties to those that pay the most
CoD?

CoD?
no, she takes payment befor a job... that way it covers the cost to pay off her informers buys weapons gets the cops to leave her alone ect

hope i got the question right if not.....

got it, but no promisary notes? :(

got it, but no promisary notes? :(

Do you take a check? :p

got it, but no promisary notes? :(
depends on what the job is and such

depends on what the job is and such
Got it, will factor that into my diabolic plans.

Do you take a check? :p

no cash and only cash unless some thing elce has been agreed on
its would look kind of odd for a 16 year old girl to try and cash a check for a quarter of a million.

Got it, will factor that into my diabolic plans.

sounds good

no cash and only cash unless some thing elce has been agreed on
its would look kind of odd for a 16 year old girl to try and cash a check for a quarter of a million.

I do believe it was a joke as indicated by my smiley at the end...
Nobody pays in a check...

I do believe it was a joke as indicated by my smiley at the end...
Nobody pays in a check...

i figured that it was a joke but i wanted to clarify in case it was not

Main post updated, some info about the Tulisano family businesses. If nobody shows some interest in playing Marty's brother soon, I might just take the part so we can get the ball rolling. If you guys have an ideas or suggestions, don't be afraid to throw them up there. I'm open to anything.

first of all I am guessing that this is all based on Vice City, either way its going well.

Second, can I assume that Sunset Studios is on the water as it is a port for Cocaine. If so, I would Johnny to be in charge of that portion, as a capo of course.

first of all I am guessing that this is all based on Vice City, either way its going well.

Second, can I assume that Sunset Studios is on the water as it is a port for Cocaine. If so, I would Johnny to be in charge of that portion, as a capo of course.

Well, Grand Theft Auto certainly inspired me to make a mafia thread, but the two brothers against each other and the dead don were my idea. So yes and no. As for Johnny running the studios, sure, why not. And Luigi can oversee the Panther if he'd like. Eventually they'll have to pick a Tulisano to side with (or play them against each other) and the businesses will be divided.

Thats what I meant. I didn't mean every detail or even the plot - just the setting.

I know Johnny will have to pick a side, but I will leave that to the RP and see what happens with the three different "leaders" and how they interact with Johnny.

Well, Grand Theft Auto certainly inspired me to make a mafia thread, but the two brothers against each other and the dead don were my idea. So yes and no. As for Johnny running the studios, sure, why not. And Luigi can oversee the Panther if he'd like. Eventually they'll have to pick a Tulisano to side with (or play them against each other) and the businesses will be divided.
Or Rica can sway them to her will.

Has anyone noticed the irony of her name yet?

Maybe, maybe not.

There are a couple of things that are notable about her name.
a) Rica means rich in spanish
b) Costa Rica...
c) It is derived from Frederica, which means Peaceful Ruler - somethign which an Italian mafia boss certainly wouldn't be...

I am expecting to have missed the irony.

Or Rica can sway them to her will.

Has anyone noticed the irony of her name yet?

i think so

Maybe, maybe not.
There are a couple of things that are notable about her name.
a) Rica means rich in spanish
b) Costa Rica...
c) It is derived from Frederica, which means Peaceful Ruler - somethign which an Italian mafia boss certainly wouldn't be...
I am expecting to have missed the irony.
I meant her full name, not her nickname.

I meant her full name, not her nickname.

oh, I forgot what her fullname was...

Does it have something to do with I Love Lucy and callin Ricardo, Ricky

Ricarda
english:strong ruler
italian:ruling lady
spanish:rules the home

Still open for minor characters? I've got one to submit.

Name: Nicholas "Spartan" Long
Age: 36
Location: Tampa
Occupation: Gang Leader
Allegiance: "Phalanx East" (Car theft, five chop shops around Tampa, cars are shipped to wherever from East Bay.)
Brief Description: Short dark brown hair and stubble, hazel eyes. 6'1", 13-and-some stone.
Brief History: Born in Sparta, Greece - Raised in London from the age of three. Nine years service, British Army. Fell in with London car snatchers soon after leaving through family link. Came to U.S. five years back, currently running car exports from Tampa to the East. Tribute was paid to Don Tulisano, but Long reckons that infighting will allow him to operate without paying this. Currently employs 64 'Person or persons unknown, believed to be armed'.

Ricarda
english:strong ruler
italian:ruling lady
spanish:rules the home
You got it.

Still open for minor characters? I've got one to submit.

Name: Nicholas "Spartan" Long
Age: 36
Location: Tampa
Occupation: Gang Leader
Allegiance: "Phalanx East" (Car theft, five chop shops around Tampa, cars are shipped to wherever from East Bay.)
Brief Description: Short dark brown hair and stubble, hazel eyes. 6'1", 13-and-some stone.
Brief History: Born in Sparta, Greece - Raised in London from the age of three. Nine years service, British Army. Fell in with London car snatchers soon after leaving through family link. Came to U.S. five years back, currently running car exports from Tampa to the East. Tribute was paid to Don Tulisano, but Long reckons that infighting will allow him to operate without paying this. Currently employs 64 'Person or persons unknown, believed to be armed'.

Nice. Perfect for the plotline, he fits in quite nicely. Consider yourself in. Now all we need is the second Tulisano brother and we can start.

Well, Grand Theft Auto certainly inspired me to make a mafia thread, but the two brothers against each other and the dead don were my idea. So yes and no. As for Johnny running the studios, sure, why not. And Luigi can oversee the Panther if he'd like. Eventually they'll have to pick a Tulisano to side with (or play them against each other) and the businesses will be divided.

Yea, Pink Panther sounds good (And believe me I know that, I have that theme as a ringtone :p ). It's under pretty independant rule of Luigi now, after the death of the Old Don.

bump :)

* maby some will take the extra slot....*
*hopes*

If nobody does by midnight ronight eastern, I'll take both Tulisano brothers and start the thread. It isn't fair to expect you guys to wait like this.

It would risk the rp's momentum, too.

I say give it to 5 ET tomorrow before you take him.

sounds good

Well, if you guys are willing to wait till 5 est, no problem. But I'm getting the feeling some of you are getting a little anxious, and seeing as this is really my first character collaboration on NS, I don't wanna blow things.

I would prefere sooner, but have nothing against later, primarily because Tuesdays/Wensdays I have very little net access.

Well, if you guys are willing to wait till 5 est, no problem. But I'm getting the feeling some of you are getting a little anxious, and seeing as this is really my first character collaboration on NS, I don't wanna blow things.

Either way I dont care. You can take him over now or at 5...

Either way I dont care. You can take him over now or at 5...

I'll take him over now then, seeing as there's been such little interest. The rp thread will be up tonight, probably in fifteen to twenty minutes as I've already got some written. I think there are a few brief changes I'd like to make though first concerning the businesses. I want the roleplay to have a gritty, filthy feeling to it...is it alright if I change the movie studio into a pool hall where all the made Tulisanos hang out, and where the cocaine is funneled through? It'll be called "Bayfront Billiards"; cocaine will be transported by boat to the back patio and taken to a store room or a storage garage somewhere in Tampa.

That's alright on my end.

No problem here... as long as Johnny runs the billiards.

sounds good

Shoot.

No problem here... as long as Johnny runs the billiards.

Post should be up in a sec. Thanks guys for your patience.

bed for me, will post more tomorrow evening if I have time

night

I'm still up for it, can understand the hurrican problem, and Jolt was being buggy earlier/few days/sometime ago.

Same here

OOC:AESOME IDEA! Do you mind if I have the Red Tide Mafia come in here? They will primarily be interested in selling weapons and drugs.

Name: Nerovich Teronsiv
Age: 34
Location: Havana, Cuba
Occupation: A Of-Capo(IE:Officer) in the Red Tide Mafia
Allegiance: The Red Tide Mafia
Brief Description: He wears a brown buisness suit, military fatigued pants, sunglasses, brownish-blond hair, 5'10.

Name: Michael "Mike" Harisson
Age: 28
Location: Tampa
Occupation: Ex-Marine of the Floridian Marine Corps, settled with a family including 1 3yr old girl and a baby boy on it's way. Is in the Floridian 'First Response and Assault Force", or FRAF. But when he isn't suited up and zip tying someone's hands behind there heads, he usually tunes up his car and partakes in local street races.
Allegiance: He "Goes where the Money is", or atleast he used to untill he was married. He is only faithful to his friends and family. His biggest friendships other than those with-in the FRAF are his ex-Marine buddies. Some have joined FRAF, others opened up there own shops. But his best friend of them all is a bit shady when it comes to speaking about his occupation, he usually says he is a driver for some company which has driven Michael into believing he may infact be a transporter for the Mob. As far as that goes, though, he hasn't let that dark fact create a void in his friendship.
Brief Description: Michael is 6'1" and has sleek black hair with brown eyes. He usually keeps a well trimmed goattee(sp?) and keeps his hair pretty short, during the summer it's in a buzz. When he is doing his job he usually prefers using the H&K family, other wise you may find him going to Sunshine Autos daily to speak with a few of the employees there or in his garage fiddiling with his car, making it faster everytime he touches it.
Brief History: Michael is one of those guys who didn't have much of a childhood to brag about. He was raised around technology and a pride for his nation. When he graduated highschool he joined the Marines, sometimes a choice he regrets. After being shot three times in the gut he was medically dis-charged, in fears that his life may be short. He slipped into a coma for a year and a half and woke up to a whole new world at the age of 20. After that, his health and strength was like no other. The change shocked him somewhat, seeing how crime had worstened. After being released from the hospital, he decided to go look for his old buddies. To his surprise, most of them were alive. A few settled in Cuba, and the rest in Tampa. He, being a native of Orlando, decided to go roombuddy his best friend, who apparently was having relation problems at the time. At the age of 22 he met a woman, Casey. Casey had a pretty good friend who soon fell inlove with Joseph, Michael's best friend. Partying pretty much consumed the next 2 and a half years of there lives. At the age of 25, Michael was married to Casey. Joseph and Ashley, Casey's best friend, were married the following year. Casey had unnexpectedly become pregnant with Michael and Casey's first child, and three years later with Michael and Casey's son. Now Joseph and Michael have pretty much gone in there seperate ways. They still chat with each other ever so often, but the whole FRAF thing has king of made Joseph back away from the friendship. But all in all, life so far has been going good for the 28 year old Michael and his young family.

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Yay...I hope the FRAF thing works out with you Florida.

Michael's FRAF Weapon - http://www.hksystems.com.au/images/aim/bigcompml2.jpg

Michael and Joseph ( old Marine Photo ) - http://www.informationwar.org/wars%20gallery/2marines_30march03.jpg
( Just a random photo, but storyline[fictionally]behind the photo is let's say..Joseph and Michael outside of Havana, before the invasion of Havana. Joseph being on the right of the photo[left of the other guy]and Michael being that other guy )

Michael and another FRAF member( in FRAF Uniform ) - http://www.spatcave.com/hangman2/mDSC03326.jpg
( Again, just another random photo. Michael is the one looking down with the glare on his goggle. )

There, figured those should help.

Also -

<----Italian/German...weeee...thought I'd put that in the open.

Does anyone have MSN or AIM?

Mine is -

MSN : nexuslc@hotmail.com

AIM : clubckrprivatesn

[OOC: Hope you don't mind if I come in a bit late here. I've added some additional information to the form, as I copy-pasted this from the form of another RP I used this character in.]

Name: Vincent
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Hair: Gray/Silver (probably dyed, not natural)
Eyes: Unknown; never seen without sunglasses
Height/Weight: 5'11, 175 lbs.
Location: He'll visiting in Tampa.
Allegiance: He'll work for whoever pays him best, but he only really works for, and trusts, himself.
Weapons: Silenced Model 100 SMG (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9835717&postcount=78), dual .50AE Desert Eagles, Bowie knife
Brief Description: Vincent is often dressed as a well-to-do businessman (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v465/neotheone175/NationStates/Modern%20Tech/Assassin_Primary.jpg), and wears black sunglasses with reflective lenses. Unbeknownst to the casual observer, these glasses actually function as the HUD for the SmartGun system (http://forums.jolt.co.uk/showpost.php?p=9835779&postcount=80) of his Model 100 SMG. The CPU and transmitter are contained in a niche in the Rolex Submariner he wears. He keeps his hair at a relatively normal length, and usually sports some salt-and-pepper stubble in a "five o'clock shadow" fashion.
Brief History: Little is known about this enigmatic figure. He is quiet, yet has a strong presence. He is not overly tall or muscular, yet is still intimidating. His clients know nothing about him except his name and profession: Vincent, and assassin.
Special Ability: Thanks to his extensive use of many sidearms throughout his life, Vincent has uncanny accuracy with many types of pistols and other small arms. He consistently makes double-tap shots within millimeters of one another, and his "signature kill" consists of three shots: double-tap to the chest, one shot to the forehead. Additionally, he is well-versed in unarmed combat and combat with small blades.

creative...

Make sure you don't RP him as an untouchable God. If he is up against 10 gang members, he is not going to kill them all... :p

Does anyone have MSN or AIM?

MSN only - templar02_uk@hotmail.com

MSN: vc_64@yahoo.ca (But is being intermitten)

Alright, we've got some stuff to sort out. First of all, I probably won't have a post up till an hour or two. I have a massive post to make so I can catch up. Like I said, sorry guys about the lack of inactivity but a combination of Wilma and a buggy Nationstates has given me a real hard time. Now that I'm all boarded up and my work has closed in preparation for the storm, I'll have tonight and possibly tomorrow morning to make some catch-up posts.

The new characters are fine, but those are the last. I'm no longer accepting applications for the roleplay. Mike Harrison, Vincent, and Nerovich Teronsiv are all accepted and may participate, though keep in mind things may get tricky with so many independent hitmen (i.e. Mike, Vincent, Gio). I'd prefer if Teronsiv started in Tampa rather than Cuba, if that's alright. Otherwise the Red Tide mafia sounds like a great addition.

Other than that, things are looking up for the thread. It should get good very soon...I promise. Thanks for sticking with it dudes.

MSN: robbie12321@yahoo.com

AIM: robbie12321

MSN: joq2@hotmail.com

Starting in Tampa sounds fine.

Alright, we've got some stuff to sort out. First of all, I probably won't have a post up till an hour or two. I have a massive post to make so I can catch up. Like I said, sorry guys about the lack of inactivity but a combination of Wilma and a buggy Nationstates has given me a real hard time. Now that I'm all boarded up and my work has closed in preparation for the storm, I'll have tonight and possibly tomorrow morning to make some catch-up posts.

The new characters are fine, but those are the last. I'm no longer accepting applications for the roleplay. Mike Harrison, Vincent, and Nerovich Teronsiv are all accepted and may participate, though keep in mind things may get tricky with so many independent hitmen (i.e. Mike, Vincent, Gio). I'd prefer if Teronsiv started in Tampa rather than Cuba, if that's alright. Otherwise the Red Tide mafia sounds like a great addition.

Other than that, things are looking up for the thread. It should get good very soon...I promise. Thanks for sticking with it dudes.

Mike isn't a Hitman, Joseph is a driver and I am going to RP him but for a short while because he gets killed off. I am assuming the FRAF is a controlled organization by the Floridian Government, I am just going to RP an order sent to stop do a drug bust. There is some gun fire, one of Mike's friends are shot, and Mike responds with a full out burst of fire, happening to fataly wound Joseph. Sometime later, in hopes people will pick up on that, his family will be held up for ransom for " troubling the Mafia ".

Sound like a plan?

sure why not... although we have to wait for Florida Oranges, and it seems the hurricane is keeping him from getting on

Florida Oranges: I just wanted to let you know that I made some changes to my character. I've changed his appearance, and his weapons loadout. There's a link in the description to show his new look, and I've swapped out his pair of silenced 9mms for a silenced Model 100 SMG (a link to the specs on this weapon is also provided above). He still retains his pair of Desert Eagles and Bowie knife. As I've not yet posted Vincent's arrival on the scene in Tampa in the IC thread, I don't think this change-up will pose a problem. If there are any concerns, though, let me know.