The four families

The four families were established in the early 1930's by an Italian immigrant in Manhattan, New York. The four groups were created in order to provide a safety net for other Italian immigrants. They never acted unless it was benefiting their families or close allies. Respect was the main component of the family. The division of four was solely for the godfather to keep eyes on different sections of the growing city. Now, in our present day New York, the families have extended beyond the concrete jungle.

Mafia Behaviour:
▴The families behave just like so: a family.
▴Secretive within their own families.
▴They protect and care for their own
▴Betrayal ends in death.
▴Unlike gangs, they do not partake in any kind of
human trafficking nor prostitution.

Every family has their essential roles that are crucial to the rest, without which they would not be necessary.

Rules of the Families:
▴Leaders MUST have Italian blood.
▴The families have the same origin and act as one
but can have conflicts or rivalries as well.
▴Any mafia member can choose to be known
or unknown by the public.
▴Low rank members report to their superior.
EVERYONE reports to the boss.

Diamond
Emerald
SAPPHIRE
RUBY

The Diamond Family

The elusive Diamonds are known for their minimal involvement on most of the criminal activities. However, they've always possessed a powerful leader who exudes opulence. Because of such wealth and power, their members usually reflect just that. With all of the circulating money, this family is considered the source of all resources for the other three. There isn't anything the Diamonds are not able to provide. This makes them the STRONGEST family.

Elements of a Diamond:
▪ Family oriented.
▪ Predominantly multi millionaires.
▪ Soft in character; hard in exterior.
▪ Ridden with emotion.
▪ Rational in most things.
▪Colors: Silver, white & black.

Essential Roles:
▪ Providing resources

Allies -
Emeralds | Rubies | Sapphires | TBD
▪Main: Rubies

Enemies -
All Gangs

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The Emerald Family

The Emeralds were the first to be established out of the families. Making them, the oldest and most respected. They're highly experienced and knowledgeable about all things involving their organization. The members making up the Emeralds have mafia blood dating back to 17th century Italy. Their titles are worth more than any existing bank account. They are the glue that binds the four families together. All of these attributes are what make the Emeralds the WISEST family.

Elements of an Emerald:
▪ Highly intellectual.
▪ Predominantly Italian blood.
▪ Extremely charming.
▪Colors: Green, silver & black.

Essential Roles:
▪ Extreme Intelligence.
▪ Keeping the peace amongst the families.

Allies -
Diamonds | Rubies | Sapphires | TBD
▪Main: Sapphires

Enemies -
All Gangs

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The Sapphire Family

The belief of having strength in numbers is the ideal of the Sapphires. From the very beginning, their numbers had always massively surpassed those of their fellow families. The Sapphires have sectors all over the world. They profit from their worldwide activity, not only because of their numbers, but their large involvement in cyberspace. At the turn of the century, the forefathers had ties and investments with all things silicon valley. Because of this, the Sapphires are the MOST TACTICAL family.

Elements of a Sapphire:
▪ Strategic.
▪ Methods are always effective.
▪ Quiet personality.
▪ Sly behaviour.
▪Colors: Blue (all shades), white & silver

Essential Roles:
▪ Main body
▪ Protection to other families

Allies -
Diamonds | Rubies | Sapphires | TBD
▪Main: Emeralds

Enemies -
All Gangs

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The Ruby Family

The very last to join the Four Families are the Rubies. A large portion of the original members were coming from new money. Despite being the youngest, they are involved most in almost all criminal activities. They are very respectful to their fellow families and are just as respected by the elite New York society. These gems have the best connections out of all the families with law enforcement as well as arm dealers. Still, they are most prominent for their hot tempers- easily making them the MOST VIOLENT of the four families.

Elements of a Ruby:
▪ Incredibly violent.
▪ Most respectful toward families.
▪ Savage & Wild.
▪ Abrupt.
▪ Inducted at a young age.
▪Colors: Red, gold & black.

Essential Roles:
▪ Alliances with law enforcement
▪ Close relationships with gangs

Allies -
Diamonds | Rubies | Sapphires | TBD
▪Main: Diamonds

Enemies -
All Gangs

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