Name of Faction: Sindicat din Umbra
Number of Members : 12
Type Of Faction: Syndicate
Ethnic Background : Romanian
Name of Character running the faction: Dr. David James
Your Discord # (ex: gamer#4210):theoneswholives
Your SteamID:76561199679320466
Your Server playtime: 2w 6d 5h 5m
Do you acknowledge and agree to all faction rules as detailed on the server rules page? (Yes/No):Yes
Do you acknowledge that your faction discord will be owned by us? (Yes/No):Yes
Roleplay Example:
https://youtu.be/Si65coJKZMI?si=goWi2w6pVizCCeu-
Organization Backstory (Min. of 250+ Words & any images):
Founding Members
David James - A man who’s complete backstory isn’t entirely known.. Some say he was a war hero in an unnamed war, others claim he was an orphan who pickpocketed tourists to get by. Shortly after immigrating to the states, he changed his name to a more American sounding one to fit in. His true name is only known by Constantin and Alexandru, but their lips are sealed.
Constantin Dimitrescu - A Romanian immigrant who landed in New York with Alexandru and David. His degree in accounting makes him the perfect candidate for the position of Master of Finance in their new company.
Muhammad Bali - An ex-mobster retiring from the Polish mafia, looking for new business opportunities with the riches he gained from prior enterprise. His past connections provide this group with a plentiful supply of mercenaries and drug suppliers.
Alexandru Boswell - An all around “Tough guy”, who doesn’t take shit from anyone. His skills in intimidation keep everyone in line and working towards their common goal of profit.
Jani Ramone - An American man who was saved by David and Constantin from a human trafficking operation run by the Italians. Owing his life to his newfound friends, he’s fiercely loyal to their cause.
Lore
The Beginning: In 1984, David, Constantin and Alexandru immigrated to New York with the goal of sending money back to their impoverished hometown and families. With their new American citizenship in hand, the three set out to start a restaurant. “A Taste of Transylvania” was opened, serving Southside as one of the few high class accommodations available to residents. Business was slow- extremely slow. Most of their nights were spent alone either drinking plenty of Schnapps or chowing down on fine Transylvanian cuisine.
A Change in Direction: Their restaurant wasn’t turning a profit, their families were starving, and there was no clear way to continue in view. With no other way to turn, the three took to lives of crime in order to make enough money for their family’s survival. While their restaurant wasn’t very successful, it still proved to be a valuable networking opportunity- Muhammad Bali was a frequent customer.
Muhammad Joins the Team - A fast solution to their finance problems was in front of the Romanians. Muhammad was able to provide suppliers for firearms, Cocaine, and other drugs which were processed and sold for a healthy profit. After four long years of living in squalor and shame, the taste of profit was addictive. They closed the restaurant, and their criminal enterprise grew at a rapid pace with new members appearing seemingly out of thin air.
Ghetto Rescue (this is actually how we met) - On a hot August afternoon in Southside, Constantin was approached by two Italian men. They captured him, blindfolded him, and trapped him in a grimy room in the Ghetto. The room had another prisoner- Jani Ramone. Scared and confused about what was happening, the two didn’t know whether they would make it out of this one alive. Suddenly, the door swung open and three men filed in. The captives couldn’t see who they were, on account of them being blindfolded. They conversed about the sale of both captives, first the Italians spoke, and then… David?! By some stroke of luck, David saw what was happening and decided to play it cool. He bought their freedom, and all of them made it out alive. What happened to the traffickers? They don’t know. What they do know is that David saved their asses, and for this he was chosen unanimously as the leader of their new crime organization.
A New Opportunity - With the restaurant closed, the team had to find a new front for their operation. Considering the resources at their disposal, it was decided that a “security” agency would be the new legal enterprise. Protecting the assets of other companies would be the primary goal of their group, though other endeavors such as bounties, escorts, and surveillance would also be part of their day to day duties. “Ardelian Holdings, Limited” was formed as the legal entity, with its name linking the men to their Romanian heritage. An Ardelean is simply someone from the Transylvania region of Romania.
The Present - Our five men, and a handful of underlings, are ready to take on (Or cooperate with) the other families who preside over Southside. It was difficult and extremely dangerous work, but their teamwork has allowed the five to compile the necessary resources to expand their operation. All that’s left to do is begin making moves.
Hierarchy
David James, Conducătorul (Leader)- The boss of the operation. His say is final, and he runs the business with an iron fist.
Constantin Dimitrescu, Maestrul Finanțelor (Master of Finance) - The “CFO” of the business. Not a single dime slips through the cracks on his watch.
Alexandru Boswel, Maestrul Operațiunilor (Master of Operations) - A man with no tolerance for idiots. Under his leadership, the operation runs like a well oiled machine.
Muhammad Bali, Maestrul Securitate (Master of Security) - Experienced, competent and talented, securing the operation is a breeze for Mr. Bali.
Jani Ramone, Supraveghetor (Overseer) - The manager of day to day operations among non-executive employees.
Aesthetics
Clothing - The syndicate traverses the shadows of Southside typically in long overcoats and some sort of red colored article of clothing. Their coats and overall look give an air of secrecy to all of their actions. They look like the kind of men you wish you hadn’t noticed.
Vehicles - Dark black sedans prove more than adequate for the syndicate’s purposes. You may spot one of their cars in an alley, or parked behind some bushes. Look again and there is a fair chance the car will be gone.
Architecture - A dark, traditional gothic theme is put to use wherever possible in the Syndicate’s operations. Deep paint colors, tapestries, and complex wood ornamentation from their homeland adorn the spaces they occupy.
OOC
We’re a group of friends, of varying levels of experience, who just want to have fun and have some decent RP with everyone! The faction side of gameplay has been very appealing to us for a long time, so this is our entrance to organized gameplay. We’re easy to deal with, generally chill, and not afraid to accept the consequence/risk of our actions.
