GOOD 'OLE BOYS

[connor]

ALL THE INFOZ YOU WANNA KNOW..AKA..FAQ

1) Who you talkin' 'bout , Leslie?
Four best friends, brothers from other mothers, ride til they die guys, Connor (my charrie), Marco, Elijah, and Hector.

2) Where are they from?
Boston, Massachusetts. All of them grew up in the city. South side. What is considered the 'ghetto'.

3) I'm sorry, how old are they all?
Marco is the youngest at 22/23. Connor and Elijah are both 24. Hector is the oldest at 25/26.

4) How'd they all meet?
Connor and Elijah met as toddlers. Their parents knew each other in high school and stayed acquainted in adult life. Connor's family is extremely Catholic, so they went to Church multiple times during the week. Connor met Marco at Church. Same goes for Hector. He met Marco and Connor at Church. Marco and Hector met up with Elijah eventually because of Connor.

5) Explain the family thing again? Who stays with who, now?
Connor lived with his mother and father, no siblings. Marco lived with just his father. Elijah lived with his mother, father, and grandparents. Hector lived with his mother, father, and several siblings. Family situation can be further explained later.

6) Now what is up with this mob deal?
Hector's family has always been involved with a huge mob organization in Boston. So he grew up with that lifestyle and joined in the family biz at a young age. He got the other three boys involved with it also. Connor and Marco by choice. Elijah, as mentioned, sort of fell into it, and never backed out.

7) How did they all end up in Miami?
Connor quit the mob thing his first year of college. However, he still had ties because Hector and Marco. Elijah had also quit. The mob had Connor do a job for them by blackmail. Hector didn't know about the blackmail, though. Long story short, Connor shot and killed a kid by accident and fled Boston out of fear. He didn't tell anyone where he was going. He sent word to Elijah and Marco a few weeks later. They immediately came out and decided they'd stay with him. Of course, word got to Hector, who also moved to Miami.

8) Why would they all do that?
Because they are so close, it's not even funny. These four are tighter than any brothers you've ever met. They will always do whatever for each other. They are willing to do whatever to protect each other.

9) So what's the problem, yo?
Well, Hector has secretly been having contact with the mob again in the last six months. Of course, they understand he talks to his family, but everyone thought he was done with the mob, as they were. He's been running a chapter of the mob in Miami as it's gang leader. However, he needs help. He can't do it on his own and he knows trusts no one else enough to help him. He's got a bunch of guys and gals he needs to control and he can't do it along.

10) So....
So he's going to enlist the help of Elijah, Marco, and Connor. First, by just asking and pleading with them. Then, by more forceful measures. Blackmail. Connor will be the easiest, seeing as how he's got plenty of assault and attempted murder charges he could be in jail for, not to mention that ACTUAL murder he committed. Then Marco, for drug related charges. And Elijah, who they will find someway to pin just because he was associated with the mob.

11) How long will this go on for? How will it end?
That all depends on you and me. It can be discussed later.

12) So what's the fun in this plot?
Umm, so much dramaz! Duh! You get to play a character living a double life! On top of that, you have to balance loving and hating the one person they all call brother. Your character gets to be badass, no matter what. MMH's first gang? Umm, yessum.

13) What are the requirements for playing one of these characters?
Not many. All I ask is that you be ACTIVE. That is number one. I worked hard on this plot and it's characters. All I want is to see my little brain child dream come to life. :3 If you are going to be gone for longer than 3 days, let someone know, please. Also, if you feel that the character/plot/timing/whatever is not right for you, let me know. Don't feel bad, I'm not going hate you. Just let me know, so I can open said character back up for role play. You don't have to be able to post a novel (i don't) , but I'd like to see around at least 400 - 500 words, 600 or more is even better. I like purrrty graphics. However, I understand the pain of not being able to create your own if your not tech savvy (i'm definitely not). Even so, I'd appreciate if you made due by using nice graphics from caution and alike site (remember to credit) or by requesting graphics be made. There are plenty of nice people who will do it for you. I would also ask that you be able to communicate well. It's sort of an intricate plot with deep characters. It will be vital for us all to stay in contact. MSN is best for me. But if you use something else, there is always meebo or if you can keep up extremely well, PMs. Last thing, I just want you to have fun. I'd like these character to remain true to the basic set up I've given. That includes jobs, basic personality characteristics, basic family background, and last names. Last names MUST stay and so must PBs. If you'd like to change either, please PM with your reason and idea.

* I'D LOVE LOVE LOVE you x4432785372954729 infinity if anyone took these characters. I'm pretty pumped for the idea of it all coming together. Don't be put off by how planned out these characters sort of already are. These are the basics about them, all the extra details are up to you. Like, just HOW much Marco's father beat him. Things like that. Oh, and first/middle names can be changed. Just know, that 'Hector's' middle name will be the name he goes by. I don't want to give anyone a headache explaining how Hispanic names go. Just know that. xD

IN DEPTH CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS BELOW!!!!!

[connor]

THE BOYS

marco elia lombardi
22/23 , freelance journalist/paparazzi , italian , witty , fast-talker , goofy
PB: shia labeouf
has always been the scrawniest of the bunch and the youngest. he is treated like the little brother and they all watch out for him. he's amazingly outgoing and outspoken. he's a bonafide shit talker. seriously. marco can talk anyone into a corner. often get's himself in trouble because of his quick tongue. started taking writing and english classes at a local community college but dropped out early. he works as a freelance journalist. he's written a few pieces for small publications in the country. he is mainly a paparazzi, though, he works for no company in particular and just sales his photos to the highest bidder. as of late, he's been writing an anonymous column for cosmo girl magazine. it's sort of his big break and he's just trying to keep the momentum going. of course, cosmo girl isn't going to pay all the bills, so he still leans on his photo taking skills to bring in the money.
- - KEY NOTES: was abused by his father growing up, mother was not around, he was never at home, he orphaned himself by leaving his father's home , survived by sneaking in and living with connor and elijah for weeks at a time, had to stop when connor started spending less time at home and elijah's parents caught him. lived with hector's family and began working for them as a small time drug dealer.

elijah asher matusowitz
24 , restaurant manager , jewish , laid - back , renaissance man , talented
PB: bryan greenberg
elijah is the same age as connor. their birthdays are actually two weeks apart. out of the group, these two are the closest. they've been best friends since birth practically. their parents were friends in high school and they group up just a few blocks from each other. elijah is the true artist of the group. he plays the guitar and piano, writes (lyrics, poetry, short stories, etc.), composes and arranges music, acts, sings and dances (only in the club though xD). he is the one who always keeps a level head. the voice of reason within their tight knit group. if he's angry and he shows it, you know somethings up. he is a simple guy who doesn't like too much fuss. living in miami and working as a manager at -insert restaurant here- are in no way his life goals. if anything, he most wants a normal life; the all american dream. a wife, some kids, a dog or two. live in a house somewhere in the suburbs and hopefully work with his art somehow. maybe become a published author.
- - KEY NOTES: started working for hector's family as a messenger. he sort of fell into it.one day they asked him to deliver a package to a man. he did it, no questions asked, no idea what was happening. from then on, they just kept sending him and that's how he became a messenger.

alejandro hector castro de martinez
25/26 , miami gang leader , cuban , loyal , secretive , quick tempered
PB: gael garcia bernal
alejandro hector castro de martinez is his full name. hector castro is what he goes by. hector is the oldest out of the group and the last to 'join'. his family is part of a legacy in the latino mob world of boston. since birth, he has been immersed in the life style. he grew up in sort of a harsh lifestyle. crime was constantly happening all around him. he was taught at an early age to survive. he learned to fight. to lie. to watch. to suspect. and above all else, protect the family, the mob, at all costs. no one ever quite knows what is going on through hector's head. he can act fine but be wrecked on the inside. he is good at the heart and soul of it all, but he falls victim to wanting. he lusts after life, if you will. money. women. riches. everything. he lusts after it. he has the kind of personality that just wants, wants, wants. and he does whatever necessary to get it. he is manipulative even to those he cares about. it's a downfall he never realizes until it is too late. however, his fierce loyalty is what makes him worthy enough to keep around. when someone says they are willing to take a bullet for you and you know they would, you don't just let that person go.
- - KEY NOTES: he got all the boys into the mob/gang lifestyle with his family. it was nothing against them. he figured, they all had family issues (except for elijah) , so he would give him the family he grew up with. he truly believes he was helping them. he truly does have all their best interests at heart and would do anything for them.

[penelope]

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