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The American Mafia- Commission 1931

Chairs: Jason Fan and Afriti

Chinoy
Committee Info

This committee will be considered the first official meeting of the Commission. Lucky

Luciano has just named himself chairman and appointed bosses for the five families of New

York as well as additional bosses in Buffalo and the Chicago Outfit. Many smaller families are

also represented in the commission by one of the other families. The powers of the committee

over the affairs of the mafia, or La Cosa Nostra, have not yet been decided. Rules for mafia

behavior and Commission regulation have also yet to be created. Thus, this committee will seek

to create a set of guidelines, rules, and authority for the Commission. Points to consider are

judicial power over family disputes, distribution of power among the smaller families, what

crimes to participate in, and whatever else the committee comes up with. Resolutions are

expected to encompass all topics related to the mafia and are also expected to use mafia

terminology (see below). The chair of the committee will be Lucky Luciano and the members

will be 30 people connected with each family. Although this is a specialized committee and not a

crisis, each character will be given specific powers and jurisdiction based on their familial and

individual status. Each character, regardless of position and power, will have one vote of equal

magnitude and all votes are passed on majority basis. Keep in mind that what this committee

comes up with does not have to adhere to what happened in real life.
Mafia Terminology

At least some of these words are expected to be a part of resolutions drafted by this committee.

1. Administration: The top of the organized family- The Boss/Don, the Consigliere,

and the Underboss

2. Associate: Someone who works with the mafia and is usually in a position that

can benefit the mafia. Often trades favors for money. Associates are not made

men or officially part of the mafia, although they can eventually get made if they

deemed by the Boss.

3. Boss (also called Don): the head of the Family. He decides who gets made and

who gets whacked. The boss also gets cuts from all Family business;

4. Capo: Family member who leads a crew and carries out orders by the boss

through his crew; short for caporegime

5. confirm: to be made

6. Consigliere: the Family advisor, who is always consulted before decisions are

made. Serves as the Boss advisor and right hand man.

7. Cosa Nostra (This thing of ours): Mob term for the Overall Italian mafia

8. Crank: speed, in particular, crystal meth.

9. Crew: the group of soldiers under the capo's command.

10. Family: an organized crime clan such as the five families of New York

11. Goomah: a Mafia mistress or wife

12. Hit: to murder

13. Made Man: One officially part of and inducted into the Family. At least a soldier
14. Mobbed Up: connected to the mob.

15. Mobster: one who is in the mob.

16. Omert: to take a vow of silence in the Mafia and protect family and mafia wide

secrets from law enforcement, punishable by death if not upheld.

17. Outfit: a clan, or family within the Mafia.

18. Points: percent of income; cut.

19. Spring Cleaning: destroying evidence

20. Paying Tribute: giving the boss a cut of the deal.

21. Pinched: to get caught by the cops or federal agents.

22. The program: The Witness Protection Program.

23. Rat: one who snitches or squeals after having been pinched.

24. Shakedown: to blackmail or try to get money from someone

25. Soldier: the bottom-level member of an organized crime Family. They are all

Made Men

26. Tax: to take a percentage of someone's earnings.

27. Underboss: the second in command to the boss.

28. Whack: to murder; also clip, hit, pop, burn, put a contract out.

29. Wiseguy: a made guy.

The Castellammarese War

The American mafia prior to the 1930s was historically run by a Capo di tutt'i capi

(often called the Godfather in English but translates to boss of all bosses). However, this

format often created many disputes as the Capo di tutt'i capi held immense power over all the

other bosses, who each had independent concerns and territories. Additionally, due to the power

this figure had, there were often arguments on who would assume the position and independent

familial disputes.

1920s mafia operations were dominated by Giuseppe Joe the Boss Masseria, who

served as the Godfather. Joe the Boss turned the mafia into one of the most powerful forces in

the nation by taking full advantage of the era of prohibition, which started in 1920, by having the

mafia participate in bootlegging and illegal alcohol trade/manufacturing.

In the mid 1920s, many gangsters from the Sicilian town of Castellammare sailed to

America after seeing the lucrative business of bootlegging going on there. There, they joined the

growing Castellammare community in Brooklyn. By the mid 1920s, their community was led

by Cola Schiro. Salvatore Maranzano, a key figure Castellammarese who came in the 20s, made

the community very powerful by opening a large and successful alcohol distillery.

Maranzano felt that regulations and rules set by Masseria were overbearing and

dictatorial. As a result, he led himself and a group of Castellammarese in rebellions against

Masseria and his gang. What ensued was intense violence, hijacking of trucks, and the

destruction of distilleries and bars by the rival gangs. After many deemed Schiro weak and

accused him of failing to act against Masseria with the rest of the Castellammarese community,
he was ousted from his position. Maranzano was then deemed head of the community and later

the overseer of the war. Tensions ran high between the two Masseria and Maranzano factions.

Many Masseria supporters saw the Castellammarese as a very dangerous opponent

including head of the Lucchese family and Masseria Lieutenant Gaetano Reina. However,

Masseria soon lost trust in Reina due to his suspicion that Reina was secretly collaborating with

Maranzano due to the fact that Masseria started demanding a share of Reinas profits. Very

quickly, on February 26, 1930, Masseria ordered Vito Genevese to assassinate Reina, his own

man. Giuseppe Pinzolo then took over Reinas position as head of his crew.

2 months later, Masseria ordered the assassination of Gaspar Milazzo, a Castellammare

native who headed Detroits chapter of the Unione Siciliana: Sicilian-American fraternity that is

said to control a majority of the Italian vote in America (the mafia often struggle for influence

and control of this group). Masseria ordered this assassination due to his humiliation over

Milazzos refusal to back him in conflicts over the Chicago Outfit (name for the mafia syndicate

in Chicago) with Al Capone. In July 1930, Castellammarese leader Vito Bonventre was also

murdered in his garage.

 Maranzano quickly fired back by murdering Peter Morello,

Masserias second in command. Soon after, Giuseppe Pinzolo was

murdered by his own allies due to their dislike of him, anger at

Reinas murder by Masseria, and wishes to back Maranzano for

revenge on Masseria. Tommy Gagliano and Thomas Lucchese

subsequently ordered Pinzolos execution and then backed

Maranzano in his bid for control of the US mafia. In Chicago, Maranzano loyalist Joe Aiello was

murdered by Masseria and Al Capone. Maranzano quickly responded by having Brooklyn boss

and Masseria supporter Al Mineo executed. On February 5th, 1931, Maranzano ordered the

execution of Masseria loyalist Joseph Catania. By now, a key portion of the Masseria base and

leadership was dead.

After Maranzanos quick and intelligent responses to Masserias actions, along with his

new support by the Reina/Lucchese family, many Masseria supporters decided

that Maranzano would be the best option for the future of the mafia by 1931.

Charles Lucky Luciano was a Masseria member and for many years

had his own loyal following of not just Italians and Sicilians, but Jews as well.

He also led a band of young Italian Mafiosi named the Young Turks against

what they considered the old and backward thinking Mustache Petes

(older mafiosi). He had good relationships with Arnold Rothstein (Jewish

mob leader and businessman infamous for fixing the 1919 World Series) and his gang. Luciano,

like many Masseria men, became disillusioned with Masserias tenure and he, along with many

friends including Meyer Lansky and Frank Costello conspired to assassinate Masseria.
 On April 15, 1931, Masseria was executed while having lunch with Luciano. Legend has

it that Luciano excused himself to the bathroom as four gunmen walked up and ambushed

Masseria. The gunmen were Bugsy Siegel, Albert Anastasia, Joe Adonis, and Vito Genovese.

Masseria after hearing of his rivals assassination called in his top men and the leaders of

the families that betrayed Masseria. He subsequently divided the mafia into five families that

would together rule New York. They were the Luciano family (former Masseria/Morello gang),

the Gagliano family (former Reina family), the Profaci family (neutral for the most part during

the war), the Mangano family (Al Mineos former family), and the Bonanno family (the

Castellammarese). Additionally, Maranzano named himself Capo di tutt'i capi, the boss of all

bosses.

However, despite the fact that Lucky Luciano got control of the massive former Masseria

territory, he was still untrusting of a Godfather and wanted Maranzano out of the picture. At the

same time, Maranzano saw the danger of Luciano and had little trust in him as well. Maranzano

also put Al Capone on his hit list, likely because of the murder of Joe Aiello. Maranzano hired an

Irish gunman, Vincent Coll to murder Luciano. Meanwhile, Luciano was planning the murder of

Maranzano by utilizing his band of loyal Jewish thugs. Luciano ended up being the first to act

and on September 10, 1931, Maranzano was murdered.

The Commission

The War had terrible effects on the state of the mafia. Profits and revenue were severely

damaged due to the fact that a lot of income brought in from mafia activities and territorial gains

had to be spent on black market guns, weapons, and ammunition. Additionally, large death tolls
created the need for families to quickly initiate new recruits, a process that previously took an

extended period of time as trust was perhaps the most important concept in the mafia. What

resulted was internal struggle, as many traditional mafiosi lacked trust in new recruits. Luciano,

recognizing the horror brought by the war, sought to mend the current scenario and prevent any

major future conflicts and wars.

After Maranzanos murder, Luciano called a meeting in Chicago between the five

families, Stefano Magaddino of Buffalo, and Al Capone. Lucky Luciano deciphered that the

Capo di tutt'i capi was ineffective, and that the best

course of action would be a Commission that includes

all five families, the Chicago outfit, and the mafia

community in Buffalo. The Commission consists of the

Five Families and their bosses, Al Capone representing

the Chicago Outfit, and Stefano Magaddino in Buffalo.

Luciano, although the chairman of the committee, has

no more of a say/vote than any other Commission

member. Each member has their own territorial control

and specialization in specific crimes and revenue

sources. Additionally, each family present at the

Commission also represented one of the smaller families. The Commission would oversee all

mafia operations in the United States and settle familial disputes.

At this inaugural meeting, they decided the powers that the Commission will have. This

will be the job of this committee.

Family Structure

The mafia family is a hierarchical system.

At the top is the Boss or Don. The Don has

judicial authority over familial affairs and works

in tandem with the rest of his family to ensure

success. The Don gives orders to the Capos who

then carry out the orders through soldiers.

Under the Don is the Underboss and the

Consigliere. The Underboss deals with minor

familial disputes and the smaller details of

business. The Consigliere is the right hand man

or advisor to the Don. The Consigliere is usually a close friend or family member of the Don and

his opinion often has influence over the boss. Family decisions are always run by the Consigliere

first. The Consigliere acts as an objective lens into family affairs and internal disputes.

Under them are them are the Caporegime, often just called the Capo. The Capo takes

orders from the Boss, and occasionally the underboss or Consigliere, and carry out those orders.

The Capo usually do this through their soldiers of which each Capo is usually controlling 2-10 at

a time.

Under the Capo are the Soldiers, often called made men. The Soldiers carry out the

orders of their Capo and ensure that the family brings in revenue and takes care of disputes with

outside forces such as law enforcement or politicians.

 Under the Soldiers are the Associates. Associates are not technically a part of the family

but are often in positions to help the family, usually for a monetary price. Associates can include

distillers, politicians, police officers, etc.

Finding a way for the Commission to effectively help each family manage their hierarchy

will be an important goal for the committee.

The State of The Commission

At this time, the Commission is simply a framework for which Lucky has created to help

the mafia flourish. The only set procedure at the moment is the Oath, for which every mafiosi

must take before joining a family. As a result, the only thing binding the Commission together is

the Oath and code of honor. However, a detailed set of rules is absolutely necessary to make sure

this Commission flourishes for the short term and long term. Families do control their own

territories, but need a central document to decipher how to deal with internal problems.

As tensions have eased and mafia activity has expanded, mafia families now have the

ability to create larger rackets, collaborate on multi-family plans, and ensure the survival of the

families. However, there are no checks and balances on family power at the moment and the

prevention of family monopolies and disputes is a problem the Commission plans to dilute.

Furthermore, many smaller independent families are dispersed all over the United States

in places such as Detroit, St. Louis, Miami, etc. However, these families are not large enough to

warrant a seat at the Commission, and as of now, they are all headed by a boss selected by the

Commission. How these families will be represented and have their voice heard will be a

contentious issue for the Commission. A multi-ethnic board and National Crime Syndicate have
been discussed by Luciano and the bosses. This is due to the fact that many families have found

reliable partners in Jewish mobsters such as Meyer Lansky and Bugsy Siegel. It may be in the

Italian Mafias best interest to consolidate the entire American Mafia and welcome other

ethnicities and cultures into La Cosa Nostra. However, there ethnicity currently prevents them

from being able to be made, and their power will have to be limited to preserve the Italian

Culture. At the same time, screening on these characters will likely have to be harsher due to the

lower amount of trust La Cosa Nostra would be able to put in non-Italians.

Staffing and funding will be a key talking point at this committee. Regardless of what is

passed, there will need to be a staff or committee team who ensures that Commission resolutions

are enforced. Lack of funding will be a problem as the Commission is going to need money to

carry out whatever they pass and pay for their staffers. How these staffers will be created, and

how the Commission will be funded, will need to be addressed.

Questions to Consider

1. What powers should the Commission have over the families? How will the

Commission prevent familial disputes and monopolies without interfering in

issues that the families should have sovereignty over? Should the Commission

have to approve ordered executions?

2. Should the Commission have supreme judicial ruling over familial disputes?

3. What punishments should be given to any families or members who break a

Commission rule?
 4. How should power be distributed between the Seven chairs of the Commission

and the smaller families littered across the US? What amount of independence

should each smaller family have?

5. How will the Commission deal with the death of bosses and other high ranking

mafiosi? Should the Commission be responsible for appointing or approving new

members and promotions? Should the recruit approvement and mafiosi promotion

processes be reformed or managed by the Commission in any way?

6. How should the Commission be staffed? Should they find their own mafiosi or

take members from each family?

7. How should the Commission create a budget and fund through private and/or

family donations? What should each family donate? Should families be

compensated in any way for their donations?

8. How should La Cosa Nostra deal with non-Italian mobsters? Should they be taken

in as associates and/or allies?

Law Enforcement

For decades, the mafia were essentially left alone by the Police. The officers at the time

were far too weak and inept to deal with mafia rackets and illegal activity. Additionally, police

technology was very weak and often relied on testimony (which could be easily bought off by

the mafia), written documents (which could be easily manipulated), and weapon ownership

(which due to the black market and poor record keeping at the time was very unreliable). On top
of that, the mafia were able to buy off a large portion of politicians, police chiefs, and judges

whod make sure the mafia would stay trouble free.

In 1908, Attorney General Charles Bonaparte under President Theodore Roosevelt

created the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Although it created a precedent for attacking

national threats/crime and it began to mature, it stayed relatively powerless until 1930. This

period of police ineptitude and lack of FBI power is known as the Lawless Years. This was a

time of prosperity and freedom for the American mafia.

With Prohibition, organized crime across America quickly skyrocketed. The mafia rose

to prominence by getting their hands on illegal liquor and selling it to those who wanted it

through crates and speakeasies. The mafia quickly saw their power rise and expanded into other

fields such as racketeering and political manipulation for personal benefit.

At the same time, the Federal government took notice of the increase in

organized crime and began to expand the FBI. Quickly, they were able to

go from a relatively non-existent force to perennial busters of speakeasies

and smaller gangs. Furthermore, public exposure of the violence of the

Castellammarese War created both public and governmental scrutiny

towards the mafia. Multiple mafia members have been indicted and arrested

while family rackets have also been busted. Current FBI director J. Edgar

Hoover has escalated a war against the mafia, and if they are able to

mobilize effectively, the state of the American mafia is in serious jeopardy.

Instability has been created within each family. The onset of the Great Depression has

quickly turned the mafia life into one that is much more dangerous and much less economically
stable. As a result, there has been an increasing number of dissenting made men who have

exchanged immunity for federal testimony. This process has also been expedited by the wave of

lightly screened recruits during the war.

There is uniform concern across all families that a federal crackdown could happen soon.

The Commission will have to create a response to deal with federal investigations and dissenters.

The domino effect is a very real concern here. The fall of one family will lead to a spilling of

mafia secrets which may subsequently create the decline of the entire US mafia syndicate.

Something will need to be done about this issue to ensure the mafias prosperity and survival.

Questions to Consider

1. How should dissenting made men and Capos be punished and/or prevented in the

future?

2. How will the Commission prevent indicted mafiosi to stay quiet about other mafia

affairs?

3. How should the mafia deal with the lightly screened recruits of the war whose

loyalty may not be guaranteed?

4. How much information should be dispersed from boss to Capo/Underboss? While

providing info is key for the job to be carried out effectively, revealing too much

will give capos and underbosses leverage against the Don.

5. What should the Commission do to decrease FBI involvement in mafia affairs?

6. How should FBI contact to the families be prevented in the future?

 7. How will public perception towards the mafia be dealt with? How will people

with incriminating information be kept quiet?

Mafia Expansion and Crime Participation

The mafia since prohibition has become a dominant force all across the nation. They have

become both rich and notorious through massive bootlegging and racketeering schemes.

However, the Great Depression has created shortages of disposable income for American

citizens and as a result, less revenue for the mafia. Furthermore, the Prohibition era has seen

increasing scrutiny throughout America as one that is ineffective and crime harboring, and as a

result, strong anti-prohibition movements have started. This poses an obvious problem for the

American mafia as without prohibition, bootlegging- one of the biggest money sources for La

Cosa Nostra- will cease to exist. Thus, finding ways to work around the Great Depression,

creating new avenues of crime/revenue in case prohibition ends, and perhaps prolonging

prohibition as well will be key topics for the future success of the American Mafia.

La Cosa Nostras goal of a nationwide money producing empire has seen stagnation over

the last few years for a variety of reasons. First of all, the Castellammarese War distracted all

major families from mafia activity and created a period of hostility among the American Mafia.

However, the underlying issue behind this war is that there

was no central power to settle family disputes and manage

territorial boundaries. Second of all, the Great Depression has

not only reduced the success of bootlegging, but that of

racketeering as well. With many businesses going under and

losing money, they are no longer able to pay for problems

created by mafia rackets. Third of all, as aforementioned, the Great Depression has created a

nationwide income shortage which has reduced the ability for the mafia to bring in new

customers and expand their own industries and infrastructure. Internal dissent has arisen as well.

Those who joined the mafia in search of riches have been disappointed and are growing

increasingly impatient and angry at their superiors and the Don.

Furthermore, the birth of many other crime organizations have started to limit the

influence of the Italian mafia. In the southwest, powerful gangs of latinos and drug traffickers

along the Mexican border have started to take more control of the area. In the East, where the

Italian mafia have dominated for decades, there have been an increasing number of non Italian

mobs seeking to gain influence. The Jewish mafia, although many are loyal to Lucky Luciano,

have grown in independence and stature through brutal and rash behavior. Western European

immigrants have also taken notice of the profits the Italian mafia were making in their activities,

and have started to enter the sector as well. Additionally, the Irish mafia have created

strongholds and immense power over places like Boston. In order for the Italian Mafia and La

Cosa Nostra to maintain dominance over the American mafia game, the Commission must

decide how to deal with these growing gangs.

Furthermore, there is going to be a question on how the mafia should manage their

political influence over the areas they control. Mafia dominance over territorial regions and

corruption of politicians is well known by the public. However, the Great Depression has seen

unemployment skyrocket, and many American citizens and immigrants in mafia run territories

have become very angry. As a result, the Commission will need to find a way to manipulate their

corrupted officials so as to please the public. Additionally, the Commission should consider
 giving residents of their territories special gifts and

activities to make their life easier, as a happy public is

less likely to rebel against the family of their territory.

1932 is also an election year and finding a way to

utilize their public officials for personal gain before

the election year will be an important topic (note: this

influence comes from the fact that the mafia can in

the blink of an eye force the entire city to back one

candidate, so having officials exchange favors for this

support creates political dominance for the mafia).

Finding a way to not only expand and maintain the Italian mafia, but also to ensure its

future success and dominance is perhaps the most critical issue for the Commission. The future

of the mafia is in this committees hands and creating an avenue for future success will be

critical.

Questions to Consider

1. What are short and long term goals for mafia success and expansion?

2. How should the Mafia deal with their political influence? How much, if at all,

should the Mafia be involved with politics?

3. How should the mafia deal with other crime organizations that have sprung up?

4. Should the mafia enter new crime avenues such as drug trafficking?

5. How will the mafia safeguard against the end of prohibition and the economic

struggle of the Great Depression?

 6. How will the mafia work to reduce constituent rebellions?

7. How will the Commission be run and organized in the future? Equal power of all

representatives and the oath are set in stone, but how will other factors be run?

Character List

The Commission will be chaired by Lucky Luciano. Although the actual Commission

was only attended by the 7 bosses, this committee will include more characters for the sake of

debate. There will be 30 people in this committee- 4 from each family and an extra for the

Chicago Outfit and the Luciano Family (as their boss is the chair of the committee). Each

character, based on their family, will be able to advocate for special activities and crimes.

Additionally, each family is also representing at least another smaller family, and the Family

present at this meeting will be able to decide and advocate for certain clauses related to the

family they are representing. Although characters have special say in certain areas, every

character still has the ability to and should discuss and create solutions for every topic discusses.

Having special jurisdiction only means that a specific character has special interests in that

topic, not individual power or the ability to veto/strike anything; a resolution can still

involve an idea even if a character with jurisdiction over the subject doesnt support it.

Writing a clause a character with jurisdiction doesnt support may make the family he is a part of

oppose the resolution, but it does not mean it can not be advocated for by the committee.

Reminder that although characters have special interest in some topics, whatever is passed by the

Commission becomes common law and must be followed. Everyone should still write whatever

ideas that they come up with but again, easing hostility among the families is a goal of the

Commission. Keep in mind that in the Commission, all voices and votes are equal. Just because
you are not a boss does not mean you are any less powerful than anyone else. The committee

will see families working in tandem with each other, however, compromise will be needed made

as majority is required for writing to pass. Tip for research: Finding info on most of these

characters is very difficult as the lives of most 1930s gangsters is hard to trace. Regardless, info

on character backstory and life is not necessarily that important as in the Commission, everybody

has equal say and vote. It would be in your best interest to research solutions for the

Commission, your family, and the topics your character has special concerns and interests.

Movies like The Godfather, Goodfellas, and Casino will be good and entertaining insights for the

dynamic of a mafia family. Additionally, books and articles on the mafia, along with youtube

videos and documentaries will help with your research on the subject.

The Luciano Family

The Luciano Family has inherited all of Masserias previous rackets, distilleries, loan

sharks, and gambling centers. Luciano and the family have become perhaps the most feared in

the country. At the time, they are seeking to create a prostitution ring to expand mafia activities.

The Luciano Family is also representing the families of Pittsburgh (bootleggers), Cleveland

(stronghold over the Ohio mafia game), and Philadelphia (smaller but rapidly expanding).

Luciano family territory includes New York City, New York, New Jersey, South Florida, and

Las Vegas. They will work together to insure prosperity for their territories and La Cosa Nostra.

Vito Genovese- Underboss of the Luciano Family

Vito Genovese is Lucky Lucianos underboss and close friend. They are believed to have

conspired in the murder of Joe Masseria. Vito Genovese will be able to have a say and
jurisdiction over topics involving the Luciano Family, Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Philadelphia,

Luciano family territories, and resolutions that involve areas Luciano Family members control.

Frank Costello- Consigliere of the Luciano Family

Frank Costello is Lucky Lucianos Consigliere. He met Luciano while they both worked

for the Morello Gang of Manhattan. He has close ties the Jewish and Irish mob. He is a major

figure in the bootlegging game and controls the slot machine and bookmaking games of the

Luciano Family. Costello will have special jurisdiction over slot machine/bookmaking rackets

and Italian Mafia ties with non-Italian gangs.

Joe Adonis- Luciano Family Capo

Joe Adonis, or Joey A, is a Capo for the Luciano Family. He was instrumental in the

creation of the Commission and murder of Masseria and Maranzano. After the 1928

assassination of Frankie Yale, who owned many Brooklyn rackets, Adonis took control of Yales

criminal empire. He became massively successful through rackets of Brooklyn business and

bootlegging. He is well known for his rackets with cars and cigarettes. He would buy car

dealerships and force all car buyers to buy his protector insurance. For cigarettes, he would take

cigarette vending machines and stock them with stolen cigarettes. Adonis will have special

jurisdiction over the rackets in Brooklyn.

Anthony Strollo- Capo of the Luciano Family

Anthony Strollo, also known as Tony Bender, is a Capo of the Luciano family. Strollo

joined the Luciano family following Maranzano's death and was made a Capo in charge of the

Greenwich Village Crew- a part of the Luciano Family that dominated Greenwich Village.

Strollo was given control of the gambling game in Greenwich Village and lower Manhattan. He
also successfully expanded bootlegging into the village as well. He will have special jurisdiction

and say over Greenwich Village and gambling during committee.

Anthony Carfano- Capo of the Luciano Family

Anthony Carfano, known as Little Augie Pisano, is a capo of the Luciano family.

Carfano joined the Luciano family as a Capo following Masserias death. (Although this

happened in the late 1930s we will say it happened earlier for the sake of this character and

committee) He was sent by Genovese to South Florida so as to expand Luciano family

operations there. In South Florida, along with Jewish Mobster Meyer Lansky, he created a

massive gambling operation. They were also able to take the bootlegging game there as well.

Carfano will have special jurisdiction and say over issues involving Florida, gambling and the

Jewish Mob.

The Profaci Family

The Profaci Family for the most part stayed neutral during the Castellammarese War.

However, it is believed that they secretly backed Maranzano. Joseph Profaci took control

following the formation of the five families. The Profaci family has strongholds in Brooklyn

following the murder of an influential mobster by Al Capone. The Profaci Family is one of the

largest Olive Oil importers in all of New York. They are seeking to make the Commission a

success and enable Cosa Nostra harmony for the future. The family is also representing the

families of Tampa (known as the Trafficante family and have many Cubans in their

organization). Profaci family territory includes Various neighborhoods in New York City,

Territory in Long Island, Massachusetts, South Florida, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.

Giuseppe Joe Profaci- Boss of the Profaci Family

 Joe Profaci is boss of the Profaci family. He stayed neutral during the war but is believed

to have secretly backed Maranzano. Joe Profaci will be able to have a say and jurisdiction over

topics involving the Profaci Family, Tampa, Cubans, Profaci family territories, and resolutions

that involve areas Profaci Family members control.

Joseph Magliocco- Underboss of the Profaci Family

Joseph Magliocco, also known as Joe Malayak, is the underboss of the Profaci Family

and brother in law of Joe Profaci. He was close with Profaci and made underboss after a meeting

to divide the slain Salvatore DAquilas Brooklyn territory, of which Magliocco got a large

share. He was very involved in gambling and union racketeering. Magliocco will have special

jurisdiction and say over issues involving Profaci family gambling and rackets along with

disputes involving Brooklyn.

Salvatore Profaci- Consigliere of the Profaci Family

Salvatore Profaci is the Consigliere of the Profaci family and brother of Joe Profaci. He is known

for being a big figure in the distribution of pornographic material. Profaci will have special

jurisdiction and say over the topic of porn during committee.

Frank Abbatemarco- Capo of the Profaci Family

Frank Abbatemarco, also known as Frankie Shots, was a Capo for the Profaci Family. (Although

this for the most part happened later, well say it happened earlier for the sake of this character

and committee) Frankie Shots ran many numbers and bank crimes for the Profaci Family.

Frankie Shots will have special jurisdiction and say over banks and numbers during committee.

The Bonanno Family

 The Bonanno Family was previously the one directly under Maranzano. Joe Bonanno

took control and quickly expanded operations into gambling, loansharking, and narcotics. The

family is intensely dedicated to mafia ideals of honor and trust. They are also small and tight knit

as all members are made Castellammarese men. They are seeking to strongly instill traditions of

faith into the mafia and will also try to expand activity into areas such as narcotics. The family is

also representing the families of Dallas (main player in the mafia in Texas) and Colorado (small

and mostly in Denver but very successful bootleggers). Bonanno family territory includes

various neighborhoods in New York City.

Joseph Bonanno- Boss of the Bonanno Family

Joseph Bonanno is the boss of the Bonanno Family. He is well known for his superior

ability to organize troops and quick instincts. Bonanno was made head of the family following

the formation of the five families and took control of most of Maranzano crime family. Joe

Profaci will be able to have a say and jurisdiction over topics involving the Bonanno Family,

Dallas, Colorado, Bonanno family territories, and resolutions that involve areas Bonanno Family

members control.

Angelo Caruso- Underboss of the Bonanno Family

Angelo Caruso is the underboss of the Bonanno Family during 1931. Caruso is close to

Bonanno and represents a large non Castellammarese faction in the family. Caruso will have a

special say over Bonanno family business matters and non Castellammarese mafiosi during

committee.

Frank Italiano- Consigliere of the Bonanno Family

 Frank Italiano is the Consigliere of the Bonanno Family. He contested Joseph Bonanno

for family leadership during 1931. He lost but however had enough support to be named

Consigliere. He has a strained relationship with Joseph Bonanno, but is still expected to work

with him.

Carmine Galante- Capo for the Bonanno Family

Carmine Galante is a capo for the Bonanno Family. He is notorious for various murders

including one on a policeman and a journalist. He is recognized as a dangerous hitman. Galante

will have a special say during committee over issues involving murder and hitmen.

The Gagliano Family

The Gagliano Family was previously the one directed by the late Gaetano Reina. Tommy

Gagliano took control and expanded operations into trucking and clothing industries. Trucks are

used to ship contraband over state lines and clothing supplies are cut off so the family can resell

it to other stores. The family has found success in new industries and will be looking to expand

La Cosa Nostra into new industries as well. The family is also representing the families of New

Orleans (strong political influence and bootlegging). Gagliano family territory includes Various

neighborhoods in New York City, territory in New Jersey, South Florida and Las Vegas.

Tommy Gagliano- Boss of the Gagliano Family

Tommy Gagliano is the boss of the Gagliano Family. Gagliano was known for being

humble, quiet and low profile. Gagliano took control of the Gagliano and the late Reinas

territory following the creation of the Five Families. Tommy Gagliano will be able to have a say

and jurisdiction over topics involving the Gagliano Family, New Orleans, Gagliano family

territories, and resolutions that involve areas Gagliano Family members control.
Tommy Lucchese- Underboss of the Gagliano Family

Tommy Lucchese is the Underboss of the Gagliano Family. He conspired with Gagliano

in the murder of Joseph Pinzolo as revenge for the murder of Gaetano Reina. Lucchese works

very closely with Gagliano as the underboss and is often times the more eccentric voice for him.

He was very intelligent in the business sphere and ran many successful rackets and bootlegging

operations. He will share the same jurisdictions as Tommy Gagliano. He is also a big advocator

for expansion of mafia activity into new industries like clothing and trucking.

Stefano Rondelli- Consigliere of the Gagliano Family

Stefano Steve Rondelli is the consigliere of the Gagliano Family. He is friends with

Gagliano and worked closely with him as a Consigliere. Like Lucchese, Rondelli also often

spoke for Gagliano in the public sphere. He helped the Gagliano Family increase their stock in

the bootlegging game. He will share the same jurisdictions as Gagliano and Lucchese and is also

a big advocator of mafia expansion into new industries.

Joseph Abate- Capo of the Gagliano Family

Joseph Abate is a Capo of the Gagliano Family. He was in charge of a faction of the

family in New Jersey. He also had close relations with Al Capone. Abate will have special

jurisdiction over topics in New Jersey and other Gagliano Family affairs.

The Mangano Family

The Mangano Family holds many territories and rackets run by Salvatore DAquila.

Vincent Mangano took control following the creation of the Five Families. The Mangano Family

is noteworthy for their old world traditions of mafia honor and brotherhood, but are considered

more forward looking than previous leaders like Masseria and Maranzano. The Family under
Vincent Mangano moved into extortion, union racketeering, and illegal gambling operations

including horse betting, running numbers, and lotteries.The family is also representing the

families of New England (known as the Patriarca Crime Family and currently have constant

battles with other gangs such as the Irish) and the families of New Jersey (known as the

DeCavalcante Crime Family and works in tandem with New York for bootlegging). Gagliano

family territory includes various neighborhoods in New York City, territory in Long Island, New

Jersey, Tampa, South Florida, Ohio, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Sicily.

Vincent Mangano- Boss of the Mangano Family

Vincent Mangano is the boss of the Mangano Family. Mangano began to move the

family into areas such as extortion and gambling following declining sales of alcohol and the

push against prohibition. He is traditionally thinking and dedicated to the ideals of honor,

respect, and trust. Vincent Mangano will be able to have a say and jurisdiction over topics

involving the Mangano Family, New Jersey, New England, Mangano family territories, disputes

with non-Italian mafias, and resolutions that involve areas Mangano Family members control.

Albert Anastasia- Underboss of the Mangano Family

Albert Mad Hatter Anastasia is the underboss for the Mangano Family. Anastasia was a

notoriously skilled hitman and cofounder of the infamous murder inc. Albert Anastasia will have

a special say over issues involving Mangano Family business and hitmen/executions.

Phillip Mangano- Consigliere of the Mangano Family

Phillip Mangano is the Consigliere of the Mangano Family. He is the brother of Vincent

Mangano. Phillip Mangano is known for his heavy involvement with unions and politics. Phillip
Mangano will have special jurisdiction over political matters and union racketeering during

committee.

Carmine Lombardozzi- Capo of the Mangano Family

(May have not been appointed Capo until later, but well say he is capo now for the sake

of this character and committee) Carmine Lombardozzi is a capo of the Mangano Family.

Although only a capo, he controlled the entire stock market racket and was also involved in

loansharking. He was massively successful in making the family money. He will have a special

say during committee over the stock market and loansharking.

The Buffalo Family

Lucky Luciano called on Stefano Magaddino to head the family of Buffalo at the

Commission. The Buffalo Crime Family rose to prominence through bootlegging and taking

advantage of unions to build construction thatd be advantageous to them. They are at conflict

with growing populations of minorities and other ethnic gangs such as the Hispanics. Magaddino

represents the entire Buffalo Family and will represent the territory of Buffalo as well.

Stefano Magaddino- Boss of the Buffalo Family

Stefano Magaddino is the boss of the Buffalo Family. Magaddino was originally a

successful mortician but then went into crime after seeing the money in prohibition. He quickly

became the most powerful member of the Buffalo Crime Family and made friends with Lucky

Luciano. Magaddino will have special say over topics involving Buffalo and conflicts with

non-Italian gangs.

Angelo Buffalo Bill Palmeri

 Angelo Palmeri is one of the first members of the Buffalo Family and possibly the

founder as well. He worked closely with Magaddino as he rose to power in the 1920s. He was

considered and old school mafioso. He made money primarily through extortion and rackets. He

will share the same jurisdictions as Magaddino.

Joseph DiCarlo

Joseph DiCarlo is a powerful member of the Buffalo Family and son of Giuseppe

DiCarlo- one of the first Buffalo bosses. DiCarlo is often considered the Al Capone of Buffalo

and often uses violence to guarantee he gets his cut and his missions are carried out smoothly. He

and Magaddino work together, but very often clash over power and opinion. He and Magaddino

will share the same jurisdictions.

Rocco Perri

Rocco Perri is a Canadian mobster with very close ties to Buffalo. He often ships alcohol

from Canada to Buffalo and shares a good friendship with Magaddino. Rocco Perri will have

special jurisdiction over Buffalo, bootlegging, alcohol smuggling, and the American Mafias

relationships with international gangs.

The Chicago Outfit

The Chicago Outfit consists of the powerful mafia family in Chicago. Lucky Luciano

called on the notorious Al Capone to head the Chicago Outfit. The Chicago Outfit was very

influential in the war and saw many Masseria and Maranzano loyalists executed. Al Capone

quickly took advantage of prohibition and created a massive bootlegging empire in Chicago. The

Chicago Outfit made national headlines in 1929 with the St. Valentines Day Massacre. A

struggle ensued with Capone and control of the Chicago bootlegging game and city wide rackets.
What resulted was the brutal murder of seven North Side Irish Gang members on Valentines

Day. The Chicago Outfit received public backlash for their vicious behavior. Regardless, they

continue to be a major force in La Cosa Nostra and maintain their immense bootlegging and

rackets. The Chicago Outfit is also representing the families of Los Angeles (many warring

factions but still overall successful in bootlegging and racketeering), San Jose (very small and no

uniform family or boss can be identified), San Francisco (very brutal and deadly but strongholds

in bootlegging, pimping, loansharking, racketeering, and drug dealing), and Milwaukee

(considered branch of Chicago Outfit and most of success involved with bootlegging and Vegas

Casinos). The Chicago Outfit represents all of Chicago.

Al Scarface Capone

Al Capone is the boss of the Chicago Outfit. He is considered a modern day Robin

Hood as he often made donations to charity from money he extorted out of the rich. His public

perception started to dilute following the horror of the St. Valentines Day Massacre. He is

recognized for possessing a massively lucrative bootlegging Empire in Chicago and being a

notoriously villainous mafiosi, even being deemed by the FBI Public Enemy No. 1. He often

clashed with rival gangs such as the Irish North Side. He is currently under investigation by the

feds for the St. Valentine's Day Massacre.Capone will have special jurisdiction over bootlegging,

Chicago and the families they represent, FBI involvement, and clashes with other gangs.

Frank Nitti

Frank Nitti is one of Al Capones biggest and most trusted henchmen and often

considered an underboss of Capone. He quickly made a name for himself in the 20s through

bootlegging and being a skilled jewel thief. Nitti is well known for his leadership skills and
knack for business. Nitti will have special jurisdiction over topics on Chicago, bootlegging,

stealing, and FBI involvement.

Tony Accardo

Tony Accardo is a powerful member of the Chicago Outfit. He rose to prominence during

prohibition as a brutal mafioso. He earned the nickname Joey Batters after viciously murdering

3 people Capone ordered dead with a baseball bat. He quickly became one of Capones most

trusted henchmen and Capos. He created a fortune for the outfit with a variety of profitable

rackets including gambling, loansharking, bookmaking, extortion, and the distribution of untaxed

alcohol and cigarettes. Accardo will have special jurisdiction over racketeering, Chicago, and

execution of mafioso.

Johnny Torrio

Johnny Torrio is recognized for helping construct the Chicago Outfit and being the

mentor of Al Capone. He led the South Side Gang (colloquial name for the Chicago Outfit) that

warred with the North Side Irish Gang and culminated in the St. Valentines Day Massacre. He

was incredibly intelligent and very successful at taking advantage of criminal opportunities. He

took over the Outfit after ordering Capone to carry out the execution of Jim Colosimo. There,

Torrio helped turn the modest Chicago Outfit into one of the biggest bootlegging and

racketeering centers in the nation. After an assassination attempt in 1925, he stepped down and

handed control of the Outfit over to Capone. However, Torrio continued to work with Capone

and the Outfit. Torrio will have special jurisdiction over Chicago and the state of the Mafias

criminal activity and business.

Louis Campagna
 Louis Campagna is a henchman of Capone that rose to prominence as Capones

bodyguard and an extremely skilled gunman during wars with the North Side. Campagna is

described to be incredibly brash and unpredictable. He soon became very skilled in the

advancement of bootlegging, labor racketeering, and illegal gambling. He quickly became one of

Capones most highly regarded figures. Campagna will have special jurisdiction on Chicago,

mafioso murder, rackets, and gambling during committee.