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	<em><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size:36px;">Garrett Lewison</span></span></em>
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	<span style="font-size:12px;"><em><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"HBO makes some fuckin lit ass shows"</span></em></span>
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	<strong>2005-2017</strong>
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	Garrett Lewison was born at Sweeney General Hospital and raised in Shoreside Vale by his parents. As a kid his parents were always busy with work. He often visits his grandparents house and early on as a kid, when his elders would fall asleep, he would sneak downstairs and play Grand Theft Auto. To the dismay of his mother, he grew up obsessed with violence. An only child, Garrett hangs out with his other likeminded friends who also grew up similarly. There exists an entire wave of this type of come up, sheltered kids from the suburbs who prefer video games over history class. Garrett's obsession with violence didn't stop at video games. As he progressed through school with accolades and good grades, he enjoyed doing bad things. Drugs, vandalism and theft. His parents became increasingly concerned with Garrett's behavior when he would go out at night and drink with his friends. Armed with a platinum credit card, Garrett would pull devious licks with his friends and post memes on Finder. He would often drive at night when he was super drunk or high on drugs. These years were quite blurry for Garrett (and those around him).
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	He became obsessed with gangster culture and movies at a young age. He loves Casino, Goodfellas, Taxi Driver, Gomorrah, Boardwalk Empire, Breaking Bad, The Wire, The Sopranos and many other gangster pieces. He constantly watches them, wants to make gangster movies and immerses himself fully in gangster culture. He likes EDM, hip-hop, techno, vaporwave and other modern music. He learned to put on a fake gangster accent by listening to 80s and 90s hip-hop and often copies lingo from them, mostly in an ironic way however he's a surprisingly well-versed street talker. Now engaged in his phone on Finder, he often links up with his friends to pursue the gangster life he always dreamed of... although he may soon learn that the gangster life isn't like the way it is in the movies.
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	<strong>2018-2023</strong>
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	Garrett continued to smoke weed and drink underage. In 2023, he got two tattoos on his left arm: the Steam and Sony Playstation logos. He would routinely sneak into bars and buy alcohol with a fake ID. Time and time again, Garrett would look for illegal opportunities and play out a wicked fantasy that came from a young violent media inception. These were his first years living on his own. He was kicked out of his parent's house in late 2023 and briefly lived in a Portland apartment.
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	<strong>2024-present</strong>
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	Garrett would decide on a whim to move to Los Santos with his friends after a furious argument with his parents. He signed up for online college pursuing a career as a software engineer but took a parttime job as a taxi driver to pay for bills. He became an apartment landlord on AirBnB after making enough to purchase some cheaper properties.
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He has played in MLB briefly for the Los Santos Corkers.</p><p></p><p><em>Amateur career</em></p><p>Mooney is from Whetstone, San Andreas. He attended Angel Pine High School and played for the school's baseball team. He pitched a no-hitter in his final high school game. Mooney attended University of San Andreas, Los Santos and played college baseball. As a freshman in 2009, he was the Mid-American Conference Freshman of the Year after he had a 1.68 earned run average (ERA), six saves and 49 strikeouts over 35+2⁄3 innings pitched. In 2012, he underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the 2012 season. He returned in 2013 as a starter and had a 2.02 ERA with 105 strikeouts over 89 innings. After the 2013 season, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Carcer City Killers. Mooney received a second surgery in August 2024 to repair torn ligaments in his left arm.</p><p></p><p><em>Personal life</em></p><p>Mooney and his wife Shelly have two children, a daughter and son, Little Lisa and Little Billy. In December 2016, Mooney was arrested for domestic assault, although the court case was retired and would be dismissed in December 2018 if no further incidents occur. In March 2020, Mooney tested positive for PED (performance enhancing drugs), suspending his season. Mooney travels on a Harley Davidson bike, is often seen on various golf courses in San Andreas. According to a 2024 social media post, Mooney is rumored to be retiring from baseball if a contract negotiation does not meet his demands.</p><p>In 2025, Andrew was seen with his wife and kids in good spirits. He appeared to be healthier, now out of his cast and working out. He continues to ride his bike around the desert and Red County, sporting a biker jacket—but with no affiliation, and a declining stream of income, he seeks to join up with a biker gang, going to bike weeks, events and gatherings.</p><p>He recently started building and collecting Harley-Davidson bikes.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1358</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:09:50 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Claire "CJ" Donovan</title><link>https://forums.ardicgaming.com/topic/1357-claire-cj-donovan/</link><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Claire "CJ" Donovan </strong>is a 35-year-old woman born and raised in a ranch just outside Blueberry, Red County, where she still helps occasionally. Having grown up and helped on a smaller ranch, she developed an early sense of responsibility and appreciation for physical work. Many of Donovan's peers looked toward Los Santos, in stark contrast to the quiet life out in Red County, for career opportunities - many of which moved there for work.  </p><p>Today she resides in a small, modest apartment and serves the Red County Fire Department and has since she finished her A.S. in fire science in Los Santos, 2009, and subsequent graduation from San Andreas Fire Academy in 2010. While employed with the Fire Department, she has racked up distinguished service commendations, awards and unit citations, including a 15-Year Service Award in 2025. She has previously not sought an officers track, instead preferring to stay in the field with the guys. </p><p>But Donovan is at a crossroads in her life. Privately she struggles with a developing middle-age crisis, the weight of burnout and anxiety over her postponed family life. At her age, she is long overdue to think about whether to prioritize her job or personal life. Should she stay a senior firefighter paramedic forever, finally try and find the one to start a family or not. With her experience, seniority and qualities she could easily get onto an officers track in the rural Fire Department, especially since the Department's smaller and has issues of retaining personnel outside of Los Santos. This contemplation has led to her delaying any real decision, to either go for a family or get on the career ladder. </p><p>Donovan is a sociable person and a team-player, albeit a bit private she has always been described as a resilient and good employee with sound leadership qualities. But lately she has turned a bit more introverted than previously. Weighing her options and isolating herself more often at her father's ranch, away from perceived small town peer-pressures, where she can spend her time fixing simple logical problems and effectively procrastinate on a decision - which aggravates the root cause of her anxiety. </p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1357</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:33:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>broken shell</title><link>https://forums.ardicgaming.com/topic/1140-broken-shell/</link><description><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;">
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1140</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:44:15 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Darnell ''Ace'' Collins</title><link>https://forums.ardicgaming.com/topic/1132-darnell-ace-collins/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	Darnell grew up in a hostile/toxic family. At the age of 12, he ran away from his parents because they would beat him without reason while intoxicated. Now, Darnell lives with his aunt, who has always defended and cared for him against his parents.
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	Ace currently attends Crenshaw High but struggles significantly in school. His grades are low, and he often finds himself in trouble with teachers and peers due to his short temper and lack of focus. Despite his difficulties, he remains determined to open his own tattoo parlor in the city, which fuels his ambition and keeps him going.
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	Ace is addicted to narcotics and actively smokes marijuana. In his neighborhood, he is better known for growing and selling marijuana and designing tattoos.
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	Ace is relatively large for his age, standing 6'4" tall. He has been going to the Ganton gym since he was 15.
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			"Defend yourself, <em>puto</em>. Raise those arms up!" Yelled Roberto Velasquez, the leader of the gang, while three young men beat up the new blood. "Come on, Rafael, you gotta defend yourself or you will never be respected." Rafael did as he was told: he raised his arms up and protected is face imitating a boxer, or at least what he saw on movies. "Yeah, now we're talkin'. Now, attack." Rafael start throwing punches, hitting nothing but air, while the rest of the crew kept hitting him on his face and his stomach. One last punch knocked Rafael on the ground, breathless. Both his eyes were swell and blood start running down his nose. Roberto leaned down towards Rafael with a big smile on his face. "Can you stand up, <em>ese</em>?" Rafael nodded. "Y-yeah, I think." With no help, Rafael stood up, with much appreciation from the crew. "Look at that. The boy can't defend himself but he's tough as steel, <em>que no</em>? Tough as <em>acero</em>." said Roberto, looking at the other members. Everyone agreed. "You're officially part of Los Pecadores de El Corona, Rafael Santacruz. <em>Bienvenido</em>!" All the crew members, including El Jefe hugged Rafael, while smiling.
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	Rafael was born in 1997 at All Saints Hospital in Los Santos and grew up on the streets of El Corona. His parents divorced when he was 4 and Rafael stayed with his mother, while his father moved out of town. Rafael had fond memories of his life in Los Santos and after meeting the charismatic Roberto Velasquez he joined Los Pecadores de El Corona. He hanged around them for 13 months, without commiting any real crimes, but when he was reached by the news that his father had passed away, he had to travel to tie up some loose ends. El Jefe granted his wish so he immediately booked a flight to Vice City. He thought his trip would last only a couple of weeks but he ended up staying there for seven years. After a month in Vice City, Rafael was involved in a drug deal which turned out to be a covert op from the VCPD. He was arrested and sentenced to prison for 10 years, but he got out for parole after 5 for good conduct. He was sent back to Los Santos to serve the remaining 5 years. The minute he got back to El Corona, Rafael searched his old crew, but found out that the entire gang was in prison, charged 15 years for gun trafficking. Without a crew to hang out with and his mother disowning him, Rafael rented a room in the projects in Idlewood and started looking for ways to earn money. But his dream of becoming a gangster and living a dangerous life still hasn't left his mind.
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	Born on the new year's day of 1992, Nikolai was raised in the city of Voronezh in a traditional family that valued and revered the motherland. Nikolai's upbringing was a very masculine one, their father was an idealist and had previously served as a soldier under the newly-disbanded USSR. Frequent hunting trips and outdoor activities shaped the way he grew up, thick-skinned and firm in his own opinion and reasoning.<br>
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	Upon turning 15, he joined a boxing gym which focused around<span> </span><em>Soviet-style boxing </em>and kept up with weekly practice and went onto amateur fighting leaving a record of 7 wins &amp; 2 losses, he kept up the practice until the age of 18, where he joined military due to obligations by law where Nikolai served for 2 years instead of 1 year to fulfill his father's ideology of service to the motherland.<br>
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	<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Early Career</strong></span>
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	Upon leaving active duty military, Nikolai studied and became Executive Protection for VIP clients - making use of his military and CQC knowledge. The pay was good and it wasn't a boring job, which kept him active through-out his 20s.<br>
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	Growing tensions between Ukraine and Russia after 2014 made Nikolai reconsider joining the war effort, he discarded the idea until early 2020 where the joined the war effort to annex Ukraine serving under the Russian Army - assigned to undercover unit in Donbas to conduct reconnaissance and sabotage to Ukrainian infrastructure where he was promoted to a sergeant due to his promising performance leading local guerrillas.
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	Nikolai returned to his hometown, to be greeted by his overjoyed father where he spent some well deserved rest and recovery - but his stay was interrupted by their commanding officer which demanded he is to report to the nearby military base at the border of Ukraine for a undisclosed task. 
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	<strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Into the fray</span></strong><br>
	The news took everybody by surprise but this was it, this was the official invasion into Ukrainian territory. Nikolai was assigned to lead a demolitions squad seeing his success in Donbas. The weeks became months and the months drew long and taxing on Nikolai's mental health, which caused him to become sloppy in what would become their final missions in Ukraine.
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	Nikolai suffered fragmentation injuries due to a raid conducted with poor intel from high command - he was sent to the rear where he was taken care for and rehabilitated all through mid-2023 to early 2024.
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	Nikolai lost his sense of duty after seeing the unnecessary slaughter of Ukrainian civilians, his life was built on what their fathered always believed and dictated - he left he wasn't living for himself, he was living someone else's idea of what he should be. Delivering the news to his father that he was moving to capitalist America caused Nikolai to be shunned by his family but that didn't discourage Nikolai. He was going to live his own life now.<br>
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	<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Liberty</strong></span>
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	While working as a cabbie in Liberty City, Nikolai made various connections driving lawyers, mobsters and other high status "civilians" which led to his first unforeseen act of crime as a getaway driver for a mobster who clicked with Nikolai and even introduced him to his associates which owned Saint Mark's Bistro and better part of Liberty City.
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	Nikolai's extensive knowledge of evasive driving, weapon handling and CQC quickly made him a valuable asset for the Camorra in Liberty.
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	<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Present</strong></span>
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	The family proudly accepted Nikolai into their organized ring, and with the help of the mobster who introduced him into the family,<span> </span><u>Salvatore Di Lauro</u>, were tasked to scope out and expand the territory for the family here in Los Santos. Salvatore being a high earner in Liberty came up with several schemes to earn money here in Los Santos but the pair would be on their own for the time being until business became official.
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	Nikolai's story, here in Los Santos has only<span> </span><em><strong>just</strong></em><span> </span>begun.
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	<span style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><em><b><span style="font-size:22pt;">Leonard McGalla</span></b></em></span><br>
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	<span>Being just another guy from Los Santos. He didn’t care much for the city’s flashy lifestyle or the constant noise around him. He liked to keep things simple. Music-wise, he was all about rock—AC/DC, Metallica, the classics. Whenever life got too loud or stressful, he’d throw on his headphones, crank up the volume, and just tune out with a 6-pack of beer.</span>
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	<span style="font-size:11pt;">Cars were his other thing. He didn’t care about having the newest model or the fastest engine. He just enjoyed spending time in the garage, tinkering with whatever beat-up ride he could afford. If he wasn’t at home listening to music, you could find him under the hood of an old muscle car, fixing things just for the satisfaction of getting it running again. He never wanted much out of life other than a steady job and some peace of mind. That’s why when he landed a job at the local Los Santos garbage center, he wasn't too upset, as long as it paid the bills, he was the happiest.<br>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">1019</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:09:56 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Alberts "Adidas" Peldrinkis</title><link>https://forums.ardicgaming.com/topic/684-alberts-adidas-peldrinkis/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<span style="background-color:#565656;color:#eeeeee;font-size:14px;">Alberts "Adidas" Peldrinkis, born in Kandava, Latvia in a poor family, Alberts struggled in school, since Alberts was a troubled kid, he got into fights a lot. After he moved to Riga with his family, the capital city of Latvia, Alberts joined a kickboxing club at the age of 17, when Alberts turned twenty he moved to the states, where he continued training, he participated in tournaments and won medals but fell into drug use and quit kickboxing, he started participating in underground bare knuckle fights, leading to his arrest. In prison, he met Arman, they both did workouts together untill Alberts got released. Despite the risks, Alberts found a sense of belonging in this dangerous world and got in contact with Arman, they both share the same household since none of them could afford a house to themself. Now Alberts is 27, still living the same lifestyle.</span>
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]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">684</guid><pubDate>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:55:45 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Skully</title><link>https://forums.ardicgaming.com/topic/989-skully/</link><description><![CDATA[<p>
	<img class="ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed ipsAttachLink_image ipsAttachLink_left" data-fileid="2166" style="width:350px;height:auto;float:left;" width="350" alt="image.png.a9e66adf754c4d0726b8f44dfced1972.png" src="https://forums.ardicgaming.com/uploads/monthly_2024_10/image.png.a9e66adf754c4d0726b8f44dfced1972.png" loading="lazy" height="462"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Monte Avetisyan</strong></span>, also known as <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><em>Skully</em></strong></span>, was a member of the AP13 gang. After his younger brother, Alex Avetisyan, passed away, he became the gang leader. The gang was involved in illegal activities such as selling drugs and human trafficking. Eventually, the gang disbanded, and its members went their separate ways. Monte Avetisyan spent some time in prison but is now free and planning to reconnect with his old associates in the underground world.
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	Born in<span> </span><strong>Medellin</strong>, Colombia circa 1998. Raised in an extensive middle-class family with 3 brothers and 2 sisters, Santiago always knew the concept of<span> </span><strong>family</strong>,<span> </span><strong>loyalty<span> </span></strong>and how blood is thicker than water - their hardworking father managed to become an<span> </span><strong>investor<span> </span></strong>in the coffee industry and capitalized on that.<br />
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	Santiago's<span> </span><strong>upbringing<span> </span></strong>wasn't centered around education and scholarship, however this is not to say he never attended school or pursued further education - but the situation demanded that his siblings and himself were sent to work in the growing sector of producing, processing and exporting coffee which Medellin was known at the time.
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	The<span> </span><strong>teen<span> </span></strong>years were mostly based about his social growth within society, working along with his Uncle doing mechanical work on vehicles which weren't as sophisticated at the time. Santiago loved pursuing other motives of making money, taking several capitalist traits from his father - buying and selling to niche markets, car radios, modifications, turbos, etc.
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	Early in his<span> </span><strong>20s</strong>, he resided to work in a boxing gym, remaining as part-time with his uncle - he also pursued other means of making money.. selling contraband which was abundant in Medellin, later making his first sale of a kilo of Bolivian marching powder. Santiago's endeavor within illicit smuggling was quickly cut short when he was ambushed by a rival competitor, assaulting Santiago leaving him almost left for dead.
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	<em>7months in hospital recovery made him think of the possibilities he could be doing outside Colombia.</em>
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	Santiago's story in the United States<span> </span><strong>starts here</strong>, in the city of<span> </span><u>Los</u><span> </span><u>Santos</u>.
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	<span style="font-size:9px;"><em>Follow this thread for updates on Santiago's journey.</em></span>
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	(This thread will be following the character development of Jeremiah "Payback#3" Bentley)
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	Lewis Hole was born in June of 2002 in Eastern Europe. Father was a motorcycle engine tuner and mechanic, while his mother was a secretary at a big automotive performance part supplier. At a young age, his passion with motor vehicles was fueled by his father, who bought him a small and underpowered moped, which, by the help of internet, he upgraded to do well past the speed limit. He didn't attend parties or do drugs like other kids, which made him the lonely kid in school and thus, he didn't have many friends growing up. When his mother tragically died from cancer-related issues when he turned 20 years old, his father fell very depressed, making Lewis the only one supporting their life with his savings and doing odd jobs here and there. When his father comitted suicide at 21 years old, he didn't take that kindly and almost lost all hope. But, realising he has to keep the legacy of his father alive, he bought a one-way ticket to Los Santos, to open his very own tuning garage, where he could keep his dream and passion alive.
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	<em><strong>The Family Name: Rye</strong></em>
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	<em><strong>Origins: The Rye family has its roots in the England Romani community, dating back to the 16th century. They were a nomadic people, traveling across the country, often living on the fringes of society. Over time, the family developed a reputation for their cunning, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial spirit. In the early 20th century, the patriarch, Josiah Rye (The Farther), made a name for himself as a clever trader and smuggler. He built a small fortune by operating in the shadows, exploiting the loopholes and corruption of the time.</strong></em>
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	<em><strong>The Rise to Power: As Josiah's children grew up, they learned from their father's example. They expanded the family's operations, branching out into illegal activities like extortion, protection rackets, and organized crime. The Rye family's reputation grew, and they became a force to be reckoned with in the English underworld.</strong></em>
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	<em><strong>Post-War Expansion: After World War II, the Rye family continued to thrive. They established connections with other criminal organizations in England, including the Kray twins and the Richardson gang. The family's influence spread, and they became a major player in the country's illegal activities.</strong></em>
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	<em><strong>The Golden Years: In the 1960s and 1970s, the Rye family reached the pinnacle of their power. They controlled a vast network of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, arms dealing, and loan sharking. Their influence extended beyond the Romani community, with ties to corrupt government officials and law enforcement agencies.</strong></em>
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	<em><strong>Decline and Rebuilding: The 1980s saw a decline in the Rye family's fortunes. A series of internal conflicts, rivalries with other criminal organizations, and increased law enforcement pressure took their toll. By the 1990s, the family had lost much of its power and influence.</strong></em>
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	<em><strong>The Modern Era: Today, the Rye family is seeking to reclaim its former glory. Led by the enigmatic and ruthless matriarch, Ruby "The Fox" Rye (the daughter of Josiah), they are rebuilding their empire in the US through a combination of old-school tactics and modern technology. The family's operations are now more diversified than ever before, with interests in everything from Drug Smuggling to Gun Selling.</strong></em>
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	<em><strong>The Family Structure: The Rye family is a tight-knit organization with a clear hierarchy:</strong></em>
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	<em><strong>1. Ruby "The Fox" Rye - Matriarch and leader of the family<br>
	2. Ren "The Jackal" Rye - Brother and High Co-Leader of the family<br>
	3. Danny "The Enforcer" Rye - Younger Brother Ruthless Enforcer<br>
	4. Storm "The Driver" Miles - A Driver for the family<br>
	5. The Council of Elders - A group of respected family members who advise Ruby on major decisions<br>
	6. The Business Unit - Responsible for managing the family's various criminal enterprises<br>
	7. The Enforcers - A team of skilled thugs and assassins who handle "collections" and "problems"</strong></em>
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	Arman ''Rambo'' Grigoryan is a 26-year-old born in Los Santos, El Corona in an Armenian family, when he was young he joined a set called the Armenian Power, In parallel with participating in the set's activities, he went to a local kickboxing GYM and participated in competitions. At the age of twenty-three, Arman was arrested alongside other AP members with gun charges. 
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	After coming out of the joint, Arman started having thoughts about hanging the flag and going a different path, since he didn't want to participate in high-risk activities with a low payout. Now Arman is 26 years old and is on the road to starting a different life since he recently had a child and doesn't want to raise his child in this kind of environment.
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	<em>This thread will follow the development of Wesley Stone.</em>
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	This thread will follow the misadventures of Stephen "Russian Steve" Yantarevski, a Portland local with love for loose money and even looser morals.<br>
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	<strong>Zeke Hassan</strong> was born into the rough and tumble slums of Idlewood, a community tucked away inside the expansive Los Santos city. He was exposed to the brutal realities of gang life at an early age, as they were prevalent in his environment. Zeke, who was raised in a home with only one father, was lured to the prestige and power that came with belonging to the Idlewood Mafia Bloods, one of the most infamous gangs in the region.
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	He rapidly picked up the skills necessary to survive on the streets as a child. He gained experience negotiating the perilous terrain of gang warfare and earned his stripes by being ruthless and faithful. Zeke, who was well-liked by the group for his bold attitude and street smarts, showed himself to be a great asset as he grew older. But Zeke's goals went beyond just following orders as a lowly member of the gang. He had an acute sense of commercial acumen and a bright intellect, qualities he knew he could use for his own benefit. Zeke started dabbling in the lucrative world of drug dealing and arms trafficking when he was still young, capitalizing on his gang ties to build a successful network.<br>
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	His ambitions increased along with his notoriety. He was tired of living under the gang leader's control and desired for independence. Having built his street reputation and acquired a substantial amount of money via his illegal activities, Zeke took the audacious choice to go it alone. Zeke was determined to forge his own route to success and decided to go it alone. In the underground of Los Santos, he considered himself as a rising star, a self-made entrepreneur with no one to answer to but himself. Zeke set out to create his empire one transaction at a time using his ingenious mind and unrelenting resolve.<br>
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	It would not be simple to break away from the Idlewood Mafia Bloods, though. Zeke was aware that other gangs fighting for control of the streets would oppose him and that he would always fear reprisals from these formerly comrades. Zeke was driven by his thirst for power and his desire to make his imprint on the place he called home, yet he remained unfazed. Zeke is aware that the road ahead would be perilous and unknown as he makes his way across the perilous waters of the criminal underground. But with a strong sense of desire and street smarts, he is prepared to face any obstacles in his path as he pursues his goal of being the best—alone and unabashedly ambitious.<br>
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