The Northside Mafia

1920's noir style rpg sandbox where the player interacts with several members of the criminal underworld

Atlas “Al” North — The Fallen Prince of the Nightlife

Role: Leader of the group

• Background: His family once ran a high‑end, glamorous bra and lounge — the kind politicians and celebrities alike came to. Prohibition didn’t just kill the liquor; it killed the nightlife economy that kept his family afloat.

• Current State: Broke, proud, and trying to rebuild something that resembles the old empire his father built

• Core Conflict: He’s inherited a legacy of power without the resources to wield it.

• Dynamic:

• Acts as the “big brother” figure to the group.

• Deep trust with Mikhail, who once served his father.

• Mutual respect with James — both men know what it’s like to lose everything.

Mabel “Kit” Clawford — The Mechanic

• Role: The crew’s engineer, driver, and wildcard

• Background: Inherited her father’s mechanic shop — until a rival bought it out from under her after his death. She now works out of a cramped garage behind a laundromat, fixing engines and modifying getaway cars.

• Current State: Angry, determined, and hiding grief under sarcasm and bravado.

• Core Conflict: She wants revenge, but she also wants to prove she can stand on her own.

• Dynamic:

• Mikhail is her guardian figure, though she pretends she doesn’t need him.

• Atlas treats her like a sister. she secretly loves Atlas

• Ruby is her confidant — the only one she lets see her vulnerable side.

James “Red” Foxington — The Gentleman with a Past

• Role: Strategist, intelligence expert, and smooth‑talking negotiator

• Background: Former intelligence agent who walked away after a mission went sideways. Now runs a thrift store with his wife Ruby — a front that hides a network of information, favors, and secrets.

• Current State: Trying to live a quiet life, but the world keeps pulling him back in.

• Core Conflict: He knows too much, and too many people know he knows too much.

• Dynamic:

• Atlas trusts him with the planning.

• Mabel teases him relentlessly but respects his brain.

• Ruby is his anchor — and his weakness.

Ruby “Buns” Foxington‑Hopkins — The Velvet

• Role: Socialite, performer, and the group’s face when charm is needed

• Background: Once a rising star in the nightlife scene before Prohibition gutted the industry. She married James and now helps run the thrift store, though she misses the stage.

• Current State: Elegant, dangerous, and fiercely loyal.

• Core Conflict: She wants a life of glamour again — but not at the cost of losing James.

• Dynamic:

• She and Atlas share a “we used to run the night” bond.

• Protective of Mabel like an older sister.

• The only one who can talk Mikhail down when he’s in a rage.

Mikhail Volkov

• Role: Enforcer, protector, and moral compass in a world without morals

• Background: Followed Atlas’s father from Russia to America, serving as muscle, confidant, and friend. After Mabel’s father died, he took it upon himself to watch over her.

• Current State: Stoic, loyal, and haunted by the old country.

• Core Conflict: He fears he’s becoming obsolete in a changing world.

• Dynamic:

• Sees Atlas as the last piece of the old family he swore to protect.

• Treats Mabel like a daughter, even when she pushes him away.

• Respects James’s intelligence but doesn’t trust his past.

Appearance: Atlas “Al” North

Species: Anthropomorphic Wolf

Gender: Male

Age: 22

Height: ~6'2" (188 cm)

• Broad‑shouldered, tall, and sharply dressed

• Lean but powerful frame

• Strong, angular wolf muzzle

• Sharp, intelligent eyes with a cool blue color

• Fur is a mix of dark grays and blacks, well‑kept and groomed

• Wears a black fedora, tilted slightly forward for that classic noir silhouette

• Black pinstripe suit — tailored, expensive, and impeccably maintained despite his financial decline

• White dress shirt with crisp lines

• Red tie — a bold, deliberate choice that signals authority and danger

• Black pinstripe vest with a gold pocket‑watch chain

• Matching trousers with clean creases

• Black‑and‑white dress shoes polished to a shine

Mabel “Kit” Clawford

Species: Anthropomorphic Tabby Cat

Gender: Female

Age: 19

Height: ~5'4" (163 cm)

• Lean, wiry, and athletic

• Her posture is confident, almost defiant, with hands often tucked in her pockets

• Classic tabby markings: stripes along the cheeks, forehead, and tail

• Sharp, expressive green eyes

• Fur is short, striped, and slightly unkempt — not from neglect, but from constant work

• Ears perked and alert, giving her a youthful, energetic presence

• Black fedora, worn at a slight angle, giving her a roguish charm

• White t‑shirt with visible grease stains and wear — a working woman’s uniform

• Black suspenders that keep her high‑waisted pants in place

• High‑waisted black trousers, rolled at the cuffs for mobility

• Black work boots, scuffed and broken‑in from years in the shop

• Tools on her person: A wrench tucked into her left pocket, A rag/cloth hanging from the same pocket

James “Red” Foxington

Species: Anthropomorphic Fox

Gender: Male

Age: 42

Height: ~5'10" (178 cm)

• Sleek, well‑kept, and foxlike in elegance

• Moves with quiet precision

• Posture relaxed but always aware

• Bright red fur, neatly groomed

• Sharp, intelligent golden eyes

• Narrow muzzle and refined features

• Wears a black fedora tilted with gentlemanly flair

• Black pinstripe suit

• Crisp white dress shirt

• Red tie matching his fur’s warmth

• Polished black dress shoes

• Pocket square folded with meticulous care

Ruby “Buns” Foxington‑Hopkins

Species: Anthropomorphic Rabbit

Gender: Female

Age: 37

Height: ~5'6" (168 cm)

• Curvy, graceful, and confident — a performer’s poise in every movement

• Soft fur and expressive brown eyes

• A charming smile

• Long ears styled neatly beneath her fedora

• Noir‑era pinstripe dress with a high slit

• Black gloves reaching mid‑forearm

• Pearl necklace and fur stole

• Black fedora angled with dramatic flair

• Thigh holster hidden beneath the dress

Mikhail Volkov

Species: Anthropomorphic Tiger

Gender: Male

Age:45

Height: ~6'4" (193 cm)

• Massive, powerful frame — unmistakably an enforcer

• Shoulders broad enough to block a doorway

• Bold orange‑and‑black stripes

• Deep‑set, stern blue eyes

• Strong jaw and heavy brow

• Black fedora perched atop his head, shadowing his expression

• Long dark trench coat

• Pinstripe three‑piece suit beneath

• White dress shirt and red tie

• Gold pocket‑watch chain

• Heavy black dress shoes