conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Many people are content to live their entire lives within the boundaries of the law.  You are not one of them.  You're a criminal.  You've traded a life of stability and predictability for risk and danger.  One where the potential for reward is much greater... If you can stay alive.
  
  If you're going to be a criminal, you've picked the right place to do so.  The city of Viva is completely run by crime.  About a decade ago, the federal government completely gave up on the entire state.  (unofficially of course)  They realized it was far less expensive to stop the media from reporting the crime than it was to stop the criminals.  There is still local law enforcement, but without the backing of the government for reinforcements, they are no more powerful than any other organization.
  
  There are a number of criminal powers at play.  At the start of the story, you are working for a low level mobster in the Italian Mafia.  However you came to work under him, you can't be too happy about it.  He is an ambitious, arrogant, fool, who has little regard for your lives.  Not a great combination for a boss.
  
  Whatever brought you to this life, you are here now.  You may be at the bottom, but the great thing about this business:  There's always room for advancement, if you're creative.  Do you have what it takes to climb the ladder?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The nature cards represent your area of expertise.  If you're in this line of work you have a particular skillset.  What is it.  What are you?
conversations.prefix: A Note:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're a bit of a gear head.  You know cars.  How to drive'em, fix'em, sup'em up.  Your the go to getaway man.
conversations.prefix: Cars:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can pick locks, pockets, and know the ins and outs of bypassing low level security systems. etc.  
conversations.prefix: Thief:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You know what's a valuable skill in this line of work?  Being a bad motherfucker.
conversations.prefix: Tough Guy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Those who seem trustworthy are usually the best liars.
conversations.prefix: Honest Face:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: In this business it's all about who you know.  A name can open a lot of doors, and get you out of some tight spots.
conversations.prefix: Connected:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Drugs, gambling, women... Addiction comes in many forms, the only constant:  It makes you do stupid shit.  What's your vice?
conversations.prefix: Addiction:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a friend or family member etc. that is constantly getting you into trouble.
conversations.prefix: Dragged Down:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something from your past still affects you in a serious way, be it mentally, physically, or emotionally.
conversations.prefix: Trauma:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It can be a good thing in this business, but  in the end, your short fuse always gets you into trouble.
conversations.prefix: Temper:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Someone from your past harbors a grudge and wants revenge.
conversations.prefix: Enemy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone from your past harbors a grudge and wants revenge.  A fact you may or may not be privy to.   Who are they?  Why do they hate you?  How do they plan to take their revenge?  Will they succeed?
conversations.prefix: Enemy:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have someone in your life, a family member or old friend.  They are someone you cannot turn your back on, which is unfortunate because they are constantly dragging you down.  They bring you nothing but trouble and grief.
conversations.prefix: Burden:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You came to Viva from one of the other cities.  Trying to get away from some very dangerous people.  It's only a matter of time before they find you.  Why are they after you?  What will they do when they find you?  How in the hell are you going to get yourself out of this mess?
conversations.prefix: Hunted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're either selling information to another organization, or you're being blackmailed.  Which is it?  What do they have on you?  Did you infiltrate this organization as a mole, or did they flip you after you were already on the inside?  How long can you keep this double life going?
conversations.prefix: Mole:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You weren't hired for your brains, that's for sure.  
conversations.prefix: Slow:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: While it can be helpful in this line of work, more often than not, your short fuse gets you into trouble.
conversations.prefix: Temper:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: It's a tough business, and you are not a tough person.
conversations.prefix: Weak:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Comprised of five families.  Came to power through
conversations.prefix: Italy's Fist:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're the getaway man.  You know vehicles inside and out, how to fix them, sup'em up.  How to drive.  You know the city well and always have an escape route up your sleeve.
conversations.prefix: Driver:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know what is always in demand in this business?  Someone who knows how to handle themselves when shit goes sideways.
conversations.prefix: Muscle:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You may not be as good in a fight as someone working as muscle, but you are much better at getting people dead.  You are more methodical, and understand the value of planning and surprise.
conversations.prefix: Hitman:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Sleight of hand, breaking and entering, disabling security systems.  All that.  You excel at aquisitions.
conversations.prefix: Thief:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A real smooth talker.  You are a master of manipulation.  Can't do something?  No big deal, you can just get someone else to do it for you.
conversations.prefix: Con-Man:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know how it all works.  The value of connections and relationships.  Supply and demand, the 'corporate' structure.  All of it.  It's an uncommon and undervalued skill in this business, but every empire has at least one person with a great mind for business.
conversations.prefix: Businessman:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're nature comes with some insinuated strengths.  You do not have to choose any of those as your strength card.  Ex.  If you are a thief, you don't have to pick a strength card that says you can pick locks.  That's assumed.
  
  The strength cards should be something to add another dimension to your character.  Maybe your thief can fight, or he has an influential father etc.  
conversations.prefix: A Note:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've been in this business for a while.  You know how to act in most situations and aren't going to be easily rattled.
conversations.prefix: Seasoned:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've lived in Viva all your life.  You know the city, as well as a lot of the people in it.
conversations.prefix: Native:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're a natural athlete.
conversations.prefix: Physically Gifted:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pretty straight forward one.  Should be a character flaw or weakness.  Try to keep it to something about you.  Things that have to do with other people (ie.  a brother who is always getting you in trouble) are better served as subplots.
conversations.prefix: A note:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Storium has a subplot as your characters central motivation.  That is not how I use them.
  
  Your subplot should be a potential complication.  A conflict your character will have to deal with aside from the main story.  Your characters own personal side story that unfolds along the course of the main plot.
conversations.prefix: A note:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You had a bit of a problem while making your collection rounds, and now you've got to tell Gio.
conversations.prefix: Protection Money:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You need a favor from Gio.  Maybe it's an advance, maybe it's just a day off.  But Gio never gives anything for free.
conversations.prefix: Favor:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are doing something on the side to pick up a little extra cash while you're at the motel.  What?  Do you get away with it?
conversations.prefix: Moonlighting:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have an interaction with Anthony.  How does it go?  What is your relationship with him like?
conversations.prefix: Anthony Agostino:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mike targets you for some sabotage.  Trying to suck you into his game, and make you look bad by pinning some sort of failure or mistake on you.
conversations.prefix: Mike:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're personal life spills over into work somehow and you have to deal with it.
conversations.prefix: Personal Life:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need something from Gio.  Maybe it's an advance, maybe it's just a day off.  One thing is certain though.  Gio doesn't give anything away for free.
conversations.prefix: Gio:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When you run a seedy motel, you have to deal with your share of drama.  On your way across the parking lot there is some sort of argument outside one of the rooms.  They are being loud and possibly even violent.  
conversations.prefix: Motel Drama:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Do as Gio told you.  Get the money and make sure the people know who runs this city.
conversations.prefix: Send a message:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: According to Anthony, the businesses all said they'd already paid.  Gio may not have been interested in that, but you are.  Get to the bottom of what's really going on.
conversations.prefix: Get the whole story:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There was something suspicious about what Mike said.  What were his and Gios plans?  There's something going on there, and you're going to get to the bottom of it.
conversations.prefix: Suspicion:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Crime's a dirty business, and even in Viva it is often easier to leave no trace that a crime was committed, so that neither cops nor rivals can point any fingers.  That's where you come in.  You make the gory stuff dissappear.
conversations.prefix: Cleaner:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In a city run entirely by corrupt organizations, there still needs to be a pipeline of real, legitimate cash as its lifeblood.  In this profession, it's not always about sides, but rather fulfilling obligations by moving product and wares through, out of, or into the city.  Using a pawn shop as a front, the Fence does just that; finding buyers and sellers and surviving on the commissions of their transactions.  Guns, drugs, organs, humans...   anything can be moved by a good Fence.
conversations.prefix: Fence:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In a past life you were a cop, and though you work on the wrong side of the law these days you still cherish your code of honour. 
  
  It's your principles that separate you from a lot of these animals and in your heart you're still basically a good guy.
  
  You balk at the kind of tactics many of your hardened colleagues employ as a first move.
conversations.prefix: One of the Good Guys:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There are no friends, and there are no enemies.  Only grey areas where everyone can be satisfied.  Cool under pressure, gracious in compliment, every word and every gesture is designed to appease the customer.
conversations.prefix: Diplomacy:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Not all deals go without issue.  One such deal has gone poorly and a client has lost a great deal of money.  He holds you responsible.  Somehow, you've got to come up with five thousand dollars before bad things start to happen.
conversations.prefix: Bad Deal:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've never made a secret of the fact that you used to be a cop and while that buys you some goodwill amongst the civilian populace it comes with its fair share of complications too.
  
  Some of your would be colleagues can't shake the notion that once a pig, always a pig. 
  
  Then there's the friends and family of those that you've locked up.
  
  And the occasional civilian who shows up begging for help, as if they don't know that the public service doesn't exist anymore.
conversations.prefix: Cop:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are not easily rattled, with what you've seen on the job, you've been privy to the absolute worst of society and have yet to blink.
conversations.prefix: Unfazed:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The tough act is not an act, but you also won't fight a losing fight, very often you've found safety in simply giving in.  They may call you a coward, a whore, whatever they want, but you're still breathing.
conversations.prefix: Yielding:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You unknowingly killed Elias Salazar, younger brother to Marcos Salazar, a low ranking but dangerous member of a Mexican cartel.  He knows what you look like, and now knows you are in Viva.
conversations.prefix: Wanted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Brute force and straightforward investigation can't accomplish what a skilled undercover agent can. You've been introduced to mobsters as another goon and climbed up quickly thanks to carefully arranged "good hunches". You need to lead a double life though as you know first hand what happens to undesirables.
conversations.prefix: Undercover cop:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: As a cop, you have a natural tendency of wanting to help people and uphold the law. This might not come off as a good thing with your new friends.
conversations.prefix: Good natured:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You like to sing as a pastime and are decently good at it. Your skills give you a mastery over your voice that goes beyond singing though.
conversations.prefix: Singer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are proficient in computer sciences. You know how to infiltrate a network, exploit security flaws in a system, crack a phone's screen protection, and of course defend and track such acts.
conversations.prefix: Technological wizard:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're the guy they call when something (an object, a person, an answer) needs to be found. 
  
  You're familiar with Viva's streets and between your skills, instincts and your web of informers, nothing stays hidden from you for long.
conversations.prefix: Investigator:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: In this business it’s all about who you know. A name can open a lot of doors, and get you out of some tight spots.    
conversations.prefix: Connected:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A wife he is not so in love with, a mistress that he says he loves.  It's a collision waiting to happen.
conversations.prefix: Wife and Mistress:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You may not be as good in a fight as someone working as muscle, but you are much better at getting people dead. You are more methodical, and understand the value of planning and surprise.    
conversations.prefix: Hitman:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When it all comes downhill, nothing ever seems to stick to you.  You avoid the worst of situations and get the best rewards when things go well.
conversations.prefix: Lucky:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: While it can be helpful in this line of work, more often than not, your short fuse gets you into trouble.   
conversations.prefix: Temper:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: ..than a woman scorned.  Your ex-boss has a contract out on you.  Could be because you spurned her advances.  Could be because you set her apartment on fire.  You only know it's personal.
conversations.prefix: Hell Hath No Fury...:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Damn, you're hot. You know exactly what to say to people, male or female or anywhere in between to have them drooling over your every move.
conversations.prefix: Seductive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lots of women selling their wares, many of them charging a fraction of what you do, there's a reason for it.
conversations.prefix: Attractive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Your training was raw, but you've learned to narrow in on the details that matter through the years of underworld reacting.
conversations.prefix: Focused:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You pose no visible threat, you go to great lengths to keep people thinking this.  It helps lower their guards.
conversations.prefix: Disarming: