Intro: The Jones Street Boys are an up and coming street gang hailing from the turbulent neighborhoods of Bensonhurst, New York City, running five years strong. Meanwhile, the gang has accumulated notoriety for its arbitrary acts of violence, vandalism and thefts committed; crimes rationalized as opportunities to exploit and adventures to be had as activities to preoccupy themselves. The JSBs are delinquents reveling in the exhilaration of the moment, and is an aspect to bear in mind when trying to extract logic and reason virtually absent from the JSBs' otherwise irrational behavior; to explain why they act accordingly in their travails to endure reality, and need to be understood.

Gang Traits: Unlike the nineteen other gangs dwelling within New York City the JSBs distinguish themselves apart, via their wealthy socioeconomic status they tout to and discriminate outsiders by; JSB members strictly come from affluent family households. To lesser noteworthy extents, the gang's ethnicity is Caucasian, gender male, and human. Factoring these hyperconformist traits in mind, one must be literally born rich, Caucasian, male and human to eligibly become a JSB, thus easily making the JSBs one of the most exclusive gangs around to join.

Lifestyle: The JSBs practice a lifestyle plagued by paranoia, peril and pugnacity to remedy an illness of extravagance, to arrogantly satisfy their entitlements to success and material wealth by traversing illegal shortcuts through life's road. The JSBs may agree with society's values, but not necessarily the accepted methods of procuring said values in society.

Mindset: The overall mindset of the JSBs is described as parasitic, avaricious of the world's luxuries and rewards, unwilling to share or contribute productively back to the community. Additionally, that its members abuse the resources granted to them for their own good in becoming accomplished civilians. Masqueraded beneath the JSB's veneer of gangsterism, reside six persons lost somewhere in transit from adolescence to adulthood; lacking ambition for what they wish to become, or unable to muster the level of discipline and patience required for what they truly aspire to be in life.

JSB gang membership is estimated to be two hundred members, and counting, but it has been determined that six of them play a prominent role in chartering the gang's course through its life.

Criminal Activity: As per any gang's usual repertoire of unlawful methods, the JSBs are not above using coercion, blackmail, or other means to achieve their goals at other's expense. Assault, robbery, burglary, and other illicit pastimes are but mere tools of the trade.

Finances: Given the gang's financial stability and steady stream of income from various sources and methods, such as: narcotics trafficking, money laundering, racketeering and usury, money never seems to be a hindrance to their activities. The wherewithal at the gang's disposal is a persuasive tool in itself the JSBs are keen on exploiting, whenever applicable to their endeavors.

Corruption: Bribery is a common technique the gang practices for a myriad of reasons: to convince bystanders to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear, to keep potential witnesses silent and "forgetful" to the police, or to make incriminating evidence against them "vanish" inconveniently. The badge of law enforcement is not impervious to the JSBs' monetary influence, either. For example, whenever a JSB is arrested, usually their bail is already paid as "jail insurance," and they're released on arrival at the police station; recidivating back out to the civilized world anew. The JSBs have corrupted many persons of the law, and frustrated the most steadfast of law personnel determined to apprehend and convict the gang's members.

Combat: Prepared for combat, the JSBs employ weapons to lend themselves the upperhand or to even the odds. Their typical arsenal includes, but not limited to: lead pipes, crowbars, switchblade knives, molotov cocktails or other improvised weaponry that may be found around the immediate area or off vanquished opponents. Standard firearms like handguns, rifles and shotguns have been uncommonly reported in use, although they tend to draw more attention. Considering the JSBs' prowess to fashion just about everyday household objects into weapons, and since they utilize typical firearms, it means these items are all the more expendable and replaceable if lost or captured by enemies.

Teamwork: The JSBs are most dangerous when all six members are consolidated together; operating as a single, cohesive unit utilizing teamwork. However, to adapt to various situations as they unfold, the JSBs may split into smaller teams of varying numbers, and if necessary, scatter; every man fending for himself. There are tradeoffs to be had in terms of mobility, combat efficiency and detectability for each formation implemented, and may be key to a successful outcome for the JSBs.

Gang Roles: Each JSB member fulfills a particular role in the gang, excelling in a subset of skills related to that role, which means the gang's overall ability to function will be impacted if a certain member is killed or otherwise incapacitated. While all members can perform each other's skills, they are not quite as proficient as a specific member specializing in certain skills. Skills are: thieving, scouting, graffiti, fighting, leadership, resisting arrest, lockpicking, mugging, intimidation, charisma, stealth and lying.

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Abridged Version

The JSB gang ironically evolved from the "Watchdogs," a vigilante group in the residential district of Bensonhurst along Jones St. The Watchdogs were formed out of the belief to protect their families and property, much less the reputation of Bensonhurst, from the spread of other gangs expanding their territories throughout New York City's boroughs in the years prior. However, overtime, the Watchdogs gradually degenerated as their power and influence expanded across Bensonhurst, losing sight of their original ideals, becoming increasingly unethical and remiss in adhering to moral values until becoming what they're known today. Current members of the JSBs hold little to no recognition of this "vigilante Watchdog group," except as a means to band together and protect themselves from the valid and erroneously perceived threats of the outside world. In essence, by fighting fire with fire, the JSBs have metamorphosed into the very types of villains from a stigmatized subculture their Watchdog predecessors were established to defend the community of Bensonhurst against.

Full Version (Work in Progress)

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2. Canons, crossovers and OCs accepted.
3. Reading all the profile NOT required, but it DOES help! Ask questions if needed.
4. Semi to multi. Onelining when goofing off.
5. If I disappear from chat, it's an internet disconnection. I'll tell you if I must leave.

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