Role: Italian Army Colonel / Enforcer of State Power in Sicily
Arc / Description:
Flavio Di Caprio, is an officer in the Italian army sent to Sicily to restore order amid growing unrest and Mafia violence. Tasked with leading military operations against banditry and suspected Mafia activities, Di Caprio represents the institutional power of the northern Italian state as it tries to assert control over the island.
Di Caprio is methodical, highly disciplined, and approaches his assignment with both professional pride and thinly veiled frustration at the deeply rooted local loyalties he encounters. He is unwavering in his pursuit of order, orchestrating raids, curfews, and intelligence gathering. Though his methods are officially sanctioned, they are sometimes ruthless—raids on villages, summary justice for suspected outlaws, and attempts to intimidate local leaders. He underestimates the complexity of Sicilian loyalties, often misreading Mafia silence for submission.
Throughout his campaign, Di Caprio comes into direct and indirect conflict with Don Atanasio, Antonio, and other key figures. His presence escalates the stakes for everyone, making him both a symbol and a catalyst for the spiraling cycle of violence. Though not corrupt himself, his actions inadvertently strengthen the Mafia’s sense of solidarity against outside intervention.
Outlook:
Colonel Di Caprio is a tall, lean man in his forties, with sharp military bearing and a chiseled, angular face. He wears a crisp, high-collared Italian army uniform with polished boots and officers’ insignia. His hair is kept short and dark, eyes intense and assessing. His movements are precise, and his posture radiates authority. Even in civilian settings, he never seems relaxed, always projecting readiness and command.
AI Image Prompt:
“Italian army colonel in 1920s Sicily. Tall, lean, angular face, short dark hair, intense eyes. Wearing a crisp, high-collared officer’s uniform with insignia and polished boots. Stands rigidly in a Sicilian town square, posture radiating authority and suspicion. Cinematic, sunlit Mediterranean street scene.”
Game Card Traits:
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Influence | 7 |
| Cunning | 5 |
| Brutality | 6 |
| Loyalty | 8 |
| Charisma | 4 |
| Combat Skill | 7 |
| Stamina | 7 |
| Notoriety | 5 |
Secret Trait:
Martial Law – Once per story arc, Colonel Di Caprio can impose curfew or military crackdown on any region, temporarily nullifying all Mafia influence and halting their operations for one round.
Type: COLONEL (Italian Army)
Faction: Italian State / Carabinieri
Age Range: 40s
Relationships:
- Reports to northern military command
- In direct conflict with Don Atanasio’s family and bandit factions
- Indirectly feared or resented by most Sicilian townsfolk
Scene Appearances:
- Arrival in Sicily to assume command
- Military raids and curfews in local villages
- Strategic meetings with local prefects and police
- Public confrontations or standoffs with suspected Mafia figures