Role: Mafia Don; controls part of Palermo’s port infrastructure
Arc / Description:
Don Paulu Spinaccio is a regional powerbroker who controls sections of the Palermo harbor — a critical hub for both legal shipments and clandestine movements. He is part of the old guard, attending family meetings with confidence and authority, but his methods are shaped more by commerce than bloodshed. Spinaccio often weighs in on logistical and territorial matters, balancing profit and order in turbulent times. Though not a frontline warrior, he is indispensable to maintaining the family’s access to the coast, smuggling routes, and political cover through port-based unions and customs officials.
He appears during key council scenes, asserting quiet control over maritime influence. While he does not seek leadership beyond his domain, his loyalty is pragmatic — tied to balance, not sentiment. If the tides turn, so might his allegiance.
Outlook:
Don Paulu Spinaccio is a stout, barrel-chested man in his late 50s, with olive-toned skin weathered by the Sicilian sun. His heavy jowls and strong jawline give him the look of a butcher or retired dockworker — which suits his domain well. He wears gold-rimmed glasses that constantly slide down his nose, and his dark suit always looks slightly wrinkled, as if he’d just stepped off a ship. His fingers are thick and calloused, one bearing a solid gold ring with a ship anchor crest. When he speaks, his deep voice carries the rhythm of the harbor — slow, steady, but undeniable.
AI Image Prompt:
“A stout Sicilian mafia don in his late 50s, with olive-toned, sun-weathered skin and gold-rimmed glasses. Wrinkled dark suit, broad shoulders, thick fingers with a gold anchor ring. Looks like a retired dockworker or ship captain. Deep voice, slow gestures, seated at a heavy wooden table. Cinematic style, smoky Sicilian interior, dramatic lighting.”
Game Card Traits:
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Influence | 6 |
| Cunning | 7 |
| Brutality | 4 |
| Loyalty | 6 |
| Charisma | 5 |
| Combat Skill | 3 |
| Stamina | 6 |
| Notoriety | 7 |
| Secret Trait | Port Authority – Controls access to smuggling operations and reroutes goods or people once per game. |
Type: REGIONAL DON
Faction: Palermo Port Circle
Age Range: Late 50s
Relationships:
- Neutral toward Don Atanasio
- Strong informal connections to labor unions
- Pragmatic business ally to other coastal families
Scene Appearances:
- Council Meeting Regarding Antonio’s Future
- Port Influence Discussions
- Referenced during smuggling and logistics negotiations