Role: Palermo Mafia Boss / Member of the Palermo Council
Arc / Description:
Don Piu Pagliaro is one of the key Mafia bosses of Palermo, closely aligned with Don Spinaccio and Don Vincentius Rosso. His power base is in the city, especially around the harbor, where he commands local respect and loyalty through control over commerce and security. He is deeply pragmatic, more interested in stable profits and local interests than in large-scale power plays. While outwardly preferring peace and cooperation, he is acutely aware of shifting alliances and threats—especially from Don Atanasio’s ambitions.
Pagliaro operates as both a protector of Palermo’s merchant class and a strategic player in inter-family negotiations. He takes part in high-level council meetings, representing the remaining independent Palermo families. Despite occasional friction with rural dons, Pagliaro is never reckless; he is cautious and measures each move, sometimes acting as a voice of reason but also fully prepared to defend his interests. His alliance with Spinaccio and Rosso once put him at odds with Atanasio’s expansion, but he prefers cunning negotiation over outright war.
Outlook:
Pagliaro is a man in his fifties, with a robust but not imposing build. He has a slightly rounded face, well-groomed dark hair with gray streaks, and sharp, watchful eyes that miss nothing in a room. His mouth is set in a line that betrays skepticism more often than a smile. Typically dressed in a well-cut, dark suit with a tasteful waistcoat, he wears a subtle gold ring and keeps his nails immaculately trimmed. There is a careful neatness to his appearance that signals both self-respect and the need to command authority in the bustling, dangerous streets of Palermo. His hands bear a few faint scars—signs of past violence, though he prefers to stay above the fray.
AI Image Prompt:
“Middle-aged Sicilian Mafia boss, circa 1900, slightly rounded face with sharp, observant eyes. Dark hair with streaks of gray, well-groomed beard, dressed in an elegant dark suit and waistcoat, subtle gold ring, hands with faint scars. Standing in a shadowy, busy Palermo street or council chamber. Cinematic, moody lighting, aura of cautious authority.”
Game Card Traits:
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Influence | 6 |
| Cunning | 8 |
| Brutality | 3 |
| Loyalty | 7 |
| Charisma | 6 |
| Combat Skill | 3 |
| Stamina | 5 |
| Notoriety | 5 |
| Secret Trait | Harbor Master – Once per game, can reroute any smuggling or trade action for his family or allies, negating a rival’s interference or law enforcement crackdown. |
Type: BOSS
Faction: Palermo Independents
Age Range: 50s
Relationships:
- Allies: Don Spinaccio, Don Vincentius Rosso
- Occasional rival to Don Atanasio
- Respected by Palermo’s merchant class
Scene Appearances:
- Council meetings in Palermo (Consiglio di Palermo)
- Harbor operations and discussions with Spinaccio
- Strategic planning sessions with Rosso and Guggino
- Negotiations and power-brokering among the independent Palermo families