It's always the picture-perfect days that end the shittiest...
You had finally been having a good day after a horrible week-- nice weather, good company, and you got your manager off your ass-- but you should have known that was only the calm before the storm. A storm that completely rips apart not only your life but that of your family-- not the ones related by blood, you had given up on them long ago, but the people that had taken you in and given you a home. The Vipers, the most reputable gang in the Northside of Riverwood, and the only family you had left.
The boss is dead... We have no leads.
A single message had completely turned your life on its head. The man that had singlehandedly saved you from yourself, from ending up face down in a gutter, was dead. You don't hesitate in volunteering to help hunt down his killer-- not if it meant protecting your family and avenging his death. Even if it means calling on your biggest rivals for help or getting assisted by an over-eager detective.
Desperate times called for desperate measures...
Desperate Measures is rated 18+ for explicit language, sexual themes, drug and alcohol use, violence, intense interrogations, blood, questionable behavior, and more.
âś Features âś Character Intros (WIP) âś
Customize your MC: appearance, parts of your personality, segments of your background, hobbies, vices, and more! Do you have what it takes to avenge the death of your mentor? Do you have a nickname that's specific to the Vipers?
While you're investigating make sure you maintain contact with your gang, and don't forget that you have a job. Even if it is just at a shitty cafe.
Romance is definitely something that is offered and will bring insightful moments to characters that may otherwise remain an enigma to you. Or, of course, you can strike up a friendship with them!
Find a killer and either take justice into your own hands, allow someone else to do it, or follow the law!
âś The ROs âś
Heather Grant âś She/Her âś 29 âś
The Heiress of Riverwood Royalty, the Grant Family, and one of the only people that could offer assistance with the investigation-- with her limitless amount of resources and the fact that the Grant Family seemed to own all of Riverwood. The only problem? She absolutely hates the Vipers. Will you be able to come to some sort of middle ground?
Special Aspects: Enemies-to-Lovers, but will you be able even to blame her for her hatred in the end?
Damien Frost âś He/Him âś 29 âś
A recently promoted detective within the RPD. A man that's been assigned the case, either out of pity or malevolence, you aren't quite sure, but Detective Frost isn't one to give up, even when all the odds seem to be stacked against him. In fact, he seems to have a penchant to appear wherever you are, and he doesn't seem to mind at all that he's working alongside criminals. He simply wants to get the crime solved. Is it only because he wishes to prove himself? Or is it something more?
Special Aspects: Law Enforcement Officer with a Gangster... Need I say more?
Stephen/Stephanie Matthews âś He/Him or She/Her âś 27 âś
Stephen/Stephanie, or simply Stevie, is someone you know you can count on no matter what. They'd as easily offer you their last beer as they would knife someone in the gut to protect you. Your best friend since you joined the Vipers, being the one that had trained you after your initiation, it's no surprise that they join you on the hunt for the killer.
Special Aspects: Best Friends to Lovers
Gabriel/Gabriella DeLuca âś He/Him or She/Her âś 28 âś
The other half of your motley crew within the Vipers. Gabby is known for a multitude of things within the Northside, being a jack of all trades when it comes to their skills, but their true trademark is the sea of broken hearts they've left in their wake. With a disarming smile and devil-may-care attitude, it isn't hard to understand how someone could be pulled into their axis. It's just escaping it unscathed that's the challenge.
Special Aspects: Have the option to be friends with benefits, or simply friends, and see how that could influence the possible romance to come.
Leon/Lena Prince âś He/Him or She/Her âś 28 âś
The one person you wouldn't wish to run into within Riverwood-- having completely destroyed your relationship with them; possibly breaking their heart in the process. You haven't heard much about them since you left the Southside, but learning about them taking over the rival gang of the Vipers? Your week just couldn't get any better, could it?
Special Aspects: Exes-to-Rivals-to-Friends-to-Lovers (once more). Will you be able to build back the trust you lost?
Thank you!!! Forgive me for asking so much! How did Marco become the gang leader? What type of person was he? What did the gang do? Thief? Murder? Drugs?
Of course, I adore answering questions that you all may have! I don't mind at all the quantity-- I just apologize if it takes me a bit to answer them.
Marco became the Gang Leader after the first one died-- he was next in line, as the leader then had appointed him as such, and he didn't back down when he was challenged. He may have come out of the said fight with a couple of broken bones and a scar to show for it, but he got the Vipers.
He wasn't a person that was easily approachable-- at least from an outsider's perspective, but to the Vipers he was a man that you could go to whenever you needed to vent your problems. He may not react that much, but he'd always be willing to give you the advice you needed to hear. Even if it simply was him saying: "You're being a fucking dumbass. Get your head out of your ass and maybe your problems would start to disappear."
The Vipers do a bit of everything-- thievery, murder, and drugs, are all things that they have done, but only when the price is right and when it suits the code of conduct that the Vipers uphold. Which is mainly don't sick them on innocent individuals just for kicks (someone did that and ended up regretting it). Of course, individual Vipers can get independent work, but they know that if something happens you have to deal with the consequences of it.
I really want to know more about the Viper's leader, do we get to see moments with them?
I havenât shared anything about him (yet), but you all are more than welcome to ask questions!
His name was Marco. He wasnât necessarily the warmest individual, but he definitely had certain soft spots for specific Vipers and heâd do anything for his gang. Once youâre a Viper, youâre a Viper for lifeâ family comes first, no matter what.
Youâll definitely get some flashbacks with him, yes! Youâll also get choices that depict how your relationship with him was (the base level will always be that you respected him).
I donât mind at all! I already shared some facts for Stevie here!
Heather Grant
Has two dogs named Shadow and Ghostâ Shadow being a Black German Shepherd and Ghost being a White German Shepherd.
Like Iâve mentioned, Heather tends to stick to herself, and her dogs, but she knows how to work a room when it comes to her parents social eventsâ something sheâs been trained to do since she was young. Though, sheâd like nothing more to be far away from said events.
Painting and music are some of her greatest passions in life. One of the few things that make the world seem less hectic somehow.
Loves to bake but she absolutely adores decorating cakesâ she volunteered at a little bakery during her teen years.
Doesnât have many people sheâs close with, many have simply used her for her status, but there are a select few that she can confidently say she trusts. Iâm excited for you to meet them.
Damien Frost
Originally wanted to become a Lawyer, but went to got talked into going to a training seminar for potential recruits for the Academy. He absolutely fell in love and hasnât looked back since.
Has only just recently earned his spot of being a detective, which is part of the reason heâs willing to try so hard to prove himself. Plus, he wants to get justice for the victim.
When heâs not at work, and itâs the appropriate season, he volunteers as a coach for his nephewâs little league team. Pizza parties are a given whenever they win.
Can be quite oblivious at times, depending on the situation, and it took his Captain a good couple of minutes to make it stick that Damien had been promoted⌠Vote of confidence right there.
Absolutely adores cats.
Gabriel/Gabriella DeLuca
Fluently speaks Italian and enjoys conversing with their mother about her time back in Italy. Itâs a country that holds a special place in their heart and they always try to visit every few years.
Despite their reputation, theyâve been in two serious relationships. Both crashed and burned horrifically, but itâs not something theyâre incapable of. Itâs just something they choose not to do.
Joined the Vipers to help take care of their ailing motherâ though they always say itâs because of the sweet tattoo and the Vipers credibilityâ but youâve been around them long enough to know how much they care for her.
Is quite the sharpshooter, having a keen eye that letâs few things slip by.
Their Viper tattoo is located on their right shoulder blade.
Leon/Lena Prince
Has been the boss for the Southside Dragons for the last two yearsâ something that happened on the down low because it was a switch that they didnât wish to have a great deal of attention attached to it.
Has a soft spot for animals. Youâd be able to notice them faltering when walking past a dog park or a place thatâd have an abundance of them.
You were their first love and losing you nearly destroyed them, but they know that it was for the best. Though that didnât mean they didnât build their walls back up in order to protect themself.
Has a strained relationship with their familyâ despite stepping in to help the Dragons.
Every Sunday morning, without fail, they go to the coastline of Riverwood and surf. Itâs one of the only times of day that they can alone with their thoughts and simply let go.
Was the MC part of the Southside Dragons Gang? Can you explain more?
You werenât part of the gang, no, but you were somewhat affiliated with them. Being close to L and allâ though L wasnât truly part of the Dragons either while you were dating (they were associated with the Dragons due to familial involvement).
I donât want to go into too much detail about it as itâs something I want you all to discover in the game, but the majority of it can be left up to HC too!
I just think itâs something that I wanted to see be done! Not that there arenât great gangster/mafia IFs already! I just wanted to throw my hat into the ring and see what I could do with the genre. This idea has been in my head for quite some time and itâs only recently, with just releasing the first demo of my main IF, that I felt like I could give it the time it deserves.
Of course, I get inspired by a variety of things. So, you may see familiar themes pop up in varying places!
Can't wait to melt Heather's heart and love her to her wits' end! â¤ď¸
Heather will definitely be the slowest of burns when it comes to the cast, but well worth the effort, I think. Getting her to actually trust you will be the first battle, and probably the hardest, but once thatâs done it gets a lot easier.
Hi! Why did mc leave L? and L never tried to search for them?
Hello!
Itâs partially up to head canon, but it also has to do with the way the MC was living at the time (hence the MC needing to be saved by the Vipers boss). L tried to help to the best of their ability, but various things happened and the MC left L (after saying some things that youâll discover within the game).
L never tried to search for the MC because they knew you went to the Northside and they didnât wish to do so⌠not after everything that happened and what was said. They werenât about to put their heart on the line again and have it be shattered once more. (Though that didnât stop them from thinking about doing so at times⌠They always refrained however.)
Can mc have an fwb thing with Gabby and then romance Stevie? The drama!!!!
Yes! An MC can be in an FWB Relationship with Gabby and romance any of the ROs. However, if you're not pursuing a relationship with Gabby then you're going to have to break off said arrangement before getting deeper with any of the other ROs (for obvious reasons).
The infamous heiress of the Grant Family-- with an inheritance worth billions and a penchant to stay by herself, she has garnered quite a bit of interest. Nothing is truly known about her, barring her love for the more creative aspects of life-- her skill in the creative arts is a well-known facet of the reclusive heiress. And, of course, her dislike for the Vipers, which isn't something you've ever gotten a conclusive answer on how it started. You're not even sure if she'd even help you-- being a Viper-- but you've found that there is a way to get anyone to help out. The trick is discovering what makes them tick and going from there.
Appearance: Heather stands at around 5'5" without her trusty Louboutins-- 5'9" with them. Ivory skin causes her auburn locks, that fall to the small of her back in a mixture of loose curls and soft waves, to stand out even more, the deep hue of her eyes, an icy shade of blue, not revealing anything. Her slenderly elegant body is that of a dancer, the grace with which she moves proving that fact. Her full lips are usually painted a shade of red and pulled into some version of a smirk-- even if it never truly reaches her eyes.
Detective Frost has a keen eye for observation and a knack for handling even the most unruly of people. Of course, that hasn't truly helped him get any sort of recognition within the RPD, but that hasn't dissuaded him the slightest. In fact, if anything, it's made him even more passionate about pursuing his goals and proving himself to everyone that has doubted him. He won't give up, especially not now that he's been given such a big case, and nothing will stop him from finding the answers he's searching for.
Appearance: Damien stands at around 5'7". Dark brown skin causes the warmth of his whiskey brown eyes to stand out-- onyx black curls falling over his forehead in a boyishly charming fashion. He has a lithe, slightly muscular build, that showcases he can take care of himself; although he tries to find a peaceful solution in most instances.
A Viper through and through, Stevie is loyal to a fault and wouldn't leave your side no matter what. They've stuck by you since they had been chosen to be your instructor when you had first been initiated within the Vipers-- something that has become an inside joke between you both. With them being your Obi-Wan and you being their Anakin; just without the betrayal. Always carrying some form of weapon on their person at all times, to not only protect themself but you as well, they'll defend you with their very life if it comes down to it. Hopefully, it never has to.
Appearance: Stevie stands at around 6'4". Tanned skin brings out the forest green of their gaze, ash brown hair complementing the golden undertone of it. An athletically muscular body, from all their years of training, can be extremely violent but gentle at the same time. Their right arm has a full sleeve. (Stephen's hair falls to just above his ears and Stephanie's to just underneath her shoulders.)
The resident flirt of the Vipers and the one that probably is on the majority of people's blacklist. Gabby isn't one to take life too seriously-- they're going to be dead one day, might as well enjoy life as much as they can until that point. They don't hesitate in making sly remarks, or quippy innuendos, and a flirtatious smile is never far from their lips, but, for all of that, they'd step in front of a bullet for you in a heartbeat.
Appearance: Gabby stands at around 5'11". Olive-toned skin brings out the mischievous glint within their slate-gray gaze. Golden brown hair, which has more gold than brown, is always perfectly tousled. They have a lean body type that's made for endurance. (Gabriel's hair is cut semi-short, think of a side part, and Gabriella's falls to slighlty below her shoulder blades.)
The leader of the Vipers main rival-- the Southside Dragons. With a penchant for sarcasm and a stoic mask that could make a champion poker player fold in a heartbeat, it's not unsurprising that they're as feared as they are. Of course, you're aware of the golden heart that lies underneath, have witnessed the hardass boss nurture an injured bird back to health, and have seen the softness within their gaze after they hugged you. It's part of the reason it's so painful to see them again-- to see they have completely closed you off. It's not surprising, you did abandon them, but that doesn't make it hurt any less.
Appearance: They stand at around 6'6". Warm beige skin allows the sapphire blue of their gaze to stand out, bringing out the keen intelligence that lurks within. Platinum blonde hair accentuates their elegant face perfectly. Their athletic body, that's perfectly toned, is hidden behind their leather jacket. (Leon has his hair to just above his jawline and Lena has hers to her shoulder blades.)
I'm sorry please don't hate me but I saw Vipers and immediately thought about the Tunnel Snakes of Fallout 3 đ¤
I don't hate you at all! Fallout 3 is one of my favorite games and the Tunnel Snakes did come to mind when I was creating the Vipers-- I don't mind the comparison in the slightest. After all, they're both gangs that wear leather jackets with snakes on them!
Thank you so much for this message-- it made me chuckle.
They'd as easily offer you their last beer as they would knife someone in the gut to protect you. I....okay, I guess they can have both my heart and body. All the ro's are amazing but baby bff, I'm screaming into the void. Please, please, please facts about them!!!
As the intro post probably hints at they're extremely protective of you. They know that you can handle yourself, depending on the circumstances, but wouldn't be able to handle it if something happened to you and they had a way to stop it.
Is an absolutely horrid cook but every year, without fail, since you joined the Vipers they've made you a birthday cake-- as they know that it wasn't something you truly had while growing up. Since it's been so long, the cake is actually edible now and the looks semi-decent too!
Their snake tattoo, which every member of the Vipers has, is located on their left side.
They have a motorcycle which is one of their greatest loves in life. The only thing(s) that comes close is their dog, Rolo, and their cat, Kit-Kat (Kit for short).
Joined the Vipers when they were 12-- sort of a legacy initiate-- and doesn't regret a single moment of it. Something that was only brought home more when you arrived.
Is fairly laidback, drinking beer, playing pool, and hanging out with you, being their favorite activities, but the moment someone fucks with the Vipers, their family, all bets are off.
Absolutely loathes marshmallows, but will suck it up when one of the younger kids offers them a smore during the yearly bonfire. (The Vipers main base is around a small community with a bar, trailer park/smaller homes, and other things like that.)
Refuses to play Monopoly with Gabby because they always win and Stevie won't have any of it anymore. Especially because the loser of said Monopoly games always has to do a dare of some sort (and it always ends up being them).
oh my god this has so much potential for angst, thank you! i can't wait to play as a pathetic little meow meow mc. this will be so much fun <3
I can't wait for you to start interacting with the various characters and see what the story has to offer! You're correct... there is a lot of angst, but I promise that there will be happy endings and fluff too!
