Adamfino Gambilici

**Adamfino Gambilic**i is a notorious crime lord, and the head of the Gambilici Crime Family, also known as House Gambilici, based in the bustling city of Burth Port on the continent of Venthalia. Hailing from a proud line of Dwarven immigrants from the Bratoli Isles, Adamfino has established himself as an untouchable figure in both the Althean Royal Government and the Burth Port municipal government, due to his extensive network of moles, allies, and corrupt officials.

## Early Life

Adamfino Gambilici was born in 1019 AV, during the reign of Queen Lysandra IV, in Burth Port, Venthalia, to Tonito Gambilici and his wife, Olivia Gambilici. Tonito was a local drug lord who managed a significant drug trafficking operation within Burth Port, primarily dealing in substances imported from the Bratoli Isles. Tonito as the son of Dwarven immigrants from the Bratoli Isles and, along with his family, was a devout follower of the Braotli Pastoric faith, worshiping the Pastoric god, Deo. Growing up with his younger brother, Dunnivan Artega Gambilici (b 1025), Adamfino grew up surrounded by the criminal underworld and was heavily influenced by his father's illicit business dealings. He displayed exceptional intelligence, wisdom, and charisma from a young age, and was groomed by his father to take over the family business.

## Gambilici Crime Family

After Tonito's untimely death in 1037, a then 18-year-old Adamfino assumed control of the drug trafficking operation. Determined to expand the family business and cement the Gambilici name as a force to be reckoned with, Adamfino embarked on a series of strategic moves to transform the operation into a full-fledged crime syndicate. By forging alliances with other criminal organizations, ruthlessly eliminating rivals, and expanding the family's criminal activities to include smuggling, extortion, gambling, and loan sharking, Adamfino quickly established the Gambilici Family as a formidable power in Burth Port. Under Adamfino's leadership, the Family became an influential entity within the city, effectively controlling the entirety of Burth Port's criminal underworld. The family's legitimate business ventures, such as shipping and construction, served as fronts for their illicit activities, providing a veneer of respectability and allowing them to operate with relative impunity.

## Corruption of Royal and T&K Officials

One of Adamfino's most notable achievements is his suspected corruption of officials in both the Althean Royal Government and within the Tramontano&Kotts Company (T&K Co), the largest private corporation in the world. Adamfino's ambition and cunning nature drove him to further extend the Family's influence into the highest levels of government, both within the Kingdom and T&K Co. Through bribery, extortion, and the strategic placement of moles within these institutions, Adamfino succeeded in corrupting numerous Royal and T&K officials, ensuring the family's interests were well protected and granting him a significant degree of control over Venthalia's political landscape. Through his extensive network of informants and allies, Adamfino has managed to infiltrate both institutions, ensuring that his criminal activities can continue with minimal interference from law enforcement and government authorities. His younger brother Dunnivan left the family a decade ago to accept a high-level negotiator position in the Althean Royal Government. Adamfino has made several known attempts to have Dunnivan assassinated for years due to his perceived betrayal, labeling Dunnivan as a "traitor and a rat". In addition to his influence within the Althean Royal Government and T&K Co, Adamfino is believed to have control over the Burth Port municipal government. The city's current mayor, Lord Bramdor of House Oakfall, is widely suspected to be in Adamfino's pocket, allowing the crime lord to effectively run the city from behind the scenes.

## Legacy

Little is known about Adamfino's personal life, as he maintains a low profile and is careful to keep his private affairs separate from his criminal activities. Despite his notoriety, he has managed to avoid any significant legal repercussions for his actions, making him a figure of legend within the criminal underworld. Adamfino Gambilici's legacy as an infamous mob boss and untouchable figure in Venthalia's criminal underworld is a testament to his cunning, ruthlessness, and ability to navigate the complex web of political and economic power structures on the continent. His influence within the Althean Royal Government, T&K Co, and the Burth Port municipal government has allowed him to operate with impunity, making him the most feared and respected figure in Venthalian non-pirate organized crime.