Charles Valentino

Charles Valentino is a character portrayed by Kaz Games who is a professional criminal working for The Bloods.

## Early Life

Charles was born in Sicily, Italy. His parents are mother Carmella Valentino and father Lorenzo Valentino. Both Carmella and Lorenzo worked for the notorious Ricardo Family Mafia, Carmella as a con-woman, and Lorenzo as a hit-man. Lorenzo unfortunately got arrested for multiple first degree murders and was sentenced to life early in Charles' life. He later was killed in prison by getting shanked during a prison riot so Charles never met the guy. Charles was raised by his mother Carmella and was taught the ways of being a con-(wo)man. Charles showed talent working for the Ricardo family so his mother Carmella put in a good word and got him a spot working for godfather Vincent Ricardo. At the age of 14 Charles then worked for Vincent learning the ins-and-outs of what it takes to be an underboss in a professional criminal organization.

## Moving to Diamond City

Charles earned merit for various hits and jobs netting the Ricardo Family Mafia millions. He was praised as the next upcoming underboss at the age of 24. He was tasked with one more job and if he successfully completed the job he would get promoted and be sent to America to work the big-time. The job was to assassinate his boss Vincent Ricardo. Charles was distraught because this man took him in at the age of 14, he looked up to Vincent as a father-figure which was missing in Charles' life. Charles decided that no matter the consequences he couldn't accept the job. The godfather of the Ricardo Family Mafia then hugged Charles and told him it was a test of his loyalty and that he had passed. He was then sent to Diamond City to expand the reach of the Ricardo Mafia.

Upon reaching Diamond City Charles had trouble networking with the right people. He ended up linking up with some asshole named Big Durk that stole from him more than once while Charles was still learning the ins-and-outs of the city. During this time Charles had met Ciri who was dating Big Durk at the time. After a couple nights together Ciri and Charles felt as if their loyalty to Big Durk was misplaced and their eyes began to open to the mischievous things Big Durk was doing to them. They both decided to leave Big Durk and look-out for each other. Charles got word that Jimmy Ricardo was coming to Diamond City so he mentioned to Ciri that they were about to do "big things".

## Life in Diamond City

The only person that trumps Charles in the Ricardo Family Mafia is Jimmy Ricardo, the Godfather, himself. Charles is a shot-calling underboss that always makes sure everyone gets paid. He likes to make money not enemies but won't hesitate to defend what he calls his own. Charles gets a call from his girl Clementine saying some douchebag named Tyler McCracken was being super weird and that she didn't like it. Tyler had carried Clementine to his car and forced her to get in to bring her to his house. Charles knows that Clementine strips and he makes good money off that so he isn't complaining, but what Charles won't put up with is men taking advantage of women especially his girl Clementine. Charles paid good money to have Tyler McCracken set-up so he could teach him a lesson. It was a warm summer night, the breeze whistled along the hills and the skies were covered from the smog of Los Santos. Charles was in Raton Pass and had Tyler McCracken on his shaking knees with his sweaty hands quivering behind his head. Charles said "Don't ever fuck with my girl Clementine!" Tyler began to respond "Hey ma-", but it was silenced by the sound of Charles' Colt .45 blasting a 1-inch hole in Tyler's head. This wasn't the first time Charles has killed since he moved to Diamond City and it won't be the last.

Charles is well known for his work for the Ricardo Family Mafia in Diamond City and he is respected for it. Illegally he dabbles in gun-running, drug manufacturing and distribution, various heists and professional hits. Legally he runs security and manages majority of the strippers in Diamond City with Kristy Smith. Charles likes to put business before guns and make money not enemies. He often returns to his mother Carmella in Italy for holidays and her birthday and also pays his respects to his old friends in the Sicily section of the Ricardo Family Mafia.

One day Charles and Clementine decide to go on a date. Charles being Charles he had a surprise planned for Clementine. They rented a Marquis boat and took it to the Statue of Liberty island. They enjoyed the beautiful views and city skyline. After pronouncing his love for Clementine he dropped to one knee, hands shaking, reached into his pocket and pulled out a diamond ring. He asked "Clementine, will you marry me?" She responded ecstatically, "YES CHARLES YES!" Right after this they decided to swim with the dolphins. Charles was drowning in love.

Charles decided to part ways with the Ricardo Family Mafia for reasons unknown. Once Charles was on his own he was interested in finding a new family to be a part of. That's when his story with the Bloods begins.