#The Nighshade Mafia

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Now can't have the Silph Bros having a gang without the prominent members of it! Introducing the Nightshade Mafia members under the direct command of Ghast, formerly Hauts' underlings.

Exception is Hund. Hund is only ever with Gen 100% because he's the 100% competent good boy.

Read more for more info and some design notes on each!

Hund VonDoom (Hounddoom)

The ever loyal butler, bodyguard, and all around the one person Gen tells everything to, Hund is often regarded as a member of the family for how he is always with Gen. He is a silent sort, never speaks unless spoken to and follows orders faithfully without question. Probably the only person Gen trusts without a second thought.

The question most have is if Gen and Hund are actually a couple or not which is hard to say as Gen says nothing about it and Hund is a quiet judgmental look to all. However, it can't be understated that no one probably knows Gen best than Hund.

Design Notes: I just imagined this bodyguard of Gen who hides the lower half of their face in their collar, giving them a kind of stern and mysterious look as a minion. Hounddoom because they are good boys and Hund would def have that guard dog vibe!

Kofco & Whezle Smogbur (Wheezing)

With the strange evolution of pokemon without humans about, the Wheezing evolution has taken a turn! Usually the two parts of Wheezing are surgically removed, leaving the two as close brothers. Such an ascension is seen highly in the Koffing community, thus Kofco and Whezle command some level of respect among their fellows.

The two have a rough and tough street-wise attitude and like to think they are the big pokemon on the block, more than willing to get into a scrap and show people who get in the way of the mafia who's boss.... until things get sticky, then they are both looking for the door in a blast of gas attack.

Design Notes: When I started to design their outfits, I kept thinking of Jasper and Horace from 101 Dalmations and the style of clothing they wore and it just really stuck in my head! The tiny hats on their heads was just the icing on the cake <3

Arbel Jessic (Arbok)

Arbel is a classy snake who is in the criminal business to satisfy her lavish spending habits and get access to all the best fashion at a discount. She is not above getting her hands dirty or taking charge of her dumb co-workers is need be. Can be the voice of reason at times in the group, tampering down the chaotic leanings that can happen. She is looking for love and loves to date in her free time, looking for the one.

She can be a bit vain though and when someone makes a comment about her looks she doesn't like, she will be quick to anger and to lash out. She gets along best with Victor in the group, mostly because Victor doesn't know what she is saying half the time... Design Notes: I was channeling Jessie from Team Rocket when making Arbel, just wanting a strong lady in the gang and just really brought the design together in the end <3 the patterns she has is different than official Arbok art as I feel each Arbok has its own special markings!

Victor Belkavitch (Victreebel)

An immigrant from another region, Victor came to Kanto for a new start in life and to take care of his very large extended family of cousins, nephews, grandparents, aunts, and uncles that followed after him. He fell in with the Nightshade Mafia for his impressive work in a bar shootout and has been with them ever since as the pay is good and he does not have to talk much. He is still learning the local language of Kanto and struggles at times with things.

He is the largest one in the gang and can brute strength a lot of things. Loyal to his co-workers whom he treats as family, he is a dependable sort and not above sticking a fight out to keep others safe. Also he is of a pokemon kind that is not above swallowing things whole, including other pokemon when ordered.

Design Notes: As soon as he was named Victor, his design of leather jacket and dark jeans was set in stone as a nod to the dress of gangs/mafias that are found in Eastern Europe. A hat didn't really fit as he had that leaf to be his hat. I just like Victreebels....

Wolbert Buffet (Wobbuffet)

They have been the mafia since it was form as a best friend of Hauts. They actually have the other half of Hauts' hat so between them is the whole hat which means a lot to both of them. Wolbert can come across as rather energetic and a bit absentminded about things, more emotional than most, but more than willing to take the brunt of an attack without hesitation. They took news of Hauts' death hard but remained in the gang to keep an eye on Ghast and make sure he doesn't get into trouble.

They really want to help Ghast in leading the mafia, but they themselves aren't really good at leadership things as motivating people is hard. They just yell loudly and act like they have an idea of what they are doing most of the time. They really shine when it comes to being in a fight or having to get through doors with their sticky fingers.

Design Notes: Wolbert was, by far, the hardest one to design of the gang. Wobbuffet has a simple design that I had to translate into a more anthropomorphic style. Also it felt better with their body type that they probably favor dresses or skirts, so they got a blend of a suit and skirt! Also no shoes, but nice socks!

Gilliad Gligland (Gligar)

Gilliad is the new face on the block and the only one of the mafia who never knew Hauts. Ghast has adopted them as their best friend as a result, teaching them how to be a real ganster! Gilliad is a tad gullible as a result, believing everything they are told. still green about the gills, they get really scared by being in situations and stumble a lot. He's still learning!

Design Note: Given that Gligar has the webbing for gliding, it felt important that their outfit gave them access to their ability naturally and that clothing was designed around them. It is something I'm keeping in mind with designs to take in the pokemon's anatomy when humanizing them! Also having a goofy friend for Ghast was key, so they share similar fashion and being goofy little boys!

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Are there any Otome or RPG games you'd recommend?

Otome (SUPER RECOMMENDED) (I’m sorry but this will also be a Japanese Voice Actors rant)

Gosh where do I begin?

Piofiore: Fated Memories 

LET ME JUST TELL YOU

Voice Actors of 

BAKUGOU/NISHINOYA (Nobuhiko Okamoto!!!!!!)

IIDA/KAGEYAMA (Kaito Ishikawa)

TARTAGLIA(JP VER)/BOKUTO (Ryohei Kimura)

SHIKAMARU (NARUTO) (Showtaro Morikubo)

PLAY THE GUYS IN THIS GAME, THE VOICE ACTING LINEUP IS IMMACULATE

The story is pretty cool. Don’t wanna spoil too much but you basically play as a girl who is being fought over by the MAFIA HAHAHAHA LONG STORY ITS EVERY MAFIA AU YOU DREAM OF LOL

Collar X Malice

BRO

THE GOD OF VOICE ACTING YUKI KAJI IS PRESENT I might be biased I just like him (SHOTO TODOROKI/KENMA/EREN JAEGER) 

TARTAGLIA(JP VER)/BOKUTO (Ryohei Kimura)

THOMA (JP VER)/ICHIGO KUROSAKI (Masakazu Morita)

As for the story it’s very mystery centred you play as a policewoman who is basically the target of a “terrorist” group and you have all these guys to help you

Period Cube: Shackles of Amadeus

Also some known voice actors present: Bakugou, Zhongli (JP Ver), Kaeya (JP Ver), Tanjiro

This isn’t a very well known Otome game, I feel like. But it’s very simple in it’s story and I love the art. You play as a girl who is transported into an online game, you’re basically stuck there now. So all these people are helping you find a way out.

Bad Apple Wars

Also some known voice actors not gunna list them out anymore HAHA

This is also not a very popular otome game. You play as a girl who basically died and you kind of go into this place where it’s an in between so you’re not really dead yet and basically trying to revive yourself. Can’t quite remember, been a while since I’ve played this.

Others that are okay and cute but not my favourites:

Hakuoki

Code: Realize

Nighshade

Others that I have yet to buy/play but I know it’s awesome cause the VOICE ACTING LINEUP WOOOOO

Olympia Soiree

Cupid Parasite

Bustafellows

RPG

Fire Emblem Series

Persona Series

Tales Series

God Eater Series

Thank you for reading this far. If you have read this far. Fun fact:

My ultimate favourite voice actor is UCHIYAMA KOUKI (Tsukishima Kei, Tomura Shigaraki)

Just watch this clip of Hinata’s voice actor flirting with Tsukishima’s voice actor. It’s just.......... lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1oaDeteP5w