The Carlton siblings
It's time to meet my Lackadaisy Ocs, the Carlton siblings!
But first, a little history about these four..
The Carlton family is a family of rum runners and brewers. Supplying speakeasies with not only imported alcohol but home brewed alcohol as well (though it cost more). The business began with Robert Carlton, who sold home brewed alcohol on the side to provide for his family. Word quickly spread of this home brewer, and soon, the Carlton brewery business began.
As time went on, Robert gained a crew of rum runners to deliver and smuggle alcohol to the many speakeasies who sought business with him. It wasn't long before his children, three sons and a daughter, joined the family business.
But alas, this type of business is never without its dangers. For this small family of brewers and rumrunners caught the attention of a dangerous gang, with a boss who had a bone to pick with Robert.
This led to an incident that resulted in the tragic death of his wife, Rosemarie, and near death of his youngest son. After this, many of Robert's crew left, and Robert sought to protect what remained of his family. Which led him to make a partnership with St Louis' most prominent bootleg operation at the time, Lackadaisy.
The partnership was successful for both Lackadaisy and the Carltons. Both provide one another with the things needed. The Carltons had the alcohol and Lackadaisy had the muscle and funds.
But in 1926, when news of Atlas's death got out, the Carlton family soon found themselves on a sinking ship as Lackadaisy slowly fell apart.
Three months later, Robert Carlton was found dead by his children. The cause of death was unclear. Though his children believed that he suffered a heart attack in the middle of the night.
His eldest son, Elias Carlton, took over the family business. Breaking ties with the now diminished Lackadaisy and partnering up with Marigold.
....now with that out of the way, let's meet the siblings!
Elias Carlton
Born: July 28, 1899
Age: 28
Elias Carlton was the firstborn son of a loving household that expected much of him. He worked hard to help out his family and was close with his younger brother, Connor. At the age of 14, Elias was encouraged by his grandfather to pursue music since he possessed great talent at the piano, but his dreams were soon quashed by the loss of his grandfather. Despite this, he continued to encourage his younger sister, Lucille, to pursue her musical ambitions.
When Prohibition came around, Elias and Connor began to engage in dangerous and illegal activity as their father began a home brewery business. Elias took on the responsibility of preparing Lucille and Anthony for these jobs, teaching them how to handle a gun and defend themselves if they were unarmed. Despite the danger of these jobs and the trauma they sometimes caused, Elias never doubted his place in the family business. He was in a loving relationship, discussing his future role in the family business, and he felt like everything was on track.
However, a seemingly simple task changed everything for Elias. As he had a date with his girlfriend, Sarah, he asked his younger brother, Anthony, to take his place helping their mother with a pickup from a shady supplier.
Elias was coming home from his date, Sarah in tow, ready to share the news of what he had asked Sarah. However, upon returning home, he noticed a commotion. The devastating news of his mother's death and Anthony's injuries, along with the revelation that Anthony was now mute because of the trauma, left Elias racked with guilt. The guilt only grew as he learned that he could have prevented all of this from happening if he hadn't asked Anthony to take his place that day.
Elias Carlton took the loss of his mother and brother's trauma to heart. In an attempt to deal with the guilt and grief he felt, he buried himself in his work. He became a reclusive and distant individual, pushing away those he cared about. His relationship with his brother, Connor, and his ex-girlfriend, Sarah, suffered as a result.
When their father passed away, Elias took over as the head of the family business. Many believed he made these decisions for his own benefit, but in reality, he was making these tough choices for his siblings.
He wanted to atone for his mistake of asking his brother to take his place on that fateful day. He hoped that by ensuring his siblings' financial security and protection, he could make it up to them. Even if it meant taking on clients or suppliers he didn't trust or like. Even if it meant his siblings would end up hating him. As long as he protected them and provided for them, that was good enough for him.
Connor Carlton
Born: September 15, 1900
Age: 26
Connor Carlton was the second eldest in the Carlton family, being born a year after Elias. The two were close, though they often bickered about minor matters. While Elias was encouraged to pursue a life outside of the simple countryside, Connor felt at ease in the quiet surroundings of their home and would often assist his mother around the farm.
Connor was a responsible young man, protecting and looking after his younger siblings, Anthony and Lucille. At the age of 19, Prohibition began, and Connor's father started the home brewery business. He did his part to help out until a hijacking went wrong, and Connor was struck by a bullet and left behind at the Carlton home. While he recovered, he began to take an interest in the brewery process and eventually became a brewer himself, working alongside one of his uncles who had joined the family business. Connor was also put in charge of finding ingredients, suppliers, and clients, which often meant traveling to the city, though he much preferred the solitude of the countryside.
After the incident, Connor and Elias's once-close bond had been affected, with Connor lashing out and blaming his brother for the loss of their mother.
Although Connor eventually apologized, having regretted what he had said after seeing how much Elias was suffering from the guilt, the bond between the two was never the same. Connor then started to consider leaving the family business behind, hoping his siblings would also agree on finding a peaceful life. However, it was too late to turn back, as by then, Anthony had already spilled blood on his hands. Though Connor resented his father for leading him and his siblings down the path of crime, he felt obligated to stay with his family and uphold the family business.
Connor still lives in the countryside with his siblings, working in the family business into the late hours of the night without complaint.
Despite it all, Connor still hopes to find a way out, to have a more peaceful life. Yet, he knows leaving will be difficult after all the crimes he and his family have committed. It won't be easy to revert to a normal way of living after everything they've done.
For now, Connor focuses his efforts on running the family business, providing for his siblings, and keeping a close watch over them, hoping to prevent any more trouble from falling into their paths once more.
Lucille Carlton
Born: October 6, 1904
Age: 22
Lucille Carlton is the third child of the Carlton family, but being the only daughter in a family of mostly boys meant she didn't quite fit the norm of the day. Still, her family gave her all the same love and attention they gave her brothers. Lucile was a spirited and energetic child, though as she grew older, her energetic nature waned as she took on a more calm and mature demeanor.
At the age of twelve, Lucille noticed how she was treated differently, seen as weak and defenseless, and this annoyed her to extent. The only people who understood and saw her true nature was her three brothers.
When Prohibition came around at the age of fifteen, Lucille wanted to help out and prove herself, but her father wanted her to work alongside her mother. After some persistence from Lucille, she was allowed to work alongside her brothers, whose jobs included hijacking shipments. Despite the danger, Lucille learned how to defend herself and handle a weapon with the help of Elias. She helped with many jobs, though things went wrong frequently and eventually led up to 'the incident'.
After the tragic loss, Lucille realized just how dangerous hijacking and other illegal jobs could be. By that point, however, it was too late to turn back from going down that path. It was also at this time that Lucille became engaged to Philip, but things took a turn for the worse as his true nature was possessive and controlling. In some cases, violent. Though her brothers urged her to break off the engagement, Lucille stayed with Philip, wanting to please his family and not wanting to let anyone down.
The day of their wedding, Lucille finally decided she could not bring herself to do it. She snuck out of the church, and her brothers waited for her outside in the car. They whisked her away, knowing they had to protect her from the inevitable fallout when her absence was discovered. She finally decided she could no longer stay with Philip after realizing the situation was irredeemable.
However, this would lead to her brothers becoming protective of Lucille. As the three felt guilt for practically allowing Lucille to go through what she did with Philip. They didn't want to risk her ending up in such a situation again.
Her brothers were doing what they thought best for her to spare her from another potential disaster with a man, but in the process, they unintentionally prevented Lucille from making new connections. As Lucille settled into her role as a singer at the Maribel hotel, word began to spread about her brothers' aggressive behavior. Guests became fearful of approaching Lucille as they feared running afoul of the brothers. This made her feel isolated, as while men admired her from afar, she became the subject of ridicule and spite by women who envied her and resented how the men admired the girl they couldn't have. This started to affect her self-esteem and self-worth, and she began to feel invisible and alone.
Yet, despite her brothers' extreme behavior, she still loves them and appreciates them for always having her back. However, she also grows tired of feeling like the odd person out and wishes her brothers would just let her be. Still, she never voices these feelings because she is always thankful and understands why they act this way, even if she wishes they wouldn't.
Anthony Carlton
Born: November 17, 1905
Age: 21
Anthony Carlton is the youngest of the Carlton siblings, born only a year after Lucille. The two shared a close bond, practically inseparable as children.
Anthony was talkative and filled with life as a child, and was very close with his mother, despite occasionally being teased by his older brothers for it. Despite the teasing, Anthony could always rely on his brothers and sister to have his back whenever it came to bullying from neighborhood kids.
When Prohibition began, Anthony was only fourteen. Despite his worries, he accompanied his siblings on hijacks. As time went on, he eventually became an effective triggerman for the family business. He developed a reputation as a bootlegger, making him a valuable asset to his family, and eventually gaining the attention of rival gangs.
One day, Anthony was asked by Elias to take his place on a job so that he could go on a date with his girlfriend. And Anthony agreed. I mean, what harm could it do?
Ultimately, this decision turned out to be a deadly mistake, as rivals aimed to kill Anthony and killed his mother in the process.
The tragic incident that brought grief to the Carlton siblings.
Despite his wounds, Anthony managed to survive. However, the trauma from seeing his mother killed right before Anthony's eyes caused him to go mute, a stark change from the talkative, upbeat person he was before.
His siblings felt deep guilt and grief over the incident, having noticed the drastic change. Anthony distanced himself from people for a while, though his bond with Lucille stayed relatively unchanged. While Anthony no longer speaks, it seems like his connection to Lucille remained mostly intact. Lucille is able to understand his thoughts and emotions through physical cues and mannerisms and remains closest to him among the other Carlton siblings, with his relationship with Elias seemingly strained. Despite all this, Anthony persists with his duties to his family.
When the Carltons began doing business with Marigold, Anthony was sent to work alongside Mordecai Heller and the Savoy siblings. Due to the fact that Anthony still lives in the countryside with Connor and Lucille, he is only sent on hijacks and hits whenever he is in town visiting Elias alongside his siblings.
During that time, Anthony has seemingly caught the attention of the Savoys, specifically Nicodeme Savoy. It is currently unclear what their intentions are.
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Oh gosh, that was a lot.
More stuff on these guys will be posted soon!
