* LOCATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH GUZMĆN.
being one of the key criminal figures in miami, guzman owns or puts money in a variety of establishments ultimately popular with the cityās mutant contigent. not only do they offer a variety of services targeted toward them, but they play a role in guzmanās money laundering schemes and other criminal affairs.
001. LITTLE VENICE BAR.
located in wynwood, this is one of guzmanās favorite venues. frequented by working class mutants for the most part, and criminals almost always, this is a place where theyāre allowed to mind their business and drink in peace, even discuss work in a neutral setting. and although it can be intimidating at a surface level, fights break out pretty uncommonly and the crowd is more or less amenable (sans a few exceptions), so itās as safe as a rich neighborhood as long as youāre not actively looking for trouble. on paper, the place is not owned by andreas (he has put it on someone elseās name), but everyone has it very clear who really owns the bar, and that usually deters them from acting like fools. if that doesnāt stop you, well -- the staff is not above drugging you stupid and dumping you off a pier, so letās not act badass, shall we?Ā
amenities include: pool tables, dart boards, music (hope you like latinx music in all its iterations, cause thatās pretty much all youāll get), all kinds of alcohol, card tables, dominoes, tvs (and all sorts of sports betting), and -- if you have the money for it -- you can even score some cocaine or hypercortisone k* off the bartender (hey, guy has a lie detector skill, so if he asks you if youāre with law enforcement you canāt bullshit him). the food isnāt even bad either. thereās a good variety of puerto rican/venezuelan/mexican fritters. back rooms can be rented out to discuss things in a private setting.Ā
general look: dim, warm lighting, gritty, with weathered oak bar tops and brick walls, amber painted details, low music always playing, disjointed lively chatter, itās decently sized too with areas for games (aforementioned pool, cards, etc), eating, and even dancing, though itās not frequently used for that.Ā
plotting options: you can have your characters work or take up a job. business with guzman can be discussed here. they can be a regular, or they can be a newcomer. your character can also buy drugs off guzmƔn through here.
002. DORADO SANDS COMPLEX.
also located in wynwood, itās a five story apartment complex that services mostly mutants in need of a place to live. rent tends to be quite cheap, meant to give low-income folks a reasonable option, or criminals a discreet enough place to live. sometimes, if you look really desperate, guzmĆ”n may even house you for free. he doesnāt really care about rent, because he makes his money off other things, but sometimes, he will ask you for a favor or two -- if youāre not already on his payroll.Ā
guzmĆ”n lives in the top floor, which is reserved only for him and those he sees fit keeping close. this is his official living quarters, though he also counts with a safehouse at an undisclosed location in the city, because heās a paranoid type like that.Ā
plotting options: naturally, your character can live here if theyāre low on money. guzmĆ”n will likely see it as a good enough reason for your character to pay him back in some way.Ā
003. CRUZ-DIEZ FUNERAL SERVICES.
located in little haiti, itās exactly as it says on the tin. loved one died? you take them here and let virgilio cruz and marta diez take care of it and prepare a funeral for you. loved one got a second set of arms or scaly skin? no problem at all! they do not discriminate.Ā no matter the cause of death or the unusal anatomy of the deceased, virgilio and marta will work their magic for you, going above and beyond in order to give you and your family a real chance at proper mourning.
alternatively, if a funeral isnātĀ what youāre looking for, and youāre just looking for a place where to disappear a body safely -- look no further. cruz-diez counts with a morgue and industrial grade incinerators available to you, for a reasonable price.Ā
this is where guzmĆ”n usually dumps those what wrong him, among other things -- turns out dead bodies are a good place where to hide drugs and money. as for your character, though, they have this option if they want a safe and secure place to get rid of some evidence, and not just corpses; documents, clothes, anything goes and everything has a price.Ā
*a stimulant drug guzmƔn manufactures. very expensive. very rare. more on it later.
