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Bugsy Siegel

Moses Cohen:
Personality: Driven, ambitious, and deeply devoted to his family. Moses struggles with the conflict between his loyalty to his family and his desire to break free from their criminal ties.
Motivations: Moses seeks redemption and wants to protect his family’s legacy while navigating the criminal underworld.
Internal Conflicts: He grapples with guilt and moral ambiguity as he uncovers dark secrets within his family’s business.

Reuven Cohen:
Personality: Stoic, traditional, and deeply committed to his family’s success. Reuven carries the weight of past mistakes and struggles to maintain control over his family’s future.
Motivations: Reuven’s primary motivation is to protect his family and preserve the legacy of Cohen Fabrics.
Internal Conflicts: He wrestles with guilt and fears of losing control over his family’s fate.

Gayle Cohen:
Personality: Intelligent, resourceful, and fiercely independent. Gayle seeks validation and recognition within the male-dominated world of business.
Motivations: Gayle is determined to prove herself capable and assert her independence within the family business.
Internal Conflicts: She struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, torn between familial expectations and personal ambitions.

Nicky:
Personality: Loyal, dependable, and fiercely protective of his family. Nicky serves as Moses’s confidant and advisor, balancing his loyalty to the Cohen family with his desire for a normal life.
Motivations: Nicky’s primary motivation is to safeguard the interests of the Cohen family and ensure their survival.
Internal Conflicts: He grapples with the tension between his loyalty to the Cohen family and his desire for a simpler, more peaceful life outside of the criminal underworld.

Esther Cohen:
Personality: Nurturing, compassionate, and fiercely protective of her family. Esther serves as the emotional anchor of the Cohen family.
Motivations: Esther’s primary motivation is to ensure the well-being and happiness of her loved ones.
Internal Conflicts: She struggles with feelings of guilt and complicity, torn between her loyalty to her
family and her conscience.

Jack Cohen:
Personality: Volatile, unpredictable, and deeply resentful of his family’s success. Jack’s troubled past and jealousy towards Moses drive him to align with criminal elements.
Motivations: Jack seeks validation and dominance within the Cohen family, leading him down a dark path of betrayal and deceit.
Internal Conflicts: He grapples with feelings of inadequacy and resentment, torn between his desire for acceptance and his need for independence.

Shlomo Schechter:
Personality: Shrewd, manipulative, and cunning. Shlomo is driven by greed and power, using the Cohen family to expand his criminal empire.
Motivations: Shlomo seeks to maintain control over the Cohen family and increase his wealth through illicit means.
Internal Conflicts: He harbors insecurities and fears of betrayal, constantly vigilant against threats to his position of power.

Nathaniel Moskowitz:
Personality: Ruthless, calculating, and unapologetically brutal. Nathaniel serves as Shlomo’s enforcer, driven by a desire for power and control.
Motivations: Nathaniel seeks to expand his influence within the criminal underworld and solidify his family’s dominance.
Internal Conflicts: Despite his outward bravado, Nathaniel struggles with doubts and insecurities about his place within the Moskowitz family.

Ingrid:
Personality: Compassionate, supportive, and fiercely loyal. Ingrid provides strength and stability for Moses amidst the chaos of their lives.
Motivations: Ingrid’s primary motivation is love and loyalty towards Moses, inspiring him to confront the challenges he faces.
Internal Conflicts: She grapples with feelings of fear and uncertainty about the dangers that threaten Moses and their relationship.

Zara:
Personality: Innocent, naive, and trusting. Zara’s gentle nature makes her vulnerable to manipulation and deception.
Motivations: Zara seeks love and acceptance, longing for validation and connection with those around her.
Internal Conflicts: She struggles to reconcile her idealistic beliefs with the harsh realities of the world, grappling with feelings of confusion and betrayal.

Barry Moskowitz:
Personality: Conflicted, tormented, and deeply troubled by his family’s criminal activities. Barry possesses a sensitive nature and struggles with the moral ambiguity of his actions.
Motivations: Barry seeks redemption and escape from the cycle of violence and corruption that defines his family’s legacy.
Internal Conflicts: He grapples with guilt and shame about his family’s actions, torn between loyalty to his brother and his desire for a better life.