Relations

Every family has a standing with the other families. The owner sets it, and it tells members how to treat people from that family.

Standings

Standing	What it means
Allies	Close partners. Allies often get access other outsiders don’t
Friendly	On good terms. Expect protection and help
Neutral	No strong feelings either way
Uneasy	Tense. Members keep their distance
Hostile	Openly against each other
Mortal Enemies	No talks, no peace

Each family decides what its standings mean in practice. For example, the Brando Clan lets Allies into the lobby of its High-rises.

Improving a Standing

Any family can ask for a diplomatic meeting to improve its standing with another family. The one exception is Mortal Enemies: they won’t meet, so don’t let it get that far.

Sister Families

A sister family has a bond so strong that both are considered family. They’re often related by blood or history, and members of a sister family are usually under the other family’s protection.