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Within the sub-culture of criminal society there are those whose ambition far exceed those of the petty pickpocket and even the successful assassin. There are those whose grand schemes, uncommon intelligence, resourcefulness, organization, and unbridled ambition have marked them for greatness within the realm of organized crime. Working their way up the ladder of the illegal underground, racketeers gain greater contacts, resources and prestige with every successful endeavor. Always looking forward to their next advancement up the criminal ladder, they are keenly aware of their subordinate's own ambition. Many racketeers run legitimate businesses as fronts for their illegal activities. Again, as with most thieves, deception is a common trait amongst these men. Racketeers rarely perform their illegal activities themselves; rather, they are the masterminds who employ others to do their dirty work for them, keeping themselves distant from the reaches of the law.