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Cucumetto

A fierce Roman bandit leader, rival to Luigi Vampa.

minor

Also known as the brave Cucumetto

First appearance: Roman Bandits

Cucumetto shows up with force in Roman Bandits. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Cucumetto is a former brigand chief who was hidden by Vampa and Teresa, and later betrayed by Teresa's desire for wealth, leading to Vampa's rise.
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FDFranz d'ÉpinayCACarliniRIRitaLVLuigi VampaTETeresaCUCucumetto

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Minor bandit characters
  • Count's allies and targets
  • Roman bandit group

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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