The Umbrian Republic has a long and storied history involving criminal enterprises. These organized groups of criminals have existed since the foundations of the Republic, and although the names they assume may change, their general pattern of behavior has not. While this history has been romanticized by some, modern members of the gangs and cartels that plague the Republic are brutal and merciless in pursuing their own enrichment at the expense of others.

Umbrian festivals have been an integral part of society for as long as history has been recorded. Originally marking religious days of observance, these festivals have taken on a more secular tone in modern times, but still maintain their societal importance and many of the activities that have defined Umbrians' communal experiences.