You aren't a city guard or a local lawman, you're a private detective. A hardened and grizzled veteran within the field of catching criminals with an almost supernatural knack for finding clues, solving mysteries and dealing with whatever else the clients who hire you require. You might be as famous as Sherlock Holmes himself or someone who lays low, preferring the dark and shadowy streets to the fame and spotlights. Whatever the case, you get results, through any means necessary.
You are in frequent contact with people from both sides of the law and hold at least a modicum of respect within both of these groups of people.
-Guards and lawmen that know of your abilities won't prevent you from investigating crime scenes and might even lend a hand with certain things or give you some information that people outside of their circles wouldn't be privy to.
-Criminals and crooks feel more at ease talking to you than a normal officer of the law and might spill the details on some of the more disliked members of their groups to you. They may also offer their services with certain illegal activities like forgery or smuggling should you need it.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables below to decide your detective’s traits, bonds, ideals and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your personal idea for a detective.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I used wits to deduce what has happened and form a logical solution |
| 2 | I use my charms to extract information and learn what has happened |
| 3 | I used brute force to 'interrogate' and extract information |
| 4 | I gain information through intimidation |
| 5 | 5 I believe everyone has a case, no matter how far-fetched their story may be |
| 6 | I avoid violence when solving a case and only fight as a last resort |
| 7 | I will swindle or lie to my clients as long as I get payed |
| 8 | I only feel alive when I'm working a case |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Justice - I believe people should always be held responsible for their actions (Lawful) |
| 2 | Intrigue - I love working out how people accomplish their crimes (Neutral) |
| 3 | Money - I want to get paid (Any) |
| 4 | Caring - I like to help those in need (Good) |
| 5 | Adventure - I like the adventure each case brings (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Revenge - I like to help people get their own back on those who wronged them (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am haunted by a case I failed to solve |
| 2 | I have a friend in the authorities who give me information |
| 3 | I am indebted to the man who taught me all about the detective game |
| 4 | I am dedicated to my city and I will rid it of filth |
| 5 | I am well known in my community and people know to come to me for help |
| 6 | 6 I am constantly harassed by a rival detective agency aiming to take away my buisness |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will drop a case at the hint of violence |
| 2 | I get too invested in the cases I take |
| 3 | I like a fight maybe too much. I'm sure it'll be the death of me |
| 4 | My bluntness can often upset clients |
| 5 | I am paranoid that people I have imprisoned will come for revenge |
| 6 | I always think a mystery is part of a big conspiracy |
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