You're a detective for hire who has made your knack for observation into a livelihood. Your cleverness and quick wit have granted you a successful career, and you've made a name for yourself as a champion of truth and justice. People are willing to pay a hefty sum for your services, trusting that you will be able to get the job done.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies:
Forgery kit and thieves' tools
- Equipment: A magnifying glass, a bottle of ink, a quill pen, a notepad, and a set of fine clothes including an overcoat and hat
You have seen things that many could not even imagine, and you've become inured to the horrors of crime scenes and violent confrontations. Your confident demeanor and calm presence in dangerous or high-stress situations make people want to trust you. Bystanders, law enforcement, and ne'er-do-wells are all more likely to share pertinent information with you, believing that your goal is to rectify the situation and restore justice.
Suggested Characteristics
Some private investigators have chosen the path because they have a passion for uncovering the truth, and some are just looking to get paid. Their heightened powers of observation and obsession with objectivity can make them difficult to socialize with, but many have found that a charismatic facade is a valuable asset.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I speak, people listen. |
| 2 | I pride myself on my striking attire. |
| 3 | I am sometimes overwhelmed by crowded environments. |
| 4 | I have a dry wit that many find endearing, but some find acerbic. |
| 5 | I have an unusual hobby that I indulge in when I'm not working. |
| 6 | I get deeply personally invested in my cases. |
| 7 | When people speak to me, they feel heard. |
| 8 | My nonchalance regarding tragedy can make me seem cold. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Justice. I want to ensure that the guilty are punished and the innocent are not. (Good) |
| 2 | Money. I do this job to get paid, not to help people. (Evil) |
| 3 | Drama. I'm not afraid to make a scene if it will get me answers. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Tact. I avoid asking direct questions, choosing instead to subtly guide people into giving me information. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Establishment. I work closely with law enforcement. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Renown. I want to be the greatest detective that ever lived. |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a network of criminal contacts who owe me favors after I cleared their names. |
| 2 | Some crimes are justified, and morality outweighs truth. |
| 3 | The local law enforcement knows my reputation and are usually willing to pull strings for me. |
| 4 | Someone I love dearly is in prison because of something I uncovered. |
| 5 | I have a business partner who complements me perfectly. |
| 6 | There is one mystery I could never solve, and it haunts me. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a tendency to overcomplicate things, and see patterns in random events. |
| 2 | I think too highly of my own abilities. |
| 3 | I look down on people who are less intelligent than I am. |
| 4 | I am extremely argumentative. |
| 5 | I am quick to make assumptions and run with them. |
| 6 | I am more interested in taking my client's money than seeing justice served. |