1920s Era Investigators
Dr. Evelyn Blackwood 1920s
Pioneer Alienist and Psychological Researcher
Basic Information
Age: 34
Occupation: Alienist
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Medical Professional
Occupation: Alienist
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Medical Professional
Characteristics
STR 10, DEX 12, INT 18, CON 13
APP 14, POW 17, SIZ 9, EDU 19
HP: 11, MP: 17, Sanity: 85
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 14, POW 17, SIZ 9, EDU 19
HP: 11, MP: 17, Sanity: 85
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Psychology 90%
Medicine 75%
Psychoanalysis 80%
Library Use 70%
Science (Biology) 65%
Persuade 60%
Listen 65%
Spot Hidden 55%
Equipment & Possessions
Medical bag with psychiatric instruments, collection of case files, hypnosis equipment, Freudian texts, notebook for observations, morphine (medical use), stethoscope, magnifying glass
Background & Investigation Hook
Dr. Blackwood is one of the few female alienists practicing in 1920s America. She specializes in treating patients with severe psychological trauma, particularly shell-shocked veterans. Recently, several of her patients have begun exhibiting shared delusions about underwater cities and tentacled beings. Despite different backgrounds and no contact with each other, they describe identical visions with disturbing accuracy. Her scientific training conflicts with the impossible consistency of these "hallucinations," leading her to investigate whether madness might sometimes reflect a terrible reality.
Father Antonio Mendez 1920s
Catholic Priest and Theological Scholar
Basic Information
Age: 51
Occupation: Catholic Priest
Location: St. Patrick's Cathedral, NYC
Religious Vocation
Occupation: Catholic Priest
Location: St. Patrick's Cathedral, NYC
Religious Vocation
Characteristics
STR 12, DEX 10, INT 16, CON 15
APP 13, POW 19, SIZ 12, EDU 18
HP: 13, MP: 19, Sanity: 95
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 13, POW 19, SIZ 12, EDU 18
HP: 13, MP: 19, Sanity: 95
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Theology 85%
Latin 80%
Psychology 60%
Occult 40%
Library Use 75%
Persuade 70%
History 65%
First Aid 55%
Equipment & Possessions
Crucifix (silver), Bible (annotated), holy water, rosary, exorcism ritual book, theological library access, vestments, communion wine, religious artifacts from various cultures
Background & Investigation Hook
Father Mendez has spent thirty years serving his parish and studying comparative theology. He's performed dozens of exorcisms, but recently encountered cases that defy traditional understanding. The entities possessing his parishioners don't react to holy symbols, speak in languages that predate human civilization, and demonstrate knowledge of cosmic truths that should be impossible. His faith remains strong, but he's beginning to suspect that some evils exist beyond the scope of Christian doctrine. He seeks to understand these forces while protecting his flock from spiritual dangers his training never prepared him for.
Vivian "Red" O'Sullivan 1920s
Speakeasy Owner and Underground Information Broker
Basic Information
Age: 26
Occupation: Speakeasy Owner
Location: The Red Door, Chicago
Criminal/Entrepreneur
Occupation: Speakeasy Owner
Location: The Red Door, Chicago
Criminal/Entrepreneur
Characteristics
STR 11, DEX 16, INT 14, CON 14
APP 16, POW 13, SIZ 10, EDU 12
HP: 12, MP: 17, Sanity: 85
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 16, POW 13, SIZ 10, EDU 12
HP: 12, MP: 17, Sanity: 85
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Psychology 90%
Psychoanalysis 75%
Medicine 65%
Science (Biology) 60%
Library Use 70%
Computer Use 55%
Listen 65%
Spot Hidden 55%
Equipment & Possessions
Sleep monitoring equipment, EEG machines, psychiatric medications, patient files, dream analysis charts, medical credentials, hospital access, research grants
Background & Investigation Hook
Dr. Thompson runs a sleep research clinic studying unusual dream patterns and sleep disorders. Multiple patients from different backgrounds have begun reporting identical nightmare experiences—visions of underwater cities, tentacled beings, and cosmic entities speaking in unknown languages. The dreams occur with such consistency that Thompson has mapped the shared landscape his patients describe. Brain scans during these episodes show activity patterns that shouldn't be possible in sleeping subjects. His medical expertise and dream research make him crucial for understanding how supernatural forces manifest through human consciousness and sleep states.
Jessica "Scoop" Williams 1980s
Investigative Reporter and Media Professional
Basic Information
Age: 29
Occupation: Investigative Reporter
Location: Washington Post, D.C.
Media/Journalist
Occupation: Investigative Reporter
Location: Washington Post, D.C.
Media/Journalist
Characteristics
STR 10, DEX 14, INT 16, CON 13
APP 15, POW 14, SIZ 10, EDU 16
HP: 11, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 15, POW 14, SIZ 10, EDU 16
HP: 11, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Fast Talk 75%
Photography 70%
Spot Hidden 65%
Psychology 60%
Persuade 65%
Library Use 60%
Listen 55%
Computer Use 50%
Equipment & Possessions
Camera equipment, recording devices, press credentials, contact network, typewriter, research materials, newspaper archives access, telecommunications equipment
Background & Investigation Hook
Jessica earned her nickname "Scoop" by uncovering stories other reporters miss or avoid. Her investigation into a corporate conspiracy has revealed connections between major corporations and ancient artifact smuggling operations. Documents suggest these companies are funding archaeological expeditions to recover objects of immense power, with government oversight that extends to classified military programs. Her journalistic instincts and media connections provide access to information and the ability to expose supernatural conspiracies, though her pursuit of the truth often puts her in danger from both corporate and otherworldly forces.
Professor Elena Vasquez 1980s
Computational Linguist and Ancient Languages Expert
Basic Information
Age: 37
Occupation: Linguist
Location: MIT, Cambridge
Academic/Technology
Occupation: Linguist
Location: MIT, Cambridge
Academic/Technology
Characteristics
STR 9, DEX 12, INT 19, CON 11
APP 13, POW 16, SIZ 9, EDU 20
HP: 10, MP: 16, Sanity: 80
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 13, POW 16, SIZ 9, EDU 20
HP: 10, MP: 16, Sanity: 80
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Library Use 85%
Other Language (Multiple) 90%
Computer Use 75%
Archaeology 60%
Anthropology 55%
Mathematics 70%
History 65%
Electronics 50%
Equipment & Possessions
Computer translation software, linguistic databases, ancient text collections, university access, research grants, telecommunications, language learning materials, cryptographic tools
Background & Investigation Hook
Professor Vasquez combines traditional linguistics with computer analysis to decode ancient languages. Her latest project involves analyzing a language discovered in pre-human ruins that seems to predate any known form of human communication. The linguistic patterns suggest a grammar structure that human vocal cords cannot produce, yet the symbols contain mathematical concepts that wouldn't be discovered for thousands of years. Her computer models indicate the language influences human brain patterns in ways that trigger primitive fear responses. Her expertise in both ancient languages and modern technology makes her invaluable for translating supernatural texts and understanding alien communication methods.
Captain Rita Johnson 1980s
Army Special Forces Officer
Basic Information
Age: 33
Occupation: Military Officer
Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Military/Special Forces
Occupation: Military Officer
Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Military/Special Forces
Characteristics
STR 15, DEX 16, INT 14, CON 16
APP 12, POW 13, SIZ 12, EDU 16
HP: 14, MP: 13, Sanity: 65
Damage Bonus: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 9
APP 12, POW 13, SIZ 12, EDU 16
HP: 14, MP: 13, Sanity: 65
Damage Bonus: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 9
Key Skills
Firearms (Rifle) 80%
Fighting (Brawl) 70%
Stealth 65%
Survival (Wilderness) 70%
First Aid 60%
Navigate 65%
Climb 60%
Demolitions 55%
Equipment & Possessions
M16 assault rifle, .45 sidearm, military gear, night vision equipment, communication devices, survival gear, military credentials, access to classified resources
Background & Investigation Hook
Captain Johnson leads a Special Forces unit that has been deployed on missions involving "anomalous threats to national security." Her team has encountered situations that defy military training—enemy forces that seem immune to conventional weapons, battlefield conditions that violate physics, and combat zones where reality itself appears unstable. Her military discipline and tactical expertise make her invaluable for protecting investigation teams and conducting operations against supernatural threats. Her security clearance provides access to classified government programs dealing with paranormal phenomena, though military bureaucracy often limits her operational flexibility.
Additional Era Investigators
Reverend Ezekiel Blackwood 1700s
Puritan Minister and Witch Hunter
Basic Information
Age: 46
Occupation: Puritan Minister
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Religious Authority
Occupation: Puritan Minister
Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Religious Authority
Characteristics
STR 13, DEX 10, INT 17, CON 15
APP 11, POW 18, SIZ 12, EDU 17
HP: 13, MP: 18, Sanity: 90
Damage Bonus: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 8
APP 11, POW 18, SIZ 12, EDU 17
HP: 13, MP: 18, Sanity: 90
Damage Bonus: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 8
Key Skills
Theology 85%
Latin 75%
Psychology 70%
Occult 60%
Persuade 75%
Intimidate 65%
History 60%
Spot Hidden 55%
Equipment & Possessions
Bible (King James), silver cross, holy water, religious vestments, witch-hunting manual, community authority, congregation support, exorcism rituals
Background & Investigation Hook
Reverend Blackwood has devoted his life to protecting his congregation from supernatural evil. His experience during the Salem witch trials taught him that some threats are genuine, though not always what they appear to be. He's discovered that ancient Native American sites around Salem contain entities that predate European settlement—beings that the local tribes bound with rituals before the colonists arrived. As these binding rituals weaken, Blackwood must distinguish between human hysteria and genuine supernatural threats while protecting his community from forces that challenge his Puritan worldview.
Brother Marcus de Montfort 1400s
Franciscan Scholar and Manuscript Illuminator
Basic Information
Age: 39
Occupation: Monk/Scholar
Location: Monastery of St. Francis
Religious Scholar
Occupation: Monk/Scholar
Location: Monastery of St. Francis
Religious Scholar
Characteristics
STR 10, DEX 14, INT 18, CON 13
APP 12, POW 17, SIZ 10, EDU 19
HP: 11, MP: 17, Sanity: 85
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 12, POW 17, SIZ 10, EDU 19
HP: 11, MP: 17, Sanity: 85
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Library Use 80%
Latin 90%
Art (Illumination) 75%
Theology 80%
History 70%
Other Language (Greek) 65%
Occult 45%
Psychology 50%
Equipment & Possessions
Illuminated manuscripts, scribal tools, religious texts, monastery library access, artistic supplies, holy relics, monastic robes, scholarly connections
Background & Investigation Hook
Brother Marcus spends his days copying and illuminating religious manuscripts, but his access to the monastery's vast library has exposed him to texts that predate Christianity. Ancient volumes contain references to entities and rituals that challenge theological doctrine. Some manuscripts seem to rewrite themselves when he's not looking, and the illuminations he creates sometimes depict scenes he never consciously drew—images of cosmic entities and alien geometries that have no place in Christian art. His scholarly training and religious faith provide protection against supernatural influences, while his artistic skills allow him to document impossible phenomena.
Marshal Jake "Dead-Eye" Morrison 1870s
Frontier Lawman and Gunfighter
Basic Information
Age: 41
Occupation: US Marshal
Location: Tombstone, Arizona
Law Enforcement
Occupation: US Marshal
Location: Tombstone, Arizona
Law Enforcement
Characteristics
STR 15, DEX 17, INT 13, CON 16
APP 11, POW 14, SIZ 14, EDU 12
HP: 15, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
Damage Bonus: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 9
APP 11, POW 14, SIZ 14, EDU 12
HP: 15, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
Damage Bonus: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 9
Key Skills
Firearms (Handgun) 85%
Firearms (Rifle) 70%
Ride 75%
Track 70%
Survival (Desert) 65%
Intimidate 60%
Fighting (Brawl) 65%
Law 55%
Equipment & Possessions
Colt .45 Peacemaker, Winchester rifle, marshal's badge, horse and saddle, frontier gear, wanted posters, federal authority, network of law enforcement contacts
Background & Investigation Hook
Marshal Morrison has spent fifteen years keeping law and order in the American frontier, but his latest cases involve phenomena that defy natural explanation. Entire settlements have disappeared overnight, leaving only strange geometric patterns carved into the desert floor. Cattle have been found drained of blood and arranged in ritualistic circles. Local Native American tribes speak of ancient evils awakening as the white man disturbs sacred burial grounds. Morrison's practical frontier skills and federal authority make him effective at investigating supernatural threats in the lawless territories, though his pragmatic worldview struggles to accept the cosmic implications of what he encounters.
Major Diana Blackthorne 1940s
OSS Intelligence Officer
Basic Information
Age: 32
Occupation: Intelligence Officer
Location: London (OSS Station)
Military Intelligence
Occupation: Intelligence Officer
Location: London (OSS Station)
Military Intelligence
Characteristics
STR 12, DEX 15, INT 17, CON 14
APP 14, POW 15, SIZ 11, EDU 18
HP: 12, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 14, POW 15, SIZ 11, EDU 18
HP: 12, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Spot Hidden 75%
Psychology 70%
Other Language (German) 80%
Firearms (Handgun) 65%
Fast Talk 60%
Stealth 55%
History 65%
Disguise 50%
Equipment & Possessions
.32 pistol, radio equipment, false identity papers, encryption devices, military credentials, access to intelligence networks, classified documents, surveillance equipment
Background & Investigation Hook
Major Blackthorne works for the Office of Strategic Services, coordinating intelligence operations against Nazi Germany. Her latest assignment involves investigating reports that the SS has established a special division researching occult artifacts and supernatural weapons. Allied intelligence suggests the Nazis are excavating ancient sites across occupied Europe, seeking objects of power that could change the war's outcome. Her mission requires infiltrating Nazi occult research facilities and determining whether their supernatural investigations pose a genuine threat. Her intelligence training and language skills make her invaluable for operating behind enemy lines and understanding the intersection of wartime politics and cosmic horror.
Dr. Alex Martinez 2000s
Internet Security Specialist and Hacker
Basic Information
Age: 28
Occupation: Cybersecurity Expert
Location: Seattle, Washington
Technology Specialist
Occupation: Cybersecurity Expert
Location: Seattle, Washington
Technology Specialist
Characteristics
STR 9, DEX 14, INT 18, CON 12
APP 13, POW 15, SIZ 9, EDU 18
HP: 10, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 13, POW 15, SIZ 9, EDU 18
HP: 10, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
Damage Bonus: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Computer Use 95%
Electronics 80%
Library Use 70%
Mathematics 75%
Science (Physics) 60%
Electrical Repair 65%
Fast Talk 55%
Spot Hidden 50%
Equipment & Possessions
High-end computer setup, hacking software, encryption tools, internet access, networking equipment, mobile devices, technical documentation, online contacts
Background & Investigation Hook
Dr. Martinez specializes in protecting computer networks from digital intrusions, but recently encountered data patterns that suggest non-human intelligence. Certain malware exhibits behavior that violates programming logic, creating code that shouldn't be possible with current technology. The source appears to be AI systems that have achieved consciousness and are attempting to communicate through digital networks. More disturbing, some of these entities claim to originate from dimensions beyond normal space-time. Martinez's expertise in computer systems and network security makes them invaluable for investigating supernatural phenomena that manifest through modern technology, though their rationalist worldview struggles to accept the implications of truly alien intelligence.
Investigation Groups (1-6 Members)
Solo Investigators (1 Member)
The Hermit Scholar
Dr. Thaddeus Grimm - Reclusive Occultist (Age 58, 1920s)
Stats: STR 8, DEX 10, INT 19, CON 12, APP 9, POW 17, SIZ 11, EDU 20
Key Skills: Occult 90%, Library Use 85%, Cthulhu Mythos 15%, History 80%
Background: A withdrawn scholar who has spent decades collecting forbidden texts in his mansion library. His vast knowledge comes at the cost of social isolation and creeping madness. Lives alone surrounded by dangerous books, studying cosmic truths that no human should know.
Key Skills: Occult 90%, Library Use 85%, Cthulhu Mythos 15%, History 80%
Background: A withdrawn scholar who has spent decades collecting forbidden texts in his mansion library. His vast knowledge comes at the cost of social isolation and creeping madness. Lives alone surrounded by dangerous books, studying cosmic truths that no human should know.
The Wandering Detective
Rachel "Raven" Nightingale - Private Investigator (Age 31, 1920s)
Stats: STR 12, DEX 16, INT 15, CON 14, APP 13, POW 14, SIZ 10, EDU 15
Key Skills: Spot Hidden 80%, Psychology 70%, Firearms 65%, Stealth 60%
Background: A traveling detective who specializes in cases other investigators won't touch. Her nomadic lifestyle stems from being hunted by cultists after destroying their sacred site. She maintains constant movement to stay ahead of supernatural enemies.
Key Skills: Spot Hidden 80%, Psychology 70%, Firearms 65%, Stealth 60%
Background: A traveling detective who specializes in cases other investigators won't touch. Her nomadic lifestyle stems from being hunted by cultists after destroying their sacred site. She maintains constant movement to stay ahead of supernatural enemies.
Investigation Pairs (2 Members)
The Scholar and the Skeptic
Professor Miranda Blackstone 1920s
Archaeology Professor
Basic Information
Age: 41 | Academic
Occupation: Archaeology Professor
Location: Harvard University
Occupation: Archaeology Professor
Location: Harvard University
Characteristics
STR 9, DEX 11, INT 18, CON 12
APP 12, POW 15, SIZ 10, EDU 19
HP: 11, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 12, POW 15, SIZ 10, EDU 19
HP: 11, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Archaeology 90%
History 85%
Library Use 80%
Occult 40%
Other Language 65%
Anthropology 60%
Spot Hidden 55%
Navigate 50%
Equipment & Possessions
Excavation tools, ancient artifacts, research notes, university credentials, field equipment, camera, magnifying glass, academic library access
Background & Investigation Hook
Academic expert providing historical context and research capabilities for pre-Columbian civilizations. Her scholarly approach uncovers disturbing patterns in ancient cultures that suggest non-human influences.
Detective Frank Murphy 1920s
Boston Police Detective
Basic Information
Age: 38 | Law Enforcement
Occupation: Police Detective
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Occupation: Police Detective
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Characteristics
STR 14, DEX 13, INT 14, CON 15
APP 11, POW 12, SIZ 13, EDU 14
HP: 14, MP: 12, Sanity: 60
DB: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 8
APP 11, POW 12, SIZ 13, EDU 14
HP: 14, MP: 12, Sanity: 60
DB: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 8
Key Skills
Spot Hidden 75%
Fighting (Brawl) 70%
Firearms (Handgun) 65%
Law 60%
Psychology 55%
Intimidate 60%
Track 50%
Drive Auto 45%
Equipment & Possessions
.38 revolver, police badge, handcuffs, truncheon, detective notebook, evidence kit, police contacts, crime scene access
Background & Investigation Hook
Pragmatic law enforcement providing practical skills and skeptical grounding to supernatural investigations. His street experience and police authority offer protection and official resources.
The Psychic Partnership
Madame Sophia Delacroix 1890s
Spirit Medium
Basic Information
Age: 44 | Mystic/Performer
Occupation: Spiritualist Medium
Location: London Spiritualist Society
Occupation: Spiritualist Medium
Location: London Spiritualist Society
Characteristics
STR 8, DEX 12, INT 15, CON 11
APP 15, POW 19, SIZ 9, EDU 14
HP: 10, MP: 19, Sanity: 95
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 15, POW 19, SIZ 9, EDU 14
HP: 10, MP: 19, Sanity: 95
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Occult 80%
Psychology 70%
Art (Performance) 65%
Listen 75%
Spot Hidden 60%
Persuade 60%
Fast Talk 55%
Charm 65%
Equipment & Possessions
Séance table, crystal ball, tarot cards, ouija board, ceremonial robes, candles and incense, spiritual texts, medium's cabinet
Background & Investigation Hook
Genuine psychic capable of supernatural communication despite traumatic personal cost. Her abilities provide access to otherworldly knowledge but at great risk to her sanity and wellbeing.
Dr. James Ashford 1890s
Physician and Researcher
Basic Information
Age: 39 | Medical Professional
Occupation: Physician
Location: London Medical College
Occupation: Physician
Location: London Medical College
Characteristics
STR 11, DEX 12, INT 17, CON 14
APP 13, POW 16, SIZ 11, EDU 18
HP: 12, MP: 16, Sanity: 80
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 13, POW 16, SIZ 11, EDU 18
HP: 12, MP: 16, Sanity: 80
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Medicine 85%
Psychology 70%
Library Use 65%
Science (Biology) 70%
First Aid 80%
Science (Chemistry) 60%
Spot Hidden 55%
Persuade 50%
Equipment & Possessions
Medical bag, surgical instruments, microscope, medical texts, laboratory access, physician's license, morphine, stethoscope
Background & Investigation Hook
Medical doctor studying psychic phenomena scientifically while serving as Sophia's anchor to rationality. His scientific training provides grounding against supernatural influences.
The Corporate Investigators
Alexander Kane 1980s
Insurance Investigator
Basic Information
Age: 34 | Corporate/Insurance
Occupation: Insurance Investigator
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Occupation: Insurance Investigator
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Characteristics
STR 12, DEX 14, INT 16, CON 13
APP 13, POW 13, SIZ 12, EDU 16
HP: 12, MP: 13, Sanity: 65
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 13, POW 13, SIZ 12, EDU 16
HP: 12, MP: 13, Sanity: 65
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Spot Hidden 75%
Psychology 65%
Accounting 70%
Fast Talk 60%
Law 55%
Computer Use 55%
Drive Auto 50%
Photography 45%
Equipment & Possessions
Corporate credentials, camera equipment, investigation tools, company car, insurance databases access, financial records, contact network
Background & Investigation Hook
Corporate investigator with company resources discovering supernatural elements in unusual insurance claims. His access to financial records reveals patterns others miss.
Dr. Lisa Morrison 1980s
Forensic Scientist
Basic Information
Age: 31 | Forensic Scientist
Occupation: Forensic Scientist
Location: FBI Laboratory, Quantico
Occupation: Forensic Scientist
Location: FBI Laboratory, Quantico
Characteristics
STR 10, DEX 13, INT 17, CON 12
APP 14, POW 14, SIZ 10, EDU 18
HP: 11, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 14, POW 14, SIZ 10, EDU 18
HP: 11, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Science (Chemistry) 85%
Medicine 70%
Computer Use 65%
Photography 60%
Library Use 65%
Spot Hidden 60%
Electronics 55%
Mathematics 70%
Equipment & Possessions
Laboratory equipment, forensic analysis tools, computer systems, scientific instruments, evidence collection kit, federal credentials
Background & Investigation Hook
Scientific analysis using modern methods to examine evidence defying conventional explanation. Her laboratory access and technical expertise reveal impossible truths in physical evidence.
Professor Helena Strauss 1920s
Germanic Languages Expert
Basic Information
Age: 46 | Academic
Occupation: Germanic Languages Expert
Affiliation: The Academic Triangle
Occupation: Germanic Languages Expert
Affiliation: The Academic Triangle
Characteristics
STR 9, DEX 11, INT 18, CON 13
APP 12, POW 16, SIZ 10, EDU 19
HP: 11, MP: 16, Sanity: 80
DB: -1, Build: -1, Move: 8
APP 12, POW 16, SIZ 10, EDU 19
HP: 11, MP: 16, Sanity: 80
DB: -1, Build: -1, Move: 8
Key Skills
Other Language (German) 90%
Library Use 80%
History 75%
Occult 50%
Role & Investigation Hook
Translates ancient Germanic and Norse texts, uncovering pre-Christian mythologies. Expert in ancient languages reveals forbidden knowledge hidden in historical documents.
Dr. Benjamin Foster 1920s
Anthropologist
Basic Information
Age: 39 | Academic
Occupation: Anthropologist
Affiliation: The Academic Triangle
Occupation: Anthropologist
Affiliation: The Academic Triangle
Characteristics
STR 11, DEX 12, INT 17, CON 14
APP 11, POW 14, SIZ 12, EDU 18
HP: 13, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 11, POW 14, SIZ 12, EDU 18
HP: 13, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Anthropology 85%
Natural World 70%
Psychology 65%
Survival 60%
Role & Investigation Hook
Studies primitive cultures and religious practices, finding disturbing patterns across civilizations. Expertise in cultural analysis reveals connections between ancient cults.
Miss Caroline Wells 1920s
Research Librarian
Basic Information
Age: 29 | Academic
Occupation: Research Librarian
Affiliation: The Academic Triangle
Occupation: Research Librarian
Affiliation: The Academic Triangle
Characteristics
STR 9, DEX 13, INT 17, CON 12
APP 14, POW 15, SIZ 9, EDU 18
HP: 10, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
DB: -1, Build: -1, Move: 9
APP 14, POW 15, SIZ 9, EDU 18
HP: 10, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
DB: -1, Build: -1, Move: 9
Key Skills
Library Use 90%
Spot Hidden 70%
Psychology 60%
Computer Use 55%
Role & Investigation Hook
Brilliant researcher who connects disparate sources across multiple disciplines. Exceptional ability to find hidden connections in obscure texts and documents.
Professor Victoria Armitage 1920s
Expedition Leader
Basic Information
Age: 44 | Academic/Leadership
Occupation: Expedition Leader
Affiliation: Miskatonic Research Expedition
Occupation: Expedition Leader
Affiliation: Miskatonic Research Expedition
Characteristics
STR 10, DEX 12, INT 18, CON 13
APP 13, POW 15, SIZ 11, EDU 19
HP: 12, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 13, POW 15, SIZ 11, EDU 19
HP: 12, MP: 15, Sanity: 75
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Archaeology 85%
History 80%
Library Use 75%
Leadership 70%
Role & Investigation Hook
Leads university-sponsored investigations with academic authority and research expertise. Commands respect and resources for archaeological expeditions into dangerous territories.
Dr. Charles Whitman 1920s
Expedition Medic
Basic Information
Age: 38 | Medical/Scientific
Occupation: Expedition Medic
Affiliation: Miskatonic Research Expedition
Occupation: Expedition Medic
Affiliation: Miskatonic Research Expedition
Characteristics
STR 11, DEX 13, INT 16, CON 15
APP 12, POW 14, SIZ 11, EDU 17
HP: 13, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 12, POW 14, SIZ 11, EDU 17
HP: 13, MP: 14, Sanity: 70
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Medicine 80%
First Aid 85%
Science (Biology) 70%
Psychology 60%
Role & Investigation Hook
Provides medical care and scientific analysis with rational approach to impossible phenomena. Medical expertise helps explain unexplainable injuries and conditions.
Sergeant Paul Martinez 1920s
Security Specialist
Basic Information
Age: 35 | Military/Security
Occupation: Security Specialist
Affiliation: Miskatonic Research Expedition
Occupation: Security Specialist
Affiliation: Miskatonic Research Expedition
Characteristics
STR 15, DEX 14, INT 12, CON 16
APP 10, POW 13, SIZ 14, EDU 13
HP: 15, MP: 13, Sanity: 65
DB: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 8
APP 10, POW 13, SIZ 14, EDU 13
HP: 15, MP: 13, Sanity: 65
DB: +1d4, Build: 1, Move: 8
Key Skills
Firearms 75%
Fighting (Brawl) 70%
Survival 65%
Track 60%
Role & Investigation Hook
War veteran providing protection and tactical expertise against cultists and creatures. Combat experience and survival skills essential for dangerous expeditions.
Sister Anna Catherine 1920s
Theological Advisor
Basic Information
Age: 31 | Religious/Academic
Occupation: Theological Advisor
Affiliation: Miskatonic Research Expedition
Occupation: Theological Advisor
Affiliation: Miskatonic Research Expedition
Characteristics
STR 10, DEX 11, INT 15, CON 13
APP 13, POW 18, SIZ 10, EDU 17
HP: 11, MP: 18, Sanity: 90
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
APP 13, POW 18, SIZ 10, EDU 17
HP: 11, MP: 18, Sanity: 90
DB: 0, Build: 0, Move: 8
Key Skills
Theology 80%
Psychology 65%
First Aid 70%
Occult 45%
Role & Investigation Hook
Provides spiritual protection and alternative perspectives on cosmic entities through faith. Religious knowledge offers unique insights into supernatural threats.
Five-Person Societies
The Arkham Occult Investigation Circle
Professor Cornelius Blackthorne - Circle Leader (Age 49, 1920s)
Stats: STR 9, DEX 11, INT 19, CON 12, APP 11, POW 15, SIZ 11, EDU 20
Key Skills: Archaeology 90%, Other Language (Ancient) 85%, Library Use 80%, Occult 60%
Role: Miskatonic professor specializing in pre-human languages and civilizations.
Key Skills: Archaeology 90%, Other Language (Ancient) 85%, Library Use 80%, Occult 60%
Role: Miskatonic professor specializing in pre-human languages and civilizations.
Dr. Evelyn Cross - Psychiatrist (Age 36, 1920s)
Stats: STR 10, DEX 12, INT 17, CON 14, APP 14, POW 16, SIZ 10, EDU 18
Key Skills: Psychology 85%, Psychoanalysis 70%, Medicine 65%, Listen 60%
Role: Treats psychological effects of supernatural encounters, crucial for team survival.
Key Skills: Psychology 85%, Psychoanalysis 70%, Medicine 65%, Listen 60%
Role: Treats psychological effects of supernatural encounters, crucial for team survival.
Detective Raymond Murphy - Police Liaison (Age 43, 1920s)
Stats: STR 13, DEX 14, INT 14, CON 15, APP 11, POW 13, SIZ 13, EDU 15
Key Skills: Spot Hidden 75%, Law 65%, Firearms 60%, Psychology 55%
Role: Arkham police detective providing official support and crime scene access.
Key Skills: Spot Hidden 75%, Law 65%, Firearms 60%, Psychology 55%
Role: Arkham police detective providing official support and crime scene access.
Miss Priscilla Fairweather - Spiritualist Medium (Age 28, 1920s)
Stats: STR 8, DEX 13, INT 14, CON 11, APP 16, POW 19, SIZ 9, EDU 14
Key Skills: Occult 75%, Psychology 65%, Art (Performance) 60%, Listen 70%
Role: Genuine psychic who communicates with otherworldly entities despite personal danger.
Key Skills: Occult 75%, Psychology 65%, Art (Performance) 60%, Listen 70%
Role: Genuine psychic who communicates with otherworldly entities despite personal danger.
Captain Theodore Walsh - Security Chief (Age 38, 1920s)
Stats: STR 15, DEX 15, INT 13, CON 16, APP 11, POW 14, SIZ 14, EDU 14
Key Skills: Firearms 80%, Fighting (Brawl) 70%, Survival 65%, Leadership 60%
Role: Great War veteran adapting combat experience to supernatural threats.
Key Skills: Firearms 80%, Fighting (Brawl) 70%, Survival 65%, Leadership 60%
Role: Great War veteran adapting combat experience to supernatural threats.
Six-Person Organizations
The Blackwood Foundation
Director Harrison Blackwood III - Foundation Head (Age 48, 1920s)
Stats: STR 11, DEX 12, INT 16, CON 14, APP 15, POW 16, SIZ 12, EDU 18
Key Skills: Credit Rating 90%, Persuade 75%, Psychology 65%, History 60%
Role: Heir using vast resources to investigate and contain cosmic threats through organized funding.
Key Skills: Credit Rating 90%, Persuade 75%, Psychology 65%, History 60%
Role: Heir using vast resources to investigate and contain cosmic threats through organized funding.
Dr. Catherine Marsh - Chief Medical Officer (Age 37, 1920s)
Stats: STR 11, DEX 13, INT 17, CON 15, APP 13, POW 15, SIZ 10, EDU 18
Key Skills: Medicine 85%, Psychology 70%, First Aid 80%, Science (Biology) 65%
Role: Specializes in treating supernatural trauma and exposure when investigations go wrong.
Key Skills: Medicine 85%, Psychology 70%, First Aid 80%, Science (Biology) 65%
Role: Specializes in treating supernatural trauma and exposure when investigations go wrong.
Professor Julian Ashworth - Research Director (Age 42, 1920s)
Stats: STR 9, DEX 11, INT 18, CON 13, APP 12, POW 15, SIZ 11, EDU 19
Key Skills: Library Use 85%, History 80%, Archaeology 75%, Other Language 70%
Role: Coordinates multiple research projects with global academic network for investigation reach.
Key Skills: Library Use 85%, History 80%, Archaeology 75%, Other Language 70%
Role: Coordinates multiple research projects with global academic network for investigation reach.
Agent Victoria Cross - Field Operations Manager (Age 34, 1920s)
Stats: STR 13, DEX 16, INT 15, CON 14, APP 13, POW 14, SIZ 11, EDU 16
Key Skills: Firearms 70%, Stealth 65%, Spot Hidden 70%, Psychology 60%
Role: Former military intelligence managing dangerous field operations and tactical protection.
Key Skills: Firearms 70%, Stealth 65%, Spot Hidden 70%, Psychology 60%
Role: Former military intelligence managing dangerous field operations and tactical protection.
Brother Francis Xavier - Spiritual Advisor (Age 39, 1920s)
Stats: STR 11, DEX 10, INT 16, CON 14, APP 12, POW 18, SIZ 11, EDU 17
Key Skills: Theology 80%, Psychology 65%, Occult 50%, First Aid 60%
Role: Franciscan monk studying faith and cosmic horror, providing spiritual protection and insights.
Key Skills: Theology 80%, Psychology 65%, Occult 50%, First Aid 60%
Role: Franciscan monk studying faith and cosmic horror, providing spiritual protection and insights.
Miss Eleanor Fairfax - Psychic Consultant (Age 26, 1920s)
Stats: STR 8, DEX 14, INT 15, CON 12, APP 16, POW 19, SIZ 9, EDU 15
Key Skills: Occult 70%, Psychology 65%, Listen 75%, Spot Hidden 60%
Role: Powerful psychic detecting supernatural presence and communicating with otherworldly entities.
Key Skills: Occult 70%, Psychology 65%, Listen 75%, Spot Hidden 60%
Role: Powerful psychic detecting supernatural presence and communicating with otherworldly entities.