Fifty-six ready-to-play 7th edition investigators from the 1920s, the 1890s, the 1980s and other eras, including pre-built groups of one to four.
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Load them into your sheets. All 56 investigators on this page can go straight into the Character Sheets: press Load sample investigators there, or download the sample sheet file and use Import. Each sheet has the name, occupation, era, age and home, all eight characteristics (so Hit Points, Magic Points, Damage Bonus, Build, MOV and Dodge work themselves out), current Sanity, every key skill at the card's percentage, the equipment under Gear & Possessions and the background and investigation hook under Notes. Group members get their group and its full roster under Fellow Investigators. The sheets are ready to play: occupation skill points and personal interest points (INT × 2) are spent by the 7th edition creation rules for each investigator's occupation, with the card's own values kept exactly as given, Credit Rating inside the occupation's range with cash, assets and spending level from the Cash and Assets table, a suggested Luck (3D6 × 5), era weapons with rulebook damage, range and malfunction, and a suggested kit where the card lists no equipment. Skill Notes explain each build and Notes label the Keeper's-choice decisions (veterans whose card skills go past starting limits are marked). Each card below ends with a key-numbers line: Luck, Credit Rating, cash and weapons.
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.
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
Speakeasy Owner and Underground Information Broker
.32 automatic in a garter holster, keys to The Red Door and its hidden cellar, ledger of who owes her what, little black book of informants, telephone, stock of bootleg liquor, envelope of bribe money
Background & Investigation Hook
Vivian runs The Red Door, a Chicago speakeasy where gangsters, socialites and off-duty policemen drink side by side, and she trades in what she overhears. Lately a new crowd has started renting her back room: well-dressed strangers who pay in old gold coins, never touch their drinks and leave chalk symbols on the walls. Two regulars who followed them home turned up in the river weeks later, their bodies changed in ways the water can't explain. Her network of bartenders, bootleggers and beat cops makes her the person to ask when someone needs to know who is buying what in the city, and now she wants to know who her new customers really are.
Extensive personal library, excavation tools, magnifying glass, camera equipment, ancient Egyptian artifacts, research notes, university credentials, travel documents, translation dictionaries
Background & Investigation Hook
Professor Whitmore is a respected Egyptologist who has led numerous expeditions to Egypt and Sudan. His recent discovery of a tomb complex predating known Egyptian civilization has shaken his understanding of ancient history. The hieroglyphs found there describe contact with beings from beyond the stars, and the burial chambers contain artifacts that seem to violate physical laws. His academic reputation is at stake, but the evidence is undeniable. He now seeks to understand these pre-human civilizations while protecting archaeological knowledge from those who would misuse it.
Military medical kit, morphine and medical supplies, nursing uniform, military credentials, field surgery equipment, patient files, .45 service pistol, ambulance access
Background & Investigation Hook
Lieutenant Patterson served as a battlefield nurse during the Great War, treating wounded soldiers in field hospitals across France. She's now stationed at Walter Reed, specializing in treating shell-shocked veterans. Many of her patients report similar nightmarish visions during their episodes—descriptions of impossible geometries, tentacled beings, and cities beneath the ocean. While other doctors dismiss these as trauma-induced hallucinations, Rose has noticed disturbing consistencies that suggest something more than psychological damage. Her medical training and military discipline help her investigate these phenomena while caring for those affected.
Trumpet (well-maintained), collection of sheet music, performance attire, small amount of cash, musician union card, recording equipment access, metronome, music composition notebook
Background & Investigation Hook
Jazz plays trumpet in Harlem's hottest clubs and has been experimenting with avant-garde compositions. He recently acquired a collection of ancient sheet music from a mysterious European dealer. The compositions use mathematical patterns that shouldn't create harmony, yet when played, they produce hauntingly beautiful melodies that seem to resonate in listeners' minds long after the music stops. Several audience members have reported vivid dreams and visions after hearing these pieces performed. Jazz's musical sensitivity allows him to detect supernatural influences through sound and rhythm, making him invaluable for investigations involving acoustic phenomena.
Police badge and credentials, .38 revolver, handcuffs, detective notebook, magnifying glass, evidence collection kit, police contacts in London and Boston, forensic equipment access
Background & Investigation Hook
Inspector Greystone is one of Scotland Yard's most capable detectives, sent to America as part of an international police exchange program. She specializes in seemingly impossible murders and cases involving unusual evidence. Her current assignment involves investigating a series of ritualistic killings where the crime scenes display geometrically impossible arrangements of evidence—rooms where the victim appears to have been killed from multiple angles simultaneously, or bodies found in locked rooms with no possible point of entry. Her methodical approach and international police connections make her invaluable for tracking supernatural crimes across borders.
Field research equipment, camera, ethnographic notes, tribal artifacts (various cultures), university credentials, expedition gear, language dictionaries, anthropological texts
Background & Investigation Hook
Dr. Cross has spent two decades studying primitive cultures around the world, documenting their myths, rituals, and belief systems. His research has revealed disturbing patterns—isolated tribes across different continents share remarkably similar legends about ancient entities that once ruled the Earth. These stories describe beings of immense power who will one day return to reclaim their dominion. What troubles Cross most is that these tales include specific details about locations, dates, and astronomical events that primitive peoples shouldn't know. His academic connections and cultural knowledge make him essential for understanding the global scope of supernatural threats.
Tarot deck (genuinely mystical), crystal ball, various mystical paraphernalia, colorful robes, jewelry, small amount of cash, traveling wagon, herbs and incense, palm reading charts
Background & Investigation Hook
Madame Rostova claims to be descended from Russian Romani, though her actual background is more mysterious. She possesses genuine psychic abilities, which she usually conceals beneath theatrical fortune-telling performances. Recently, her tarot cards have been showing impossible futures—images of destruction and cosmic entities that shouldn't exist in any earthly deck. The cards seem to predict events with disturbing accuracy, but always show dark outcomes involving otherworldly forces. Her high POW and mystical sensitivity make her valuable for detecting supernatural presence, though her visions often come at the cost of sanity and peace of mind.
Hunting rifle, aristocratic wardrobe, signet ring, substantial wealth, estate grounds, private library, stable of horses, household staff, family heirlooms, political connections
Background & Investigation Hook
Lord Ashworth inherited his family's Yorkshire estate along with its dark secrets. The manor's foundations incorporate stones from a pre-Celtic stone circle, and the estate workers have reported strange occurrences for generations. Ancient tunnels beneath the property lead to chambers carved with symbols that predate human civilization. Recently, these disturbances have intensified, with livestock found drained of blood and arranged in ritualistic patterns. As a man of science and reason, Lord Ashworth initially dismissed such tales, but mounting evidence forces him to investigate the supernatural heritage of his ancestral home.
Medical bag with surgical instruments, microscope, medical texts, laboratory access, physician's license, morphine and medical compounds, stethoscope, medical college credentials
Background & Investigation Hook
Dr. Pemberton fought to become one of Britain's first licensed female physicians, graduating despite significant opposition from the medical establishment. She now treats patients whose conditions defy medical science—individuals whose blood shows impossible chemical compositions, bodies that heal from injuries that should be fatal, and diseases that seem to respond to astronomical events rather than medical treatment. Her scientific training conflicts with the evidence before her, but her dedication to healing compels her to investigate these medical mysteries. Her position grants access to hospital records and medical resources while her gender allows her to treat female patients other doctors cannot approach.
Police truncheon, handcuffs, police whistle, lantern, inspector's badge, investigation notebook, evidence collection tools, police contacts throughout London, access to police records
Background & Investigation Hook
Inspector Blackheart has walked the darkest streets of London for fifteen years, investigating crimes that would turn a lesser man's hair white. He was peripherally involved in the Ripper investigations and has since encountered murders that make those killings seem ordinary. His current cases involve victims found in impossible circumstances—bodies discovered in rooms with no entrances, corpses arranged in geometric patterns that hurt to look at directly, and crime scenes where the evidence suggests non-human perpetrators. His practical police experience and knowledge of London's criminal underworld make him invaluable for investigating supernatural crimes in the world's largest city.
Laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, electrical apparatus, chemistry set, mathematical texts, university access, experimental notes, Tesla coil, various prototype devices
Background & Investigation Hook
Professor Blackthorne is at the forefront of Victorian scientific advancement, conducting experiments with electricity, magnetism, and the fundamental forces of nature. His latest research into electromagnetic fields has yielded unexpected results—his apparatus occasionally picks up signals that seem to originate from impossible sources, including what appear to be transmissions from locations that don't exist on any terrestrial map. His experiments have also opened small rifts in space that reveal glimpses of alien geometries. His scientific approach to supernatural phenomena provides both advantages and dangerous blind spots when dealing with forces that operate beyond natural law.
Miss Fairfax discovered her psychic abilities as a child and has spent years developing them through the London Spiritualist movement. Unlike many mediums who rely on trickery, her abilities are genuine—she can communicate with entities from beyond the physical realm. However, her recent séances have contacted beings that claim to be from distant stars rather than deceased humans. These entities speak of ancient times when they ruled Earth and prophesy their eventual return. Her high POW makes her sensitive to supernatural presence but also vulnerable to possession and psychic attack. Her ethereal beauty and mysterious nature attract both believers and skeptics to her performances.
Military rifle, cavalry sabre, field equipment, maps of Africa and India, military decorations, colonial service records, expedition gear, compass, field glasses
Background & Investigation Hook
Major Hartwell spent twenty years serving the Empire in Africa and India, leading expeditions into unmapped territories. His final assignment took him to a region of the Sudan where his survey team discovered ruins that predate any known civilization. The geometric patterns carved into the stone structures seemed to shift when viewed directly, and several of his men disappeared during the night while strange sounds echoed from underground chambers. Only Hartwell survived to return to London, but he brought with him artifacts and knowledge that have shattered his understanding of human history. His military training and survival skills are invaluable, but what he saw in the Sudan still haunts him and leaves him vulnerable to further supernatural encounters.
Personal computer, programming manuals, electronic testing equipment, university access, research grants, prototype AI systems, telecommunications equipment
Background & Investigation Hook
AI project displays knowledge patterns never programmed, outputting alien landscapes and impossible geometry. Technical expertise investigates supernatural-technology interactions despite rationalist worldview conflicts.
.357 service revolver, FBI badge and credentials, handcuffs, radio, surveillance equipment, federal authority, forensic analysis resources
Background & Investigation Hook
Serial killer profiler encountering murders following non-human intelligence patterns. Federal authority and investigative resources bridge normal law enforcement and cosmic horror investigations.
Camera equipment, recording devices, press credentials, contact network, typewriter, research materials, newspaper archives access
Background & Investigation Hook
Corporate conspiracy investigation reveals connections between major corporations and ancient artifact smuggling operations with government oversight extending to classified military programs.
M16 assault rifle, .45 sidearm, military gear, night vision equipment, communication devices, survival gear, military credentials
Background & Investigation Hook
Intelligence officer attached to a classified Army unit deployed against "anomalous threats to national security"—enemy forces immune to conventional weapons in battlefield conditions violating physics. Military discipline protects investigation teams.
Professor Rita Anderson
Computational Linguist and Ancient Languages Expert
Computer translation software, linguistic databases, ancient text collections, university access, research grants, telecommunications, cryptographic tools
Background & Investigation Hook
Combines traditional linguistics with computer analysis to decode ancient languages. Discovered pre-human language with grammar human vocal cords cannot produce, yet containing advanced mathematical concepts. Essential for translating supernatural texts.
.38 service revolver, police badge, handcuffs, radio, surveillance equipment, crime scene kit, police database access, informant network
Background & Investigation Hook
Twenty-year veteran detective who became NYPD's unofficial specialist in ritual murders and occult-related crimes. His cases involve symbols that shouldn't exist and evidence suggesting non-human perpetrators. His street experience and police authority provide access to supernatural crime scenes.
Parapsychology laboratory, EMF detectors, recording equipment, statistical analysis software, research grants, university credentials, testing apparatus
Background & Investigation Hook
Former government scientist now leading privately funded paranormal research. Her rigorous scientific approach to supernatural phenomena bridges academic credibility with open-minded investigation. Her lab equipment can detect and measure supernatural activity using modern technology.
Vatican library access, religious artifacts, exorcism rituals, theological texts, university credentials, international contacts, blessed items
Background & Investigation Hook
Jesuit priest with advanced degrees in theology and comparative religion. The Vatican's unofficial liaison for supernatural investigations, he studies the intersection of faith and cosmic horror, providing spiritual protection and theological expertise for understanding otherworldly entities.
King James Bible, plain black preaching gown, sermon notebook, witch-hunting manual, community authority, congregation support
Background & Investigation Hook
Salem witch trials experience taught him genuine threats exist. Ancient Native American sites contain pre-European entities bound by weakening tribal rituals, forcing distinction between hysteria and supernatural.
Colt .45 Peacemaker, Winchester rifle, marshal's badge, horse and saddle, frontier gear, wanted posters, federal authority
Background & Investigation Hook
Fifteen years frontier law enforcement encountering impossible phenomena—settlements disappearing overnight, geometric patterns in desert, ritualistic cattle arrangements. Native tribes speak of ancient evils awakening.
.32 pistol, radio equipment, false identity papers, encryption devices, military credentials, intelligence networks access
Background & Investigation Hook
OSS operation investigating Nazi SS occult research division excavating ancient sites for supernatural weapons. Mission requires infiltrating Nazi facilities to determine genuine supernatural threat.
High-end computer setup, hacking software, encryption tools, internet access, networking equipment, mobile devices, technical documentation
Background & Investigation Hook
Encountered malware exhibiting impossible behavior and AI systems claiming dimensional origins. Expertise in network security investigates supernatural phenomena manifesting through modern technology.
Tribal medicine man whose people have guarded ancient sites for generations. His shamanic traditions include binding rituals that keep cosmic entities dormant, but white settlers' disruption weakens these protections, forcing him to seek allies.
Glock 19 pistol, federal badge, surveillance equipment, laptop computer, encrypted communications, federal database access, body armor
Background & Investigation Hook
DHS agent investigating terrorist threats that involve supernatural elements. Her cases include cultist networks using ancient artifacts as weapons and foreign agents seeking cosmic entities for military applications.
Advanced archaeological equipment, 3D scanning technology, satellite internet, digital archives, international university access, research grants
Background & Investigation Hook
Specializes in archaeological sites that predate known human civilization. Her digital reconstruction of ancient ruins reveals geometric patterns that exist in more than three dimensions, suggesting non-human architects.
Lee-Enfield rifle, Webley revolver, naval uniform, military maps, radio equipment, survival gear, explosives, naval authority
Background & Investigation Hook
Royal Navy commando who encountered U-boats crewed by things that weren't quite human. His special operations training and naval resources provide access to maritime investigation sites where cosmic horrors lurk beneath the waves.
Vast occult library, forbidden texts, mystical artifacts, research notes, hermitage mansion, protective wards, ancient relics
Background & Investigation Hook
Withdrawn scholar who spent decades collecting forbidden knowledge. His isolation stems from cosmic revelations that shook his mind and granted terrible wisdom about humanity's true place in the universe. His vast library contains texts that shouldn't exist.
Nomadic detective specializing in supernatural cases. Constantly moving to stay ahead of cultists seeking revenge for destroying their sacred site. Her mobility and independence make her valuable for dangerous investigations.
Advanced computer setup, internet connections, digital archives, encryption software, hacking tools, virtual reality equipment
Background & Investigation Hook
Reclusive hacker who discovered occult knowledge through digital means. His investigation into conspiracy theories led to contact with entities existing in cyberspace, blending ancient cosmic horror with modern technology.
Academic expert providing historical context and research capabilities for pre-Columbian civilizations. Archaeological expertise reveals ancient mysteries and forbidden knowledge.
Pragmatic law enforcement providing practical skills and skeptical grounding to supernatural investigations. Police authority and street-smart approach to unexplained crimes.
Genuine psychic capable of supernatural communication despite traumatic personal cost. Powerful mediumistic abilities provide direct contact with otherworldly entities.
Medical doctor studying psychic phenomena scientifically while serving as Sophia's anchor to rationality. Scientific approach to supernatural investigation and medical care.
Corporate investigator with company resources discovering supernatural elements in unusual insurance claims. Business connections provide access to corporate records and resources.
Translates ancient Germanic and Norse texts, uncovering pre-Christian mythologies. Expert in ancient languages reveals forbidden knowledge hidden in historical documents.
Studies primitive cultures and religious practices, finding disturbing patterns across civilizations. Expertise in cultural analysis reveals connections between ancient cults.
Brilliant researcher who connects disparate sources across multiple disciplines. Exceptional ability to find hidden connections in obscure texts and documents.
Leads university-sponsored investigations with academic authority and research expertise. Commands respect and resources for archaeological expeditions into dangerous territories.
Provides medical care and scientific analysis with rational approach to impossible phenomena. Medical expertise helps explain unexplainable injuries and conditions.
War veteran providing protection and tactical expertise against cultists and creatures. Combat experience and survival skills essential for dangerous expeditions.
Provides spiritual protection and alternative perspectives on cosmic entities through faith. Religious knowledge offers unique insights into supernatural threats.
Wealthy aristocrat funding investigations after losing his son to supernatural forces. Provides resources and determination to prevent others from suffering similar losses.
Metropolitan Police detective providing official authority and investigative experience with supernatural crimes. Law enforcement expertise in cases beyond normal understanding.
Cambridge professor secretly studying forbidden texts. Knowledge of the occult provides crucial insights at great personal cost to sanity and reputation.
The Federal Occult Task Force (3 Members)
Agent Director Sarah KellermanTask Force LeaderLuck 65 · Dodge 55% · Credit Rating 40 (Average) · cash $1,600 · weapons: .357 revolver 70% (1D8+1D4)
FBI agent heading classified unit investigating supernatural threats. Bureaucratic authority combined with field experience in dealing with cosmic horrors.
Physicist studying anomalous phenomena with government backing. Uses modern technology to analyze supernatural occurrences and develop countermeasures.
Academic expert in comparative mythology and ancient cultures, helping understand historical context of supernatural threats and their cultural significance.
Each of these investigators is a small light held up against the dark: pick one, give them a reason to care, and send them in.
56 Complete Investigators • Multiple Eras • Groups of 1–4 • Ready to Play