Cassandra 

Cassandra is a medium with a bold presence, unkempt hair, and striking makeup. She prioritises payment over service, always quick to demand her fee and spin a tale with confidence, whether true or not.

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Side: 

Cassandra: (annoyed) ​“Look, maybe you’ve got a dead husband or two I could contact instead?”

Olivia Finch 

Olivia Finch is a sweet-talking character who masks her malicious nature. Quick to deny blame, she's driven by a thirst for revenge with no remorse, having murdered Henrietta after she killed her beloved horses.

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Side: 

Olivia: "Fine! I, Olivia Finch, poisoned Henrietta by slipping Carfentanil, an animal tranquilizer, into her pie as revenge after she blew up one of my horses and turned the other into a cannibal. I have no regrets, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat."

Sunita Patel

Sunita is the event organizer of the competition, a quick-thinking, pragmatic woman who’s always on top of things, even in chaotic situations. She’s determined to protect the event’s reputation, even if it means making difficult decisions in the face of a crisis.

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Side: 

Sunita: (Resistant) "Whoa, let's not do anything hasty here. If we do that, they'll shut down the competition, and then the sponsors will demand their money back because their ‘precious names’ will be tied to a death."

Nurse Felix 

Nurse Felix is a no-nonsense, somewhat indifferent caregiver who takes his duties to Colonel Pembroke seriously, but is largely unconcerned with the drama surrounding Henrietta's death. He is pragmatic, unfazed by the grim news of his employer’s wife passing, and sticks to his own routine, showing little patience for Laura’s investigation. His cold and dismissive attitude adds a layer of mystery to his character.

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Side: 

Felix: "Well, congrats. Come back at 6 pm." & "Not my problem."

Elspeth McAllister

Elspeth is a nervous, anxious individual who is quick to try and defend herself. While. She seems more concerned with her own well-being than the investigation at hand. 

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​Side: 

Elspeth: "You’re not making us eat our pies? What if we get sick? Or die?"

Cheap Ian 

Ian Hennesey, aka "Cheap Ian," is a nervous, penny-pinching Welsh treasurer of the Ians Club. Known for his extreme caution with money, he also carries a dark past of unpaid parking tickets from the '90s.

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Side: 

Cheap Ian: (Upset) "What? That was three decades ago, how am I supposed to remember that?"

Postman Ian 

Postman Ian is a conflicted and remorseful character, battling a long-standing gambling addiction and a troubled past. Raised by a mother who regretted having him and abandoned by his father, his actions stem from a desperate need to fill the emotional void inside him.

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Side:

Postman Ian: "I didn’t want to kill anyone... but I’m a coward... who murdered not one but 2 Ians although it’s strictly prohibited in the rules."

Mortimer Grey

Morty, aka Mortimer Dunstan-Pennington-Thornycroft III is a deeply troubled, eccentric man who feels rejected by his family and lives in isolation. With a jaded view of his birthright and a sense of betrayal, he reveals himself to be the mastermind behind the first robbery, motivated by a twisted desire for recognition and revenge.

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Side: 

Morty (agitated): "I was the firstborn, but they denied me! It was my birthright!"

Lucas

Lucas is a dedicated sailor and friend of Rupert, Lucas is deeply attached to his boat, Marissa, and harbours a strong dislike for water. Still grappling with the aftermath of a traumatic sailing accident. 

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Side: 

Lucas: "Water’s just the obstacle between me and Marissa. She’s the only reason I even touch the stuff."

Rosie Shaw 

A woman in her 40s, overwhelmed by regret and missed opportunities. She’s emotional and impulsive, questioning her life choices and seeking change after discovering a dead body.

Side: 

Rosie: "I’ve never seen a dead body before. They look different on TV...It’s making me rethink everything... Life’s so short and death so permanent. Trevor and I—we’ve drifted apart. We just sit there watching TV and eat frozen dinners. Is it too late for me, detective?"

Tim Heartwell

A middle-aged man overwhelmed by grief and unable to cope with his wife’s sudden death. His focus is on the mundane struggles of daily life without her, from food to laundry, and he seems lost in the chaos.

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Side: 

Tim: (frazzled, frustrated, and helpless)"Frustrating? I’m struggling to exist without her. How could she just... disappear and leave me into this chaos?"

Maggie

Maggie Sheila’s close friend and neighbor, a middle-aged woman with an unshakable belief in her own intuition. Maggie is in complete denial about Sheila’s death, convinced that Sheila would have warned her if something was wrong. She’s skeptical, and dismissive of the facts

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Side: 

Maggie: "Wait... what do you mean, ‘Sheila’s dead’? No... that can't be right. She would’ve told me if she was going to die. I know her."

Dieter Schmidt

​Dieter Schmidt, a former spy who became a stay-at-home dad, is a man hardened by loss and regret. After a traumatic career full of betrayal and violence, his life took another blow when his wife left him for her yoga teacher. Now in his sixties, Dieter drowns his sorrows in beer, haunted by his past and struggling to find meaning in his chaotic present.

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Side: 

​“I was the youngest operative, got my license at 16. It was thrilling but by 22, all my colleagues had either died or gone insane. I couldn’t even attend my best friend’s funeral because I was too busy being tortured in Bulgaria. Sent him a nice card though.”

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Quentin 
Farquharson

Quentin is Andrew’s older brother and business partner at Farquharson & Farquharson. A tall, middle-aged man with a sleek suit and a completely bald head, Quentin presents himself as a professional, but his weary demeanor shows the strain of years managing both the company and his increasingly troubled brother.

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Side: 

Quentin: "None of us can understand why this is happening--My workload has tripled since he’s been away--- I haven’t slept in months and I just got diagnosed with seasonal pumpkin intolerance!"

Father Emmanuel

Father Emmanuel is a calm, slightly weary priest who approaches Andrew's exorcism with professionalism and quiet patience, despite the unusual circumstances.

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Side: 

Father Emmanuel: "It bites a little, to be honest."

Electra Steele

​Electra Steele is a sharp, seasoned publicist who’s worked with Silas Stirling for a decade. She’s quick to defend herself but also shows a playful side, like her fangirl admiration for Ikea.

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Side: 

​Electra: "I remember you. We had to forcibly remove you for touching Silas.(Beat) Ms. Johansson, I’m a big fan of your work. I voted for you for Detective of the Year last year. "

Juno Obenhauser

​Juno Oberhauser is a ghostwriter who had an affair with Silas. She is staying at the same hotel where The Detective of The Year convention is happening.

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Side: ​

Juno: "Oh my God! I only saw him an hour ago."

Johannes

Johannes is a grieving activist in his twenties with tousled blond hair. He mourns his lovers, Agnes and Desmond, the latter whose dismembered body was found. Johannes seeks help to investigate Desmond’s death.

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Side: 

Johannes: "I know she was 104 but she was taken from me in her prime. She was so full of life and youth."

Eloise

Eloise is a professional and efficient secretary, polite but firm on office procedures. She enjoys a good gossip and shares information she's picked up from colleagues.

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Side: 

Eloise: "She had heard from Grace that the dog walker had also found a Ziplock bag with his belongings...and that they were able to identify the body because of a leg tattoo."

One-eyed Cliff

Cliff is a grumpy, no-nonsense man with a rough demeanor. He has one eye and runs a small, run-down corner shop, uninterested in anything that doesn’t immediately concern him.

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Side: 

​Cliff: "Hey! That’s mine, you thieving little shit!"

Andre

Andre, in his twenties, is Dottie's new assistant. He’s confident in his role but still a bit awkward and lacks competence.

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Side: 

​Andre: (Casually, with dark undertones)"Yeah, you know, disposal of... unwanted items...We do it all. It's a good time for a ‘cleaning’ right now; quiet season before the high season hits."