A master of deduction and ballistics, this detective stands ready with a sawn-off shotgun and a belt full of alchemical tools. Dressed in a classic Victorian trench coat and top hat, he is the perfect protagonist for any steampunk or eldritch horror campaign.
A detective or investigator leans against a wall in a dark alley, waiting for a contact or watching a target with his weapon at the ready.
A skilled NPC investigator, a veteran monster hunter, or a mid-level player character in a modern-to-steampunk setting.
Artist: Epic Miniatures
Type: HERO
Pose: The figure is in a relaxed, leaning stance. The weight is primarily on the right leg, with the left leg casually crossed over the front. The torso is straight but the arms are in asymmetric 'waiting' positions.
Action: Standing/Idle
Mood: stoic
Action Category: Standing/Idle
Genre: Steampunk, Horror, 1920s, Western, Fantasy
Suitable Locations: foggy London street, Victorian alleyway, smoky speakeasy entrance, haunted library, steam-powered airship deck, occultist hideout, train station platform, frontier saloon, Gothic city courtyard
Encounter Scenarios: An NPC investigator providing clues to the party, A bounty hunter waiting for the PCs to emerge from a building, An ally in a Lovecraftian horror investigation, A rogue-style enemy in a steampunk setting
Power Level: Medium (score 35/10)
Compatible Game Systems: Call of Cthulhu (perfect): Matches the 1920s or Gaslight era investigator archetype perfectly.; Malifaux (perfect): Fits the Victorian steampunk/gothic horror aesthetic of the game.; Vaesen (perfect): Excellent match for a Nordic/Victorian horror investigator.; Blades in the Dark (good): Fits the 'Scoundrel' or 'Hound' archetype in a industrial fantasy city.; Dungeons & Dragons (5e / general) (good): Suitable for a Gunslinger Fighter or Inquisitive Rogue in a high-magic or steampunk setting.; Savage Worlds (good): Works well for Deadlands (Noir or Weird West) or any pulp setting.
Race: Human, Sex: Male, Build: Average, Size: Medium, Age: Adult, Style: realistic
Also suitable as: Half-Elf, Dhampir
Distinguishing Features: mustache, prominent chin, side-parted hair visible under hat
Weapons: double-barreled shotgun: A heavy, short-barreled firearm with two distinct barrels and a break-action design.
Armor: heavy coat (cloth or leather, torso, arms, legs)
Clothing: top hat, trench coat, vest, cravat
Equipment: utility belt
Accessories: pouch, canisters
Character Classes: Inquisitive Rogue (high%), Gunslinger Fighter (high%), Artificer (medium%)
NPC Role: Private Investigator or City Watch Detective
Aesthetic: Cool / Badass, Mysterious / Enigmatic, Gritty / Realistic, Grimdark
Cultural Aesthetic: Steampunk Victorian
Hairstyle: Short, Straight
Similar to characters: Sherlock Holmes, Abraham Van Helsing, Bloodborne Hunter, Harry Dresden, Solomon Kane
Miniature Dimensions: 31.7mm H x 12.2mm W x 10.1mm D (base: 25.0mm)
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