Inspector LeStrade

“… the best of the professionals, I think.” Sherlock Holmes on LeStrade, “The Hound of Baskervilles”

4th-level Expert (Expertise, good Will save)

Abilities Str +0, Dex +1, Con +2, Int +1, Wis +2, Cha –1

Background Consulting Detective

Skills Bluff 6 (+5), Diplomacy 4 (+3), Disable Device 6 (+7), Gather Information 7 (+9), Intimidate 6 (+5), Knowledge (current events) 6 (+7), Knowledge (popular culture) 4 (+5), Knowledge (streetwise) 6 (+7), Notice 6 (+8), Search 6 (+7), Sense Motive 6 (+8), Stealth 6 (+7)

Feats Excellence (Knowledge Streetwise), Improved Disarm, Iron Will, Firearms Training (B), Skill Focus (Gather Information), Tireless, Track, Urban Tracking, Well-Informed (B)

Combat Attack +4; Damage +0 unarmed; Defense +4; Initiative +1

Saving Throws Toughness +3; Fortitude +2; Reflex +2; Will +8; Sanity +3

Conviction 4; Wealth +8; Reputation +2 (+4 with Excellence); Virtue Persistent; Vice Stubborn

Equipment Men’s suit, pocket watch, jackknife

Inspector LeStrade is one of the most well-known detectives in Scotland Yard, having been credited with the apprehension of nefarious criminals as well as for the successful conclusion of several otherwise impenetrable mysteries. In some of these cases, he might admit in private, he had the assistance of a certain Consulting Detective, but LeStrade is quick to point out that he did all the heavy lifting.

Physically, LeStrade is “a lean, ferret-like man, furtive and sly-looking.” He does not usually carry a firearm, but if he is expecting trouble he will slip a British Bulldog double-action revolver (+4 damage) into his coat pocket.

To his credit, LeStrade is a particularly diligent and persistent detective. He is not especially brilliant, and often begins a case with the wrong hypothesis, jumping to unfounded conclusions. It can be very difficult to persuade him he is wrong. However, eventually he will run down every lead, question every suspect, clarify every alibi, and chase the culprit to the farthest reaches of the Empire. Some criminals escape him, but most enjoy an illusion of freedom for a time before being brought to justice.