Sleuth Home - Detective Richard Nookster

Director - Clueless & Associates

Title:		Sleuth
Experience:		256130
Archetype:		Very Smart
Age:		5956 days
Gender:		male
Background:		Disgraced Doctor
Sleuth Theme:		Classic Sleuth
Last Login:		Oct-1-2025
Account Status:		Active
Subscription Status:		Unsubscribed
Community:		Post History

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• Overdue Books Returned: 0
• Nemeses Captured: 0
• Secret Plans Revealed: 0
• Artifacts Unearthed: 0
• Journal Pages Found: 0
• Brass Rings Won: 5

Detective Biography

Born amidst the dark alleyways and crumbling tenements of New York’s slums, Richard Nookster’s childhood was a relentless grind of hardship and survival. The son of a struggling street vendor and a factory worker, he learned early that life offered no handouts—only the strongest and smartest could carve out a future. From a young age, Richard displayed an extraordinary intellect, devouring books by candlelight when the streets fell silent, dreaming of a way out of the chaos that defined his world.

Despite the chaos surrounding him, Richard was driven by an unyielding desire to escape the cycle of poverty. His relentless work ethic earned him a scholarship to a prestigious medical school, where he distinguished himself with his keen analytical mind and meticulous attention to detail. He was a natural, his sharp instincts and capacity for deep thought making him one of the most promising students of his generation. His rise through the ranks of medicine seemed inevitable, a testament to his unwavering dedication and raw talent.

But the promise of a shining future was shattered in an instant. A false malpractice case—an orchestrated smear fueled by jealous colleagues and corrupt interests—ruined his reputation. His name was dragged through the mud, his career in medicine effectively over. Disgraced and broken, Richard Nookster found himself at a crossroads, betrayed by a system he once believed in. The legal battle drained him financially and emotionally, leaving his once-bright future in ruins.

Refusing to succumb to despair, Richard turned inward, relying on the skills that had always defined him: his sharp mind, his ability to read people and scenes with precision, and his relentless pursuit of truth. With no other options and a burning desire for redemption, he struck out on his own as a private detective. It was a path that suited his personality—cold, calculating, and driven by an unshakable sense of justice.

His physical presence was formidable; a well-built man whose strength was as much mental as it was muscle. When the situation demanded, he could wield intimidation as a weapon, forcing witnesses and suspects alike to reveal what they knew. But it was his intelligence that truly set him apart. Richard was a master at analyzing crime scenes, noticing the smallest details—an overlooked clue, a subtle change in the environment—that others might dismiss. His ability to connect disparate pieces of information, to see the bigger picture behind seemingly unrelated clues, made him an exceptional investigator.

Cold and methodical, Richard Nookster approaches each case with a relentless focus, driven by a personal quest for redemption. To him, every solved case is a step closer to restoring his shattered reputation and finding peace within himself. He sees his work not just as a job, but as a form of salvation—a way to prove his worth beyond the false accusations that tarnished his name.

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Contacts

Butcher (New York)
Banker (New York)
Bartender (London)
Podiatrist (London)
Calligraphist (Shanghai)

Arch Villains

None Caught

Books Collected

The Mysterious Affair at Styles
Agatha Christie