I am cross posting this with my own blog as I have started a little side project of creating various characters for different settings and genres. I will try to present two (or more) for each as I come up with them. First up is Victorian England, suitable for a pulpy Sherlock Holmes type setting, or a good WhoDunit in the fair city of London. If you notice, I like detailed clichés that allow for allot of wiggle room and broad ‘skill’ selection. If you have suggestions on genres or settings, let me know!

Wilferd Harrison Harcourt
A young man with devilishly good looks. Given his status as a Naval Officer with a great family background, he is able to walk the halls with the best of society. However, he would much more rather to storming the dance halls and houses of ill repute. His families wealth and his high society name keeps him out of trouble and fixes anything he hurts, but some day his love of drink and women will catch up to him. Having caught the King in a compromising position in a whorehouse, he now has the King’s ear when he needs it.
Well Respected Naval Officer from a Wealthy High-Society Family(4)
Well Connected and Infamous Among the Lower Rungs of the City(3)
Has an Inroad to the King but Rarely Uses It(2)
Can Name Any Drink With Just a Glance and Can Drink Them All Too(1)

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Barrington
With the looks that could stop a stampeding herd of cavalrymen and the personality to back it up, Liz is a formidable force on the high-society scene. Her connected and wealthy family allow her to live a reasonable worry free life, but that never sat well with her and she has continually pushed the envelope and gone out of her way to enter dangerous and entertain adventures (least she sees it that way).
Gorgeous, Intelligent and Adventurous Lady(4)
Knows Anyone Who is Anyone in London(3)
Secretly Trained by the Best in His Majesty’s Cavalry(3)