The Suspects

Who Among You Is Guilty?

Each guest has been assigned a role. Study your character carefully — your alibi, your secrets, and your survival depend on it.

Your Hosts

The Men Behind the Evening

Host

Bobby "Fifty-Fifty" Mezzadri

Your Host | The Man Who Gets His Cut

There is not a deal struck in all of Chicago that Bobby "Fifty-Fifty" Mezzadri does not know about — and more importantly, does not profit from. Whether it's bootleg hooch, back-room gambling, or a handshake between rival outfits, Bobby's hand is always in the pot for his fifty percent. He didn't earn the nickname by being generous. Cross him on a deal and you won't be making another one. Tonight, Bobby and Jimmy have opened the doors of The Grand Gatsby to host the evening's festivities. Consider yourself their guest — and remember, everything in this room has a price.

Motivation

Fifty percent of everything. Always. No exceptions.

Host

Jimmy "The Gift" Todaro

Your Host | Special Delivery Specialist

They call him "The Gift" because Jimmy Todaro always delivers — and his presents always arrive all tied up, complete with a bow. As the area's most sought-after hitman, Jimmy has never missed a mark and never left a job unfinished. He is a man of few words and even fewer loose ends. Tonight he stands beside Bobby Mezzadri as co-host, greeting guests with a smile that never quite reaches his eyes. If you find yourself wondering what Jimmy is thinking, take comfort in the fact that you are still here to wonder.

Motivation

A clean delivery. Every time. No loose ends, no witnesses.

The Suspects

The Usual Suspects

Suspect

Marlie Maplin

Silent Film Star | Mime

Marlie Maplin is the greatest comedic mime of all times. He is the best silent film comedy star in Hollywood, and everyone loves to be around him as he constantly performs humorous mimes. Just don't get on his bad side, as his mime-mockery sessions can be brutal.

Motivation

Keeping the laughs coming — and keeping his enemies too amused to act.

Costume Hints

White shirt, black suspenders, oversized pants and a derby hat.

Suspect

Kara Low

Nightclub Singer | Grand Gatsby

This lighthearted flapper is a performer that hits on all sixes at The Grand Gatsby Speakeasy. This dame is a real canary, as a sizeable crowd gathers in the club on a regular basis to hear her sing. She's an angel by a piano, but if you double cross this doll, she's likely to turn into a bearcat.

Motivation

Keeping her coveted spot at The Grand Gatsby — and keeping her rivals at bay.

Costume Hints

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and '20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

Suspect

Wyleen Black

Tabloid Newspaper Reporter

This tabloid newspaper reporter is the most scandalous journalist in the history of Chicago. It is hard to find a soul in the city who isn't stressing under the spell of blackmail by Ms. Black. Wyleen's nosy and conniving ways will certainly get her into major trouble one day — and it cannot come soon enough for most.

Motivation

The story. Always the story — no matter who gets hurt.

Costume Hints

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and '20s style shoes. A cloche hat and a long cigarette holder with a fake cigarette as optional accessories.

Suspect

'Handsome' Sam McWarthy

Right Hand Man to Beanie O'Dannon

Handsome Sam is the ultimate ladies' man and right hand man to Beanie O'Dannon. Sam has not always made the appropriate choices of women, however, and this may land him into a sticky situation one day if he is not careful.

Motivation

Charm his way out of anything — and into everything.

Costume Hints

A fedora and a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Suspect

Mona Crawfish

Marathon Dancing Champion

Mona Crawfish is the national marathon dancing champion in the United States. On the dance floor, nobody can come close to beating her endless supply of energy. Mona is known for her frenzied personality, but as the new girlfriend of the notorious crime boss known as Beanie O'Dannon — some question if this prior 'girl next door' is involved in criminal activity.

Motivation

Proving her innocence while keeping her dangerous new world intact.

Costume Hints

Gun Moll suit (gangster girl), fishnet stockings and '20s style shoes. A fedora hat and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Suspect

Fay Stingray

American Novelist

Fay Stingray is a peculiar and quite conservative flapper girl. Working diligently on a new novel, she has been relentless with her research on the rival mobster gangs in Chicago. It is impossible to determine what this writer is thinking, as she lingers in the shadows to soak in the scene around her.

Motivation

Getting the story — and deciding whether to publish it or use it as leverage.

Costume Hints

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and '20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and flask secured to the thigh with a garter belt as optional accessories.

Suspect

Tommy 'Four Guns' Beagle

Right Hand Man to Hal Sapone

Tommy 'Four Guns' Beagle is the elusive right hand man to Hal Sapone. This gangster is keen on making up rhymes about his victims before he bumps them off. So, if you hear Tommy Beagle rhyming, start running!

Motivation

Loyalty to Hal — and a flair for the dramatic.

Costume Hints

A fedora and a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Suspect

Beanie O'Dannon

Crime Boss | Northern Chicago Mob Outfit

Beanie O'Dannon is the ruthless leader of the Northern Chicago Mob Outfit. His organization is known for bootlegging, running protection rackets, and illegal gaming. He is the formidable enemy of Hal Sapone. However, the two outfits have recently agreed to work together in their criminal endeavors. Everyone says this truce won't last and someone will pull first blood. The only questions are when and who.

Motivation

Expanding his territory and outlasting Hal Sapone — by any means necessary.

Costume Hints

A fedora and a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Suspect

Jazzy Fringe

Night Club Singer | The Two Aces

The egotistical Jazzy Fringe is a regular performer at Beanie O'Dannon's club, The Two Aces. However, this club is not nearly as popular as Hal Sapone's Grand Gatsby — so Jazzy's openly been after Kara Low's job at Hal's speakeasy. Jazzy Fringe will stop at nothing to get what she wants.

Motivation

The spotlight at The Grand Gatsby — and Kara Low's head on a platter.

Costume Hints

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and '20s style shoes. A cloche hat and a long cigarette holder with a fake cigarette as optional accessories.

Suspect

Hal Sapone

Crime Boss | South Side Chicago Gang

Hal Sapone is the infamous organized crime leader of the South Side Gangsters in Chicago. It's the height of Prohibition and this mobster is one of the leading bootleggers in the United States. Hal is a smooth operator and owns the popular speakeasy, The Grand Gatsby. This menacing lawbreaker is never seen without his faithful right hand man, Tommy 'Four Guns' Beagle.

Motivation

Maintaining his empire and eliminating anyone who threatens it.

Costume Hints

A fedora and a zoot suit and wing-tipped shoes. A pocket watch on a chain and a plastic Tommy gun as optional accessories.

Suspect

Haddie Drinx

Speakeasy Waitress | Grand Gatsby

The emotional Haddie Drinx is a long-time waitress at The Grand Gatsby and best friend of Mona Crawfish. Haddie dreams of becoming a night club singer and is deeply envious of Kara Low for stealing the vacant lounge singer position from her at Hal's speakeasy months ago.

Motivation

Getting what she deserves — and making sure Kara Low knows it.

Costume Hints

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and '20s style shoes. A cloche hat and a flask secured to the thigh with a garter belt as optional accessories.

Suspect

Harry Looper

Silent Film Actor

Harry Looper is the long-time best friend of Zetta Zarbo. These two are preparing for a new silent film, 'The St. Patrick's Day Massacre.' Harry is a sweet and sensitive man who would never hurt a flea. Unfortunately for Harry, Hal Sapone is quickly growing tired of Harry and Zetta's friendship — and so he should watch his back if he continues to be Zetta's best friend.

Motivation

Protecting his friendship with Zetta — and staying alive long enough to finish the film.

Costume Hints

A fedora, 2 piece zoot suit with matching vest and bow tie.

Suspect

Chuck Limberger

American Pilot

Chuck Limberger is the loveable but airheaded American pilot and brother to Mona Crawfish. He is planning to fly a solo non-stop Trans-Atlantic mission, but is being delayed by the skeptics around him. This determined alcohol-loving pilot will try anything to show that he can take his metal wings to the skies.

Motivation

Proving the doubters wrong — and finding enough fuel (and whiskey) to make it across the Atlantic.

Costume Hints

Any vintage aviator outfit — leather bomber jacket, leather flight helmet, knee high boots. Goggles and a scarf as optional accessories.

Suspect

Zetta Zarbo

Silent Film Star

The stunning Zetta Zarbo is the quintessential '20s Hollywood silent film star. She is gracious and charming on the big screen, and in real life, she's a live wire. As a celebrity, she's no stranger to blackmailers and deceivers, but she hopes her personal life will take a turn, as she's recently become the doting girlfriend of the notorious mobster, Hal Sapone.

Motivation

Protecting her reputation and her relationship with Hal — whatever the cost.

Costume Hints

Flapper Dress, long strand of pearls, long dress gloves, fishnet stockings and '20s style shoes. A sequined headband with a feather and a feather boa as optional accessories.

How to Play Your Role

Know Your Backstory

Read your character's history carefully. You don't need to memorize it, but you should know your motivation and your alibi.

Stay in Character

Speak as your character throughout the evening. You may lie, deflect, and misdirect — that's part of the game.

Gather Clues

Pay attention to what other guests reveal. Use the Clue Tracker to log evidence and build your case.

Submit Your Accusation

Before the final course, submit your written accusation naming the killer, the weapon, and the motive. The closest answer wins.