Characters & Suspects

The investigators

| Character | Role | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Detective Grimoire | Player protagonist | Hired by Sinthia Seafoam to investigate the locked-room murder. He breaks the case by interrogating suspects, collecting clues and reconstructing the truth. | | Sally Spears | Grimoire's partner | Returns from previous games; provides hints and comic commentary throughout the investigation. |

The victim

| Character | Role | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Captain Magnus Mortuga | Murder victim | Found dead in the locked Illusion Theatre beside an ancient stone cauldron. Former captain of the Mortuga submarine. |

The suspects

• Sinthia Seafoam — Acting captain. She hired Grimoire to investigate. Taking command so quickly after the captain's death makes her a primary suspect. Linked to the Inn Deeds.
• Symmetry — Illusionist / magician's daughter. Her magic act equipment is found in the Illusion Theatre. Linked to the Golden Locket.
• Zephyr — Dream Chamber occupant. Associated with the Dream Helmet and perfume bottles.
• Dirk — Engineer / bunk room occupant. Owns the cellphone used to light the Bilge.
• J.D. Wirman — Author / bunk room occupant. Owns the typewriter; wrote the novel Hex of the Helmsmen.
• Gripp — Engine Room worker. Knows the submarine's movements; needs to be questioned repeatedly.
• Mariana Moon — Cargo Hold / performer. Hides a pipe-shaped dictaphone with secret recordings.
• Tadpole — Airlock Grotto diver. Provides the birthday clue needed to unlock the Pocketbook.