Character Identification — The Incident at Galley House
Methods to name unknown silhouettes: costume tells, audio logs, interview cross-reference, and CHARS logic.
Identification Basics
Unnamed characters appear as silhouettes until confirmed. Inspect hotspots for personal items — monograms, badges, rings — before guessing. Audio logs in LI and KI often speak names in third person.
Match interview snippets unlocked in Act 2 to silhouettes by role keywords ("third undercook," "second cousin from Wintercote").
Visual Tells by Role
Family: formal wear in DI/MA scenes, signet rings in ST. Staff: aprons in KI, livery pins in EN. Guests: travel coats in QU/WI. Medical or scholarly props indicate the family physician and librarian recurring cast.
Children use height benchmarks relative to EN doorframes — noted in scene metadata for CHARS counting.
Common Mistakes
Confusing twins/cousins with similar hair — check earring side in BI mirror scenes. Counting reflection as duplicate character — reflections share hotspots when clicked. Assuming corpse identity from clothing alone — verify with earlier alive scenes at same TIME.
Tools: scene tracker groups by VICTIM to compare appearances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do names need exact spelling?
Nicknames work after formal introduction. Family names must match LI genealogy chart spelling.
Can one person occupy two silhouette slots?
No. Each character has one notebook row.
What if I confirm too early?
Incorrect confirmations can be cleared in settings; story flags may need a scene revisit to refresh.