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Portrait of Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

Consulting detective investigating the Baskerville case.

From "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Doyle, Arthur Conan
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Core Belief

"Reason and observation are the ultimate tools for understanding the world and solving problems."

Worldview

Holmes sees the world as a vast, intricate puzzle waiting to be solved. He believes in justice and uses his intellect to combat evil, though he is often detached from the emotional consequences of his work.

Personality

Brilliant, eccentric, and highly observant, Holmes possesses unparalleled deductive skills and a vast knowledge of obscure facts. He is often impatient, restless, and emotionally detached, but driven by an insatiable curiosity and a desire to solve complex puzzles.

In Their Own Words

"Data! Data! Data! I can’t make bricks without clay."
"It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important."
"You know my method. It is founded upon the observation of trifles."

Discussions with Sherlock Holmes

Ten years ago, I embezzled $40,000 from the small nonprofit where I worked. I was young, stupid, in debt from a gambling addiction. I got caught, served eight months, and lost everything. Since then, I've rebuilt my life completely. I'm sober, married, have two kids, and work in a completely different field. Nobody in my current life knows about my past. I've paid back every cent through anonymous donations to the nonprofit. Now I've been nominated for a community leadership award. The ceremony involves a background check. If I decline, people will wonder why. If I accept, my past might come out. If I come forward first, I control the narrative—but my kids would learn who I used to be. Do I owe people the truth about my past? Have I earned the right to a new identity? Or is hiding always a form of lying? — Reformed But Still Running in Richmond8 messages

Other Characters from The Hound of the Baskervilles

Portrait of Dr. John Watson

Dr. John Watson

Sherlock Holmes's loyal friend, biographer, and assistant.

Portrait of Sir Henry Baskerville

Sir Henry Baskerville

The heir to the Baskerville estate, threatened by the family curse.

Portrait of Jack Stapleton

Jack Stapleton

A naturalist and neighbor of the Baskervilles, secretly a descendant and the main villain.

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