Please read the overview and all the descriptions of the suspects before the party. Sometimes we hide clues in these descriptions.

Overview

A bunch of friends have gotten together and decided to hold a group graduation party. But as people arrived at the party, they found some anonymous typed notes saying that one of the new graduates is a fraud. Someone managed to get a master’s degree without ever having obtained an undergraduate degree.

Which of their graduating friends had found out the truth? Why didn’t they tell the university? What will happen once the truth is revealed? Will the imposter take revenge? All of these questions will be answered at the party.

The suspects

Raven Mayo (medical graduate)

I’ve been extremely one-pointed in my studies. This is the first party I’ve been to in years and I feel like I really deserve to celebrate. I play tennis to unwind and I can speak Spanish. Dress suggestions: Carry a piece of doctor’s equipment such as bandages and a thermometer and carry a black bag to keep them in. Theme song: “Bad Case of Loving You” by Robert Palmer.

Darnell Lincoln (law graduate)

Law seemed a natural progression from literature. It’s like words put into action. I hope to become a famous barrister. I’m born for the legal stage. I do improv theater for fun. Dress suggestions: A slick suit jacket over the top of a comedy t-shirt. But wear very punk-like jeans. Maybe add some graffiti to some old jeans. If possible, don’t wear glasses, but you will still need to be able to read. Theme song: “The Law” by Leonard Cohen.

Zora Bronte (creative writing graduate)

A world devoid of emotional complexity is a world lacking in depth and in life itself. Great literature gives us perspective. I’m not writing for the masses. I’m writing for minds. Dress suggestions: Wear a black lace blouse and long black skirt or similar and put on lots of black eyeliner. Carry a notebook with some poems you’ve written in it. Put a temporary tattoo on your shoulder and be ready to reveal it if necessary. Also put a few other tattoos in visible places. Theme song: “Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush.

Fenton Herodotus (history graduate)

We historians are the ones who yell when you’re about to go over the same cliff that others have been over before. They should make history compulsory. I like wrestling bodies when I’m not wrestling minds. Dress suggestions: Greek toga or a wrestling outfit. Speak with a posh accent. Theme song: “History Repeating” by Alex Gifford.

Jada Curie (biochemist graduate)

I like explosions and I like creating them. Science can be exciting if you know how. I hope to find a way to use micro-explosions more often to replace surgery. I like doing my own mechanics and racing cars in my spare time. Dress suggestions: Wear a racing helmet or dress like a mechanic or carry science tools. Theme song: “T.N.T.” by ACDC.

Xavier Gates (game programming graduate)

My passion is making games more realistic. I’m going to use GPS to free gamers from our pokey little rooms and to make life itself become a game. I love sci-fi. Dress suggestions: Carry a computer game or a joystick or similar or wear a sci-fi outfit. Theme song: “The Game” by Motorhead.

Tara Logue (speech therapist graduate)

I used to be an actor obsessed with accents and how we speak. Now I use these and other skills I have learned to help children find their voice and their role in life. I wear my sunflower hat and they love that. Dress suggestions: Wear a big hat with a real or fake sunflower on top. Wear an auburn-haired wig or die your hair red. Theme song: “Rain In Spain” from the My Fair Lady musical.

Beau Maslow (counseling graduate)

My aim is to help people cope with all the challenges of life and to increase their happiness quotient. I remind people that they need to exercise, eat well and meditate. It’s all about balance. I love biking. Dress suggestions: Wear biking clothes and carry a bike helmet. Bring a fake engagement ring and keep it hidden until you need it. Theme song: “Mind Games” by John Lennon.

Effie Carnegie (MBA entrepreneur graduate)

I want to start my own business, become incredibly rich and then become a philanthropist. Having an MBA should help me convince the venture capitalists to back my idea. My party plan days will soon be over. Dress suggestions: Carry some products sold by party plan and a t-shirt that you’ve written a motivational “success” aphorism on. Make yourself look plump by putting some pillows under your clothes. Wear a dark wig or color your hair dark. Add some wrinkles and/or a few gray hairs. Theme song: “Money” by Pink Floyd.

Monroe Nightingale (male nurse graduate)

My specialty is pediatric nursing. Sick boys especially need males around because they often won’t express their emotions to females. I’ve years of experience as a nurse plus I’m a single dad and that’s taught me a lot. I love playing basketball. Dress suggestions: Basketball uniform. Wear a big fake beard. Theme song: “Lady of the Lamp” by Donovan.

The optional characters

Faye Paige – I am an administrator at the university. I find the students interesting. They all have such different aspirations and dreams. I run a belly-dancing class in my spare time. Dress suggestions: Wear belly dancing clothes and lots of scarves and beads. Theme song: “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira.

Derry Culley – I’m a gaming buddy of Xaviers. Unlike a lot of gamers, I keep really fit. I study Chi Gung and I’m also in the Army Reserve. So I’m a warrior on all fronts. Dress suggestions: Wear a Chi Gung outfit or an Army Reserve uniform. Theme song: “Eye Of The Tiger” by Survivor.

Rosamond Orlando – I’m a professor in the creative writing department and Zora is one of my celestial students. I’m a published poet and also a performance poet and Shakespearean actor. Dress suggestions: Wear outlandish, eccentric, flamboyant clothes. Theme song: “Shakespeare” by Miranda Cosgrove.

Santo Nightingale – My Daddy is one of the people graduating. He says I’m his superhero because I help him cook dinner and do laundry. Dress suggestions: Wear a super-hero outfit. Theme song: “Hero” by Mariah Carey.

Veronique Golding – I’m one of the chief nurses at the hospital. Monroe works under me. We don’t always see eye to eye. Raven, however, is a delight to work with. I will miss her. Dress suggestions: Wear a nurse uniform. Theme song: “Night Nurse” by Simply Red.

Bill Saunders – I’m the janitor in the building Raven lives in. Raven and I like talking about politics and what laws and legislation we wish we could change. She’s like the daughter I never had. We both also love pop music. Dress suggestions: Wear overalls and/or carry a mop. Theme song: “I Love Pop Music” by Ben Lee.