The suspects
30 murder mystery characters and costume ideas
Every guest at an InQuestion party is assigned one of these suspects, along with a costume idea and a line to say in character. Use them for your own party even if you never play the game; every costume can be put together from a closet, a charity shop or a costume box.
Madame Celeste
A mysterious fortune teller with a dark past
Costume A long skirt, a fringed shawl, a headwrap, and as many bangles as your wrists can carry.
Lord Blackwood
The reclusive owner of the estate
Costume A smoking jacket or dressing gown over a shirt and tie, slippers, a cane, and a permanent scowl.
Dr. Victoria Cross
The family physician with questionable ethics
Costume A white coat or cardigan, a stethoscope (a toy one is fine), spectacles, and a battered doctor’s bag.
Miss Penelope Hart
The governess with secrets to hide
Costume A high-necked blouse, a long skirt, hair pinned in a severe bun, and a stern pair of glasses.
Colonel Reginald Thorne
A retired military man with a temper
Costume A blazer covered in pinned-on “medals” (bottle caps work), a stiff moustache, real or drawn on, and an umbrella tucked under one arm.
Lady Beatrice Sterling
The socialite with a hidden agenda
Costume Your sparkliest dress or suit, long gloves, a string of pearls, and a feather in your hair.
Professor Alistair Moon
An eccentric archaeologist
Costume A khaki jacket, a wide-brimmed hat, a magnifying glass, and the dustiest boots you own.
Mrs. Agatha Finch
The housekeeper who knows too much
Costume An apron over a dark dress, a ring of keys at your belt, and a feather duster for pointing at people.
Mr. Jasper Vale
The butler with a suspicious past
Costume A dark suit or waistcoat, white gloves, a bow tie, and a serving tray carried at all times.
Miss Rosalind Grey
The heiress with a dangerous secret
Costume A pale, silky outfit, a long string of beads, a folding fan, and an expression of total boredom.
Captain Marcus Drake
A sea captain with a dark history
Costume A peacoat or navy blazer, a captain's cap, a striped shirt, and a gruff beard, grown or painted.
Dame Eleanor Frost
The matriarch with an iron will
Costume Your most formidable dark outfit, a large brooch, a shawl, and a walking stick to bang on the floor.
Mr. Silas Crowe
The groundskeeper who sees everything
Costume Muddy boots, a flat cap, a flannel shirt, and a lantern or flashlight held at a menacing angle.
Miss Lavinia Rose
The actress with a tragic past
Costume Something dramatic: a feather boa, bold lipstick, long gloves, and the back of your hand pressed to your forehead.
Baron Heinrich Von Klaus
A foreign dignitary with secrets
Costume A dark suit with a sash across it, a monocle, slicked-back hair, and an air of mysterious importance.
Mrs. Prudence Lockwood
The librarian with hidden knowledge
Costume A cardigan, spectacles on a chain, a pencil stuck in your hair bun, and an armful of books.
Mr. Felix Nightshade
The chemist with dangerous experiments
Costume A lab coat or apron, goggles pushed up on your forehead, rubber gloves, and a few colorful (empty) bottles.
Lady Cordelia Ashworth
The widow with a vendetta
Costume Head-to-toe black, a veil or fascinator, black gloves, and a handkerchief for dramatic dabbing.
Dr. Mortimer Graves
The coroner with a morbid fascination
Costume A black suit, a measuring tape around your neck, a notebook, and a slightly too-cheerful smile.
Miss Seraphina Vale
The medium who communes with spirits
Costume Flowing layers, a velvet cloak, a crystal pendant, and a faraway stare.
Sir Percival Black
The judge with a corrupt past
Costume A dark robe (a graduation gown is perfect), a white collar, and a gavel — or a wooden spoon.
Mrs. Ophelia Marsh
The herbalist with poisonous knowledge
Costume Earthy layers, a straw hat, a basket of herbs or flowers, and a pocketful of little paper packets.
Mr. Lucian Shadow
The private investigator
Costume A trench coat, a fedora, a notebook, and a magnifying glass you never put down.
Miss Isadora Crane
The artist with a dark muse
Costume A paint-spattered smock or shirt, a beret, and a paintbrush tucked behind your ear.
Baroness Marguerite Noir
The collector of rare artifacts
Costume Black velvet, long gloves, a dramatic hat, and one “priceless” trinket you refuse to let anyone touch.
Mr. Phineas Quill
The journalist seeking the truth
Costume Rolled-up sleeves, suspenders, a “PRESS” card in your hat band, and a notepad.
Miss Coraline Webb
The seamstress with sharp needles
Costume A tape measure around your neck, a pincushion on your wrist, and an outfit covered in pinned-on fabric scraps.
Dr. Ignatius Stone
The geologist with explosive secrets
Costume A tweed jacket with elbow patches, an explorer’s hat, a toy rock hammer, and pockets full of pebbles.
Lady Genevieve Storm
The storm chaser with a dark side
Costume A raincoat or aviator jacket, goggles on your head, windswept hair, and a pair of binoculars.
Mr. Ambrose Raven
The taxidermist with a macabre hobby
Costume A dark waistcoat, a stuffed bird or plush animal perched on your shoulder, and a jeweller’s loupe.
Let the game hand out the characters.
Send one invite link and every guest gets their suspect, costume idea and catchphrase. No awkward casting decisions.
Free for up to 6 players · No app download · No credit card