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Chalk Rock

Dwarf Detective • Olivia Fanboy • Civilian Protector

Overview​

Chalk Rock is a 16-year-old dwarf detective with an obsessive admiration for retired detective Olivia Cooper. Despite his youth, anxiety, and social awkwardness, he demonstrates genuine competence in investigation and planning, particularly when working from his office rather than in field situations.

Personal Information​

Physical Description​

  • 16-year-old dwarf
  • Young for a detective
  • Often appears nervous in social situations

Personality Traits​

  • Anxious: Uncomfortable in social settings
  • Obsessive: Unhealthy level of admiration for Olivia
  • Dedicated: Deeply committed to detective work
  • Self-Aware: Knows he's "not good outside this office"
  • Well-Intentioned: Genuinely wants to help and protect civilians

Professional Career​

Detective Work​

  • Recently hired as detective
  • Works from police precinct office
  • Specializes in missing persons cases
  • Better at investigation and planning than fieldwork

Investigation Style​

  • Thorough: Creates detailed tactical displays
  • Visual: Uses maps, cross-sections, and figurines
  • Analytical: Connects patterns across cases
  • Prepared: Writes everything down in advance
  • Strategic: Plans civilian evacuation and coordination

Obsession with Olivia Cooper​

The Superfan​

  • Unhealthy level of admiration for Olivia
  • Created elaborate tactical display in precinct bullpen
  • Display includes:
    • Detailed city maps showing Iron Claws positions
    • Cross-sections of High Forge's three-dimensional layout
    • Figurines of each Taco Cat party member seated around table
    • Empty chair at head for Olivia
  • Talks to himself/imagined versions of party
  • Wistfully wishes for similar mentor-student relationship like Ohma and Litu

Professional Respect​

Beyond obsession, genuine respect for Olivia's skills:

  • Studies her methods
  • Follows her approach to investigation
  • Aspires to her level of competence
  • Maintains professional standards she exemplified

Major Cases​

April Bonal Investigation (Session 32-33)​

Missing Person Case:

  • Investigated disappearance of April Bonal (human socialite from chocolate trading family)
  • Last seen at Doomfall concert months ago
  • Connected to other missing persons:
    • Casey Bones
    • Bernardo (tortle)
    • Montgomery Bell
    • Taylor Kyler Moore
  • All linked to synthesis lab where party rescued test subjects
  • Led party to Rattie's Pie Land
  • Case ultimately resolved when April found in sewers

Civilian Protection Planning (Session 35)​

Evacuation Coordination:

  • Developed comprehensive civilian evacuation plan
  • Coordinating with old Tear leaders
  • Prepared speech for convincing religious authorities
  • Wrote everything down knowing he's better at planning than public speaking
  • Party recognized his competence and good intentions

The Precinct Display (Session 35)​

Discovery by Party​

During infiltration of old police precinct, party found Chalk Rock's tactical center:

Physical Setup:

  • Elaborate display in bullpen
  • Detailed maps of entire city
  • Three-dimensional cross-sections
  • Figurines representing each party member
  • Empty chair for Olivia (symbolic of his loneliness and desire for mentorship)

Overheard Planning:

  • Talking through strategy alone
  • Working on civilian protection
  • Preparing for upcoming conflict
  • Demonstrating competence despite isolation

Party Reaction:

  • Liliana expressed faith in his ability to succeed
  • Party recognized he's competent and well-intentioned
  • Understood his social anxiety and need for structure
  • Took maps without disturbing him

Relationships​

With Olivia Cooper​

  • His Perspective: Obsessive admiration, desire for mentorship
  • Her Awareness: Knows of him, unclear on extent of his obsession
  • Nature: One-sided hero worship with professional respect

With Taco Cat​

  • Awareness: Knows who they are and tracks their activities
  • Contact: Limited direct interaction
  • Attitude: Appears to want to help despite their criminal status
  • Connection: Through Olivia primarily

With Litu and Ohma (Session 35)​

  • Observed master-student relationship with jealousy
  • Had dinner with Litu at April's encampment
  • Discussed mentorship relationships
  • Represents what he wishes he had with Olivia

Character Development​

Strengths​

  • Investigation: Excellent at connecting cases and evidence
  • Planning: Creates comprehensive strategic plans
  • Visualization: Uses maps and displays effectively
  • Dedication: Committed to protecting civilians
  • Self-Knowledge: Aware of his limitations

Weaknesses​

  • Social Anxiety: Uncomfortable in field situations
  • Obsessive Behavior: Unhealthy fixation on Olivia
  • Youth: Limited experience (only 16)
  • Public Speaking: Knows he struggles outside office
  • Isolation: Works alone with imagined companions

Growth Potential​

  • Could develop into excellent detective with experience
  • Needs mentorship to channel obsession productively
  • Has skills and dedication to succeed
  • Could overcome social anxiety through practice

Significance to Story​

Comic Relief​

  • Obsessive superfan behavior provides humor
  • Talking to imagined versions of party
  • Elaborate shrine-like display
  • Contrast between competence and social awkwardness

Genuine Competence​

  • Despite comedy, actually good at his job
  • Civilian protection plans are solid
  • Investigation skills legitimate
  • Represents competent "normal" authorities

Symbolic Role​

  • Represents civilians party affects
  • Shows impact of Olivia's legacy
  • Demonstrates good people in broken systems
  • Bridge between party and normal society

Current Activities​

Pre-Great Hall Battle (Session 35)​

  • Finalizing civilian evacuation plans
  • Coordinating with old Tear leaders
  • Preparing speeches for religious authorities
  • Working from police precinct office
  • Unaware of party infiltrating building

Post-Session 36​

  • Status unclear after Great Hall battle
  • Likely implementing civilian protection plans
  • Probably aware of Iron Claws leadership changes
  • May need to work with new governance structure

Future Potential​

Possible Storylines​

  • Could become actual mentee to Olivia
  • May play role in post-Iron Claws governance
  • Could provide valuable civilian protection during ongoing conflicts
  • Might grow into capable detective with experience

Relationships​

  • Olivia might take him seriously as protégé
  • Could develop friendship with party beyond obsession
  • May connect with other young NPCs (balanced development)

"I know I'm not good outside this office, so I'm writing everything down." - Chalk Rock, planning his speech (Session 35)