Character choice is the single biggest decision of the run. Stats determine your baseline at every game, your read on other players, and how the room treats you. Strengths and flaws are passive traits that stay with you for the whole night. Pick a gambler whose flaw you can plan around.
Myron Lee
Retired Detective
Strength: Spots lies and inconsistencies
Flaw: Criminals avoid him because of his police history
Chuck McFly
Casino Lounge Singer
Strength: Knows casino staff and performers
Flaw: Attracts attention everywhere
Eddie "Stacks" Malone
Professional Gambler
Strength: Casino strategy and card sense
Flaw: Owes money to dangerous people
Vera Cross
True Crime Podcaster
Strength: Interviews, recordings, clue tracking
Flaw: Gets too close to danger
J. Petey Acoustic
Former Pro Wrestler
Strength: Intimidates and protects
Flaw: Temper draws attention
Jade Knox
Ex-Con Security Consultant
Strength: Reads criminals and escape routes
Flaw: Cops and security distrust her
Miles Sterling
Wealthy Socialite
Strength: VIP and high-limit access
Flaw: Reckless with money
Nina Fox
Former Magician
Strength: Spots tricks and misdirection
Flaw: Hard to read
Theo Banks
Small-Town Journalist
Strength: Research and archives
Flaw: Too trusting
Sasha Voss
Former Casino Dealer
Strength: Knows casino systems inside-out
Flaw: Management hates her
Which character should I pick?
For a first run, pick a character whose strength maps to a game you already like. If you know blackjack basic strategy, take a high-Logic character. If you're more comfortable bluffing, take a high-Charm character and camp the poker room. Nerve matters most for back-room games. Luck matters most for slots and roulette.
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