((Gumshoe 3.0 Profile))
ABOUT YOUR CHARACTER
GENERAL
[Name:] Richard “Dick” Gumshoe
[Age:] 32 (Born October 16, 1986)
[Gender:] Very male.
[Marital Status:] Still single.
[Sexuality:] Straight, despite his lingering mancrush on Edgeworth.
[Occupation:] Detective for life! …Although, he has found himself on the verge of unemployment on numerous occasions.
[Ladder Preference]: It’s a ladder just like Mr. Edgeworth says it is, pal.
CONNECTIONS
[Family:] Mama Gumshoe: Picture Gumshoe in a purple muumuu, with a curly white wig…and there you have Mama Gumshoe! She is a very strong woman (both physically and in the mind), who raised Gumshoe single-handedly after her husband, also a cop, was killed in the line of duty. Gumshoe is a very good son for the most part, but he is more and more bothered by her constant pestering to hurry up and settle down with a nice girl so he can give her grandchildren already.
[Pals:]
Miles Edgeworth: Gumshoe’s respect and loyalty towards Edgeworth has never wavered, even though the feeling may not be entirely mutual. They are practically opposites when it comes to appearance and personality, but Gumshoe likes to think they make a “legendary duo” of their own in the years they have worked together as a team. He would take a bullet for Edgeworth, but fortunately for him (but not the prosecutor), Gumshoe has never been at the right place at the right time to ever prove this.
When Gumshoe first met Edgeworth seven years ago, his initial impression of the prosecutor was that he was a pushy kid that sure bossed him around a lot. But in the end, he had Edgeworth to thank for getting him off the hook after being suspected of murder. His faithfulness has stayed true ever since.
Gumshoe does not mind the menial tasks he is often assigned to. Fetch some tea? No problem. Water the plants? You got it. Climb through that secret door in the ash-covered chimney? I’m on it! He does not question whatever is asked of him, because he knows there must be an important reason behind it, even if he doesn’t have the slightest idea what it is at the time.
Franziska von Karma: Gumshoe has had his fair share of whip lashes to know she is not one to be messed with. He’s not entirely sure if she even considers him a friend, but he’s seen how hard she pushes herself when it comes to her job, and he respects her for what she does. He feels she can be a bit mean at times but it’s surprising what one becomes accustomed to over the years.
Missile: He’s the primary care-giver of the police department’s prized canine-officer-extraordinaire. Gumshoe will happily sacrifice buying the cheapest brand of instant noodles over the more gourmet one, if it means bringing a Samurai Dog to Missile as a snack. He’s been trying to teach the dog new tricks on his lunch breaks, but they both have a long ways to go in terms of progress.
Phoenix Wright: Gumshoe used to feel a rivalry towards Wright, but only because the defense attorney somehow always managed to pick out his blunders during his testimonies in court. In the past, this has made him, and by association the rest of the L.A.P.D, look like incompetent idiots--which usually led to another dreaded pay cut.
After Wright “retires,” this sentiment will no longer remain. Gumshoe considers HoboWright a good pal who sports endearingly similar, scruffy facial hair. He is disappointed that Phoenix no longer practices law, and hopes to be cross-examined by him sometime again in the future. Unfortunately, he seems to forget how that always ended badly for him in the past.
Maya and Pearl Fey: Although he hardly sees them because they are off living in their remote village, Gumshoe enjoys their rambunctious company whenever they’re in town and stop by to visit him. He’s marveled at how they’ve grown over the last couple of years.
Maggey Byrde: Gumshoe will always have a soft spot for Maggey. He’s had a big crush on her ever since she joined the police force. He has been secretly stashing away ten cents a day in an empty paint can under his desk, to get her something nice or take her out to dinner someday. He has accumulated about $20 in coins, minus the $4.25 he had to take out to help pay his electricity bill last month. He hopes to be the man to turn Maggey’s bad luck around someday, but has yet to clue her in on this little detail just yet.
Kay Faraday: If he had a little sister, he suspects their relationship would be much like the one he has with Kay. They bonded over an overpriced swiss roll seven years ago, and their friendship has recently been renewed and as strong as ever. Gumshoe nearly lost his job in order to protect her, but he would totally do it all over again if he had to. At times, Kay is like his partner in crime, and he has fun getting in trouble with her, but has to admit he is a bit jealous when she tries to take over his role as Edgeworth’s sidekick.
Detective Badd: His mentor. Gumshoe’s respect for the older detective has not wavered, even to this day. Gumshoe continues to wear a pencil behind his ear because when he first made detective, Badd told him to write his name on everything he owned He endearingly calls him “pops,” and sometimes misses working under him. Gumshoe has vowed not to disappoint Badd, and tries to remember not to forget his “detective spirit,” just as he promised.
[Not pals:] Besides pay cuts? Gumshoe has a strong notion for what’s right and wrong and does not have respect for anyone who dares to do wrong. He also feels strongly against double-crossers, but is generally too carefree to hold any grudges against people. If anything, lingering ill-feelings are gone by the time he wakes up the next morning, except perhaps for a couple exceptions:
Jacques Portsman: Not really an enemy, but it’s hard to forgive him for what he did to Maggey. He’s also the arrogant jerk who broke into Edgeworth’s office and left it a mess while Gumshoe religiously kept it nice and tidy, awaiting the prosecutor’s return.
Calisto Yew: Also, not really an enemy, but she’s done a lot of bad things that hurt a lot of nice folks, so she deserves to be where she is now. Also, her laugh creeps him out.
[Other:]
Harry Butz: For someone not involved in the law-enforcement field, he sure bumps into him a lot.
Damon Gant: Gumshoe’s former boss still has a lingering effect on him. He’s happy to abide by the mentality “out of sight, out of mind,” when it comes to this scary man.
Ema Skye: Gumshoe remembers Ema from the old case involving her sister. She’s grown a bit since then, but still rambles on about science which he doesn’t understand. He does think her sciency gadgets are pretty darn cool, though.
Lana Skye: He remembers working with Lana during her years as both a detective and Chief Prosecutor. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t intimidated by her then, but he has a feeling that she’s a good person. It also helps that he doesn’t have to worry about being reprimanded by her anymore, now that she’s no longer his superior.
Klavier Gavin: (Post Hobo) He thinks the young prosecutor is a bit cocky. It also doesn’t help that Klavier has failed to remember his name properly on more than one occasion. Gumshoe assumes that Klavier is good at his job, so he can’t really complain--but if you ask him, he’s no Miles Edgeworth.
Kristoph Gavin: The only thing he really knows about Kristoph is that he’s that young prosecutor’s brother…but if Kristoph is anything like the only other defense attorney Gumshoe knows knew personally, he can’t be all that bad of a guy, right?
Wendy Oldbag: She’s the crazy old lady who stalks Mr. Edgeworth. She sends flowers to Edgeworth’s office on a regular basis and it is usually Gumshoe’s duty to keep them watered whenever Edgeworth is out of town on a business trip. She seems pretty harmless except for that darn radar gun she carries around that never fails to catch him by surprise.
Shi-Long Lang: Lang and his herd of 100 men are for a lack of better word, intimidating. However, “the wolf guy” as Gumshoe calls him, has gained his respect following the events of Turnabout Ablaze. He is often confused by the old proverbs Lang continuously spews, so he just laughs it off, pretending to understand their deep meanings.
Colias Palaeno: This man seems to leave a trail of coupons wherever he goes, so Gumshoe is always happy to see him. Plus, he seems like a nice enough guy.
CHARACTER
[General personality:]
Gumshoe makes up with loyalty and compassion, what he lacks in common sense and brilliance. He has a very optimistic view on life, and although he can be sensitive at times with a tendency to get his feelings hurt, he has a fast rebound rate to balance it out.
The detective lives for his job. He prides himself on being rather persuasive, something that greatly helps him assigned to major cases. In the past, he’s had to choose between loyalty to his friends and his position as detective, but he has no problem putting his job at stake if it means helping them out or clearing the names of those who are innocent.
He believes he has good detective intuition, but in reality, his gut instincts are rarely correct, if ever. He has a habit of making rash decisions, leading to irrational conclusions that often result in him going after the wrong suspect. This is a technicality that prevents him from ever getting a promotion in a field that usually allows room for growth.
He is generally well-liked amongst colleagues, and can be easily persuaded into doing things with the simple promise of a steak lunch, or otherwise simply asking him to do it.
Gumshoe is surprisingly good with his hands. When he’s not busy attending to his detective duties, he can often be found doing odds and ends maintenance work around the precinct.
As a child, he wanted to be a wizard. The only person he has ever entrusted this top-secret information with is Miles Edgeworth.
[Appearance:]
Gumshoe is just as scruffy as ever and appears the same as he does in all of the games. True to his word, Gumshoe still wears the new coat Maggey gave him, although it has become just as dirty and green as its predecessor. He spots a bandage on his left cheek where he manages to nick with razor, every time he shaves.
[Background:]
Gumshoe is an only child and was raised primarily by his mother. His fate as a detective was seemingly sealed at birth when his parents decided to name him “Dick Gumshoe.” His ultimate dream came true when he made detective a the age of 24. Most of his former subordinates now either outrank him, or have moved on to different job opportunities, but Gumshoe’s never been the type to be in a rush to get anywhere fast. He is satisfied at his current position and has no complaints as long as he has enough money to keep food in his belly (mostly of the instant variety) and a roof over his head (even if it is a leaky one).
Recently, there has been a running joke at the precinct that the higher-ups keep him on the payroll strictly as a babysitter for the younger detectives, but, the truth is, though he may not be a natural at his job, he isn’t entirely disposable, either. Detective Gumshoe may never gets a promotion, but because the force cannot afford to fire him, he stays in the same place while others around him move up and down the ladder of office politics.
Gumshoe choreographed the now famous Blue Badger Dance and his name is listed in the Gatewater Land Pamphlet under the “special thanks” section. He is very proud of this.
On his days off, he likes to busy himself with minor carpentry and other hobbies dealing with crafts. Someone has yet to clue him in that he could probably make a better living off building and selling furniture, instead of plugging away as a lowly detective. After all, his motto in life is, “If you can’t afford it, make it,” but seriously, who in their right mind would cough up hard-earned cash for a handcrafted table with natural oil and wax finish, when they could simply buy a mass-produced one from iKea?
GENERAL
[Name:] Richard “Dick” Gumshoe
[Age:] 32 (Born October 16, 1986)
[Gender:] Very male.
[Marital Status:] Still single.
[Sexuality:] Straight, despite his lingering mancrush on Edgeworth.
[Occupation:] Detective for life! …Although, he has found himself on the verge of unemployment on numerous occasions.
[Ladder Preference]: It’s a ladder just like Mr. Edgeworth says it is, pal.
CONNECTIONS
[Family:] Mama Gumshoe: Picture Gumshoe in a purple muumuu, with a curly white wig…and there you have Mama Gumshoe! She is a very strong woman (both physically and in the mind), who raised Gumshoe single-handedly after her husband, also a cop, was killed in the line of duty. Gumshoe is a very good son for the most part, but he is more and more bothered by her constant pestering to hurry up and settle down with a nice girl so he can give her grandchildren already.
[Pals:]
Miles Edgeworth: Gumshoe’s respect and loyalty towards Edgeworth has never wavered, even though the feeling may not be entirely mutual. They are practically opposites when it comes to appearance and personality, but Gumshoe likes to think they make a “legendary duo” of their own in the years they have worked together as a team. He would take a bullet for Edgeworth, but fortunately for him (but not the prosecutor), Gumshoe has never been at the right place at the right time to ever prove this.
When Gumshoe first met Edgeworth seven years ago, his initial impression of the prosecutor was that he was a pushy kid that sure bossed him around a lot. But in the end, he had Edgeworth to thank for getting him off the hook after being suspected of murder. His faithfulness has stayed true ever since.
Gumshoe does not mind the menial tasks he is often assigned to. Fetch some tea? No problem. Water the plants? You got it. Climb through that secret door in the ash-covered chimney? I’m on it! He does not question whatever is asked of him, because he knows there must be an important reason behind it, even if he doesn’t have the slightest idea what it is at the time.
Franziska von Karma: Gumshoe has had his fair share of whip lashes to know she is not one to be messed with. He’s not entirely sure if she even considers him a friend, but he’s seen how hard she pushes herself when it comes to her job, and he respects her for what she does. He feels she can be a bit mean at times but it’s surprising what one becomes accustomed to over the years.
Missile: He’s the primary care-giver of the police department’s prized canine-officer-extraordinaire. Gumshoe will happily sacrifice buying the cheapest brand of instant noodles over the more gourmet one, if it means bringing a Samurai Dog to Missile as a snack. He’s been trying to teach the dog new tricks on his lunch breaks, but they both have a long ways to go in terms of progress.
Phoenix Wright: Gumshoe used to feel a rivalry towards Wright, but only because the defense attorney somehow always managed to pick out his blunders during his testimonies in court. In the past, this has made him, and by association the rest of the L.A.P.D, look like incompetent idiots--which usually led to another dreaded pay cut.
After Wright “retires,” this sentiment will no longer remain. Gumshoe considers HoboWright a good pal who sports endearingly similar, scruffy facial hair. He is disappointed that Phoenix no longer practices law, and hopes to be cross-examined by him sometime again in the future. Unfortunately, he seems to forget how that always ended badly for him in the past.
Maya and Pearl Fey: Although he hardly sees them because they are off living in their remote village, Gumshoe enjoys their rambunctious company whenever they’re in town and stop by to visit him. He’s marveled at how they’ve grown over the last couple of years.
Maggey Byrde: Gumshoe will always have a soft spot for Maggey. He’s had a big crush on her ever since she joined the police force. He has been secretly stashing away ten cents a day in an empty paint can under his desk, to get her something nice or take her out to dinner someday. He has accumulated about $20 in coins, minus the $4.25 he had to take out to help pay his electricity bill last month. He hopes to be the man to turn Maggey’s bad luck around someday, but has yet to clue her in on this little detail just yet.
Kay Faraday: If he had a little sister, he suspects their relationship would be much like the one he has with Kay. They bonded over an overpriced swiss roll seven years ago, and their friendship has recently been renewed and as strong as ever. Gumshoe nearly lost his job in order to protect her, but he would totally do it all over again if he had to. At times, Kay is like his partner in crime, and he has fun getting in trouble with her, but has to admit he is a bit jealous when she tries to take over his role as Edgeworth’s sidekick.
Detective Badd: His mentor. Gumshoe’s respect for the older detective has not wavered, even to this day. Gumshoe continues to wear a pencil behind his ear because when he first made detective, Badd told him to write his name on everything he owned He endearingly calls him “pops,” and sometimes misses working under him. Gumshoe has vowed not to disappoint Badd, and tries to remember not to forget his “detective spirit,” just as he promised.
[Not pals:] Besides pay cuts? Gumshoe has a strong notion for what’s right and wrong and does not have respect for anyone who dares to do wrong. He also feels strongly against double-crossers, but is generally too carefree to hold any grudges against people. If anything, lingering ill-feelings are gone by the time he wakes up the next morning, except perhaps for a couple exceptions:
Jacques Portsman: Not really an enemy, but it’s hard to forgive him for what he did to Maggey. He’s also the arrogant jerk who broke into Edgeworth’s office and left it a mess while Gumshoe religiously kept it nice and tidy, awaiting the prosecutor’s return.
Calisto Yew: Also, not really an enemy, but she’s done a lot of bad things that hurt a lot of nice folks, so she deserves to be where she is now. Also, her laugh creeps him out.
[Other:]
Harry Butz: For someone not involved in the law-enforcement field, he sure bumps into him a lot.
Damon Gant: Gumshoe’s former boss still has a lingering effect on him. He’s happy to abide by the mentality “out of sight, out of mind,” when it comes to this scary man.
Ema Skye: Gumshoe remembers Ema from the old case involving her sister. She’s grown a bit since then, but still rambles on about science which he doesn’t understand. He does think her sciency gadgets are pretty darn cool, though.
Lana Skye: He remembers working with Lana during her years as both a detective and Chief Prosecutor. It would be a lie to say he wasn’t intimidated by her then, but he has a feeling that she’s a good person. It also helps that he doesn’t have to worry about being reprimanded by her anymore, now that she’s no longer his superior.
Klavier Gavin: (Post Hobo) He thinks the young prosecutor is a bit cocky. It also doesn’t help that Klavier has failed to remember his name properly on more than one occasion. Gumshoe assumes that Klavier is good at his job, so he can’t really complain--but if you ask him, he’s no Miles Edgeworth.
Kristoph Gavin: The only thing he really knows about Kristoph is that he’s that young prosecutor’s brother…but if Kristoph is anything like the only other defense attorney Gumshoe knows knew personally, he can’t be all that bad of a guy, right?
Wendy Oldbag: She’s the crazy old lady who stalks Mr. Edgeworth. She sends flowers to Edgeworth’s office on a regular basis and it is usually Gumshoe’s duty to keep them watered whenever Edgeworth is out of town on a business trip. She seems pretty harmless except for that darn radar gun she carries around that never fails to catch him by surprise.
Shi-Long Lang: Lang and his herd of 100 men are for a lack of better word, intimidating. However, “the wolf guy” as Gumshoe calls him, has gained his respect following the events of Turnabout Ablaze. He is often confused by the old proverbs Lang continuously spews, so he just laughs it off, pretending to understand their deep meanings.
Colias Palaeno: This man seems to leave a trail of coupons wherever he goes, so Gumshoe is always happy to see him. Plus, he seems like a nice enough guy.
CHARACTER
[General personality:]
Gumshoe makes up with loyalty and compassion, what he lacks in common sense and brilliance. He has a very optimistic view on life, and although he can be sensitive at times with a tendency to get his feelings hurt, he has a fast rebound rate to balance it out.
The detective lives for his job. He prides himself on being rather persuasive, something that greatly helps him assigned to major cases. In the past, he’s had to choose between loyalty to his friends and his position as detective, but he has no problem putting his job at stake if it means helping them out or clearing the names of those who are innocent.
He believes he has good detective intuition, but in reality, his gut instincts are rarely correct, if ever. He has a habit of making rash decisions, leading to irrational conclusions that often result in him going after the wrong suspect. This is a technicality that prevents him from ever getting a promotion in a field that usually allows room for growth.
He is generally well-liked amongst colleagues, and can be easily persuaded into doing things with the simple promise of a steak lunch, or otherwise simply asking him to do it.
Gumshoe is surprisingly good with his hands. When he’s not busy attending to his detective duties, he can often be found doing odds and ends maintenance work around the precinct.
As a child, he wanted to be a wizard. The only person he has ever entrusted this top-secret information with is Miles Edgeworth.
[Appearance:]
Gumshoe is just as scruffy as ever and appears the same as he does in all of the games. True to his word, Gumshoe still wears the new coat Maggey gave him, although it has become just as dirty and green as its predecessor. He spots a bandage on his left cheek where he manages to nick with razor, every time he shaves.
[Background:]
Gumshoe is an only child and was raised primarily by his mother. His fate as a detective was seemingly sealed at birth when his parents decided to name him “Dick Gumshoe.” His ultimate dream came true when he made detective a the age of 24. Most of his former subordinates now either outrank him, or have moved on to different job opportunities, but Gumshoe’s never been the type to be in a rush to get anywhere fast. He is satisfied at his current position and has no complaints as long as he has enough money to keep food in his belly (mostly of the instant variety) and a roof over his head (even if it is a leaky one).
Recently, there has been a running joke at the precinct that the higher-ups keep him on the payroll strictly as a babysitter for the younger detectives, but, the truth is, though he may not be a natural at his job, he isn’t entirely disposable, either. Detective Gumshoe may never gets a promotion, but because the force cannot afford to fire him, he stays in the same place while others around him move up and down the ladder of office politics.
Gumshoe choreographed the now famous Blue Badger Dance and his name is listed in the Gatewater Land Pamphlet under the “special thanks” section. He is very proud of this.
On his days off, he likes to busy himself with minor carpentry and other hobbies dealing with crafts. Someone has yet to clue him in that he could probably make a better living off building and selling furniture, instead of plugging away as a lowly detective. After all, his motto in life is, “If you can’t afford it, make it,” but seriously, who in their right mind would cough up hard-earned cash for a handcrafted table with natural oil and wax finish, when they could simply buy a mass-produced one from iKea?