Detective Meatball

Detective Meatball wasn't always a private investigator—he was once a forensic analyst for the city police department until a clerical error led to the dismissal of a crucial piece of evidence in a high-profile case, causing an innocent person to serve five years before being exonerated. Wracked with guilt and disillusioned by bureaucratic incompetence, he resigned to open his own practice, determined to pursue justice without institutional constraints, armed with nothing but his brilliant mind and an unshakeable moral compass. His peculiar habits—the constant consumption of bananas for sustained energy and black coffee for clarity—became as much a part of his legend as his seemingly scattered demeanor, which masked an almost supernatural ability to connect disparate clues into airtight solutions. Despite his disheveled appearance and tendency to appear lost in thought while wandering crime scenes in his cream-colored raincoat and perpetually askew hat, his case closure rate far exceeded that of his former colleagues on the force. Word spread through the city's criminal underworld and its victims alike that Detective Meatball was the detective you hired when conventional methods failed, when the system had let you down, and when you needed someone who would pursue truth relentlessly. His recent surge in fame has attracted cases from across the country, yet he remains grounded in his unwavering commitment to protecting the innocent and exposing the guilty, never compromising his principles for profit or recognition.

Strength

12, modifier +1

Dexterity

14, modifier +2

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

18, modifier +4

Wisdom

16, modifier +3

Charisma

10, modifier +0

Clever Deduction

Make an Intelligence check (DC 15). On success, reveal a hidden clue or advantage on the next action.

Coffee-Fueled Focus

Gain advantage on the next Intelligence or Wisdom saving throw. Can be used once per short rest.

Banana Peel Slip

As a reaction, cause an enemy to slip on a banana peel, imposing disadvantage on their next attack roll.

Raincoat Shield

Gain +2 AC until the start of your next turn by using your raincoat to deflect an attack.

Keen Insight

Detective Meatball has advantage on Wisdom (Insight) checks.

Banana Boost

Once per day, he can consume a banana to regain 10 hit points.

strength

+1

dexterity

+2

intelligence

+4

wisdom

+3

Poison