Clockwork Bio: Sherlock Holmes

Name: Sherlock Holmes (© Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Age: 30s-40s

Gender: Male

Species: Human

Sexuality: Uncertain, though there have been rumors regarding Watson

Physical Description: Tall and thin, clean-shaven and well-kempt; neat black hair and cool, grey eyes; aquiline nose; graceful, long-fingered hands

Modus Operandi (good/evil/neutral): inherently good, but may waive governmental/systematic punishment of criminals in lieu of his own manner of reconciliation or if he deems the circumstances right

Profession: consulting detective

Location: 221B Baker Street, London

Back-story: Stumbled into the Cities with Watson while examining a large grandfather clock which may or may not have factored in the murder they were investigating (Holmes is quite certain the murder weapon was hidden inside, and is now lost somewhere in the Clockwork Realm). The detective is confident that he and his partner will find a way back to London and finish the case (since Time is meaningless here, Holmes reasons, it is likely they will return at around the same time they disappeared from their world), but until then, Holmes and Watson reside in 221 Baker Street, Clockwork London, and work as consultants for the police force of this realm.

Personal Traits: Extremely knowledgeable in all subjects related to solving mysteries as London's greatest detective. He can be equally both abrasive and polite when the mood or necessity strikes him, and often has little patience for incompetent members of the police force and visitors who do not bring him any sort of challenge. He is highly practical and rational, but a genuine friend to Watson. His lofty speech and attitude can either put people off or cause feelings of admiration. Holmes experiences intense periods of excitement and focus—especially when on an engaging case—as well as periods of lethargy and moodiness—most often when there is no challenging case to be had.

Weaknesses: Doyle, as Watson, once wrote: "1. Knowledge of Literature. -- Nil. 2. "" Philosophy. -- Nil. 3. "" Astronomy. -- Nil. 4. "" Politics. -- Feeble." (A Study in Scarlet) Bad habit of shooting cocaine; Watson often complains about this.

Strengths: "5. "" Botany. -- Variable. Well up in belladonna, opium, and poisons generally. Knows nothing of practical gardening. 6. Knowledge of Geology. -- Practical, but limited. Tells at a glance different soils from each other. After walks has shown me splashes upon his trousers, and told me by their colour and consistence in what part of London he had received them. 7. Knowledge of Chemistry. -- Profound. 8. Anatomy. -- Accurate, but unsystematic 9. Sensational Literature. -- Immense. He appears to know every detail of every horror perpetrated in the century. 10. Plays the violin well. 11. Is an expert singlestick player, boxer, and swordsman. 12. Has a good practical knowledge of British law" (A Study in Scarlet, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) Has memorized every street, by-way, back alley, and building in London. Expert actor and master of disguise. Reads people with ease. Utilizes the "Science of Deduction." Keeps files on foremost criminals and people of note around the world

Fears: no known fears, though one may appear sooner or later…

Quirks: Often plays the violin in a very aimless manner when working on a problem, though he can play a wide array of classical pieces with ease, and does so to appease Watson once he has completed his thoughts. Usually smokes either cigarettes or a clay pipe, but utilizes a long, cherry-wood pipe if he is in an irritated mood.

Extra Details: appearance and are character heavily based on Doyle's books, though some conflagration with other adaptations occurs occasionally where character development is involved