The House of Fear

Holmes is the brilliant, calculating detective who pieces together the killer's plot. He sees through deception, deduces motives, and orchestrates a confrontation to reveal the truth. His analytical mind and composed demeanor guide the investigation.

Watson is Holmes's loyal companion and chronicler of the case. He assists in the investigation and provides a human counterpoint to Holmes's cool logic. His involvement deepens the audience's immersion in the detective process.

Angus is one of the seven Good Comrades, a member of the close-knit group at the Drearcliffe castle. His presence highlights how a trusted circle can conceal danger and complicate motives.

Bruce Alastair is the last surviving Comrade and the initial suspect in Lestrade's eyes. He is later revealed to be framed by the others in a bid to claim the insurance money.

Alex MacGregor, the tobacconist, writes a message to Lestrade and becomes a casualty early in the investigation, hinting at the broader web of deceit surrounding the murders.

Simon Merrivale is a member of the Good Comrades, contributing to the layer of suspicion and the intricate group dynamics that drive the plot.

Ralph King is another member of the Good Comrades whose presence amplifies the complexity of the conspiracy and the potential motives behind the murders.

Stanley Raeburn is part of the Drearcliffe circle, contributing to the tension and uncertainty surrounding the murders.

John Simpson is another Good Comrade whose actions help shape the timeline of events and the mystery.

Alan Cosgrave is part of the Drearcliffe circle, embodying the danger of under-the-surface deception within a trusted group.

Mr. Chalmers is the insurance agent who triggers the case by presenting the life policies tied to the seven men.

Lestrade drives the investigative effort alongside Holmes, representing official police procedure and adding urgency to the discoveries.

Alex MacGregor, the tobacconist, appears early in the clues and becomes a casualty, underscoring the danger of the conspirators' web.

Mrs. Monteith adds to the atmosphere of the Drearcliffe manor, representing the human side of the castle's secrets and the community under strain.

Alison MacGregor is one of the MacGregor siblings in the castle, whose involvement heightens the tension and the sense of hidden motives among the group.