Mardi Gras, Masks, Murder!

There are 25 primary suspects in this game,however only 9 are required to play the game. The host or hostess will play the role of Tony Cour, the Head Caterer. Read the "How To Play" section for more information on how to play an expanded game with more than 25 guests.

* = Optional character

Male Roles

• The Governor - Marshall Inglewood -
  Governor of Louisiana who is hosting a Mardi Gras party. He’s well known in New
  Orleans for his constant fundraising and elegant parties.


• *The Sheriff - Jacques “Jack” Le
  Boeuf - Sheriff Jack is a fixture in New Orleans, as he investigates most
  crimes in the city. He’s known for his down home approach.


• The Deputy - Jeremy “J” Porter
  - Deputy J is a notorious playboy, but is very loyal to the Sheriff’s Office
  and his city.


• *The New Man - Raymond Downings -
  Raymond recently inherited a large estate on the outskirts of the city and just
  moved back to town.


• The Club Owner - Derek Nordhart
  - Derek owns “Fantasy” a very popular club that is known for its exclusive
  parties and open dance floor.


• *The Good Guy - Harvey Daniels -
  Harvey manages the day-to-day affairs for Leon’s construction firm and is known
  for his “good ol’boy” attitude.


• *The Architect - Leon D’Loupe - Mr.
  D’Loupe runs the largest construction firm in town and is largely responsible
  for most of the restoration to the city as it recovered from Hurricane Katrina.


• *The Preacher - Joseph Grant -
  Reverend Joseph is the preacher at the Sacred Heart, a rapidly growing mega
  church.


• *The Bodyguard- “Jack” - Heather’s
  bodyguard, he doesn’t say much.


• The Head Chef - Noel Bellenuit
  - Chef Noelle is a dramatic, flamboyant and difficult man, but his food is so
  good even the most conservative members of high society don’t complain.


• *The Chef - Rene Le Boeuf - Rene
  served in the war and returned home recently where he got a job as a chef.

Female Roles

• The Voodoo Queen - Dominique
  LaBranche - Well known in New Orleans for her many “reading” parlors and
  Hoodoo supply stores. Her readings are said to be very accurate.


• *The Queen Bee - Blanche Le Boeuf -
  The reigning social queen of New Orleans elite society. She is a member of the
  prestigious Le Boeuf family and is well known for her iron fist inside a lacy
  glove.


• *The Lawyer - Gabrielle Le Boeuf -
  Miss Gabrielle is known to be sharp as a tack and a terror in the courtroom. She’s
  utterly ruthless behind her sweet Southern manners.


• The Hippie - Celine “Luna” Schumacher
  – Deputy Porter’s date, Luna is a big believer in “green initiatives,” but
  appears to legitimately like Deputy J.


• The Bouncer - Sarah Corrington
  - Bouncer at “Fantasy,” many underestimate her in her high heels, but she’s
  broken plenty of bones.


• *The Socialite - Eloise Daniels -
  Harvey’s mom is a well known socialite who always has a bit of gossip to share.


• *The New Girl - Heather Le Bois -
  A true practitioner of dark Voodoo, known for her lavish parties and the army of zombi she keeps as servants and bodyguards.
  
• *The Preacher’s Wife -
  Lettie Mae La Terre - Reverend Joseph’s wife, and a member of his
  church.  There are hints of some sort of scandal in her past.


• *The Showgirl - Amelie Belle - Amelie is a rising star on the stages of New Orleans and is famed for her long legs and graceful demeanor.


• *Waitress - Lily Porter - A waitress, she’s sometimes a little vague, but very hard working.


• *Waitress - Jo Ann Duluth - A waitress and member of the Sacred Heart.


• Waitress - Jaquelyn D’Argent - A waitress, she is a new staff member.


• *The Bartender - Crystal La Terre - Crystal’s cocktails are legendary in New Orleans and so is her quick mouth and bad temper.

Male or Female Role

• Host/Head Caterer - Tony Cour - Tony runs one of the most successful restaurant/catering businesses in New Orleans. (Played by the Host/Hostess)

Extra Players

• *Investigator (male or female): Additional players have the option of playing the role of "Investigators". In this role the players are not suspects and do not have character backgrounds but can question the suspects and try to solve the mystery along with the other players.