Captain Walter Robson

Possibly corrupt New York Police captain.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

A tall, solidly built white man with gray hair, heavy jowls, and a nose that appears to have been broken more than once. He wears expensive tailored suits, and usually sports a diamond tie pin. One of his incisors is missing, which is readily apparent whenever he flashes one of his frequent toothy grins.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

• Link: named by Lt. Poole as the potentially corrupt detective who investigated a string of murders similar to that of Jackson Elias (The New York Police, page 125).
• Link: widely named as the man who framed Hilton Adams for the cult murders in Harlem (An Innocent Man, page 145).
• Link: brings the investigators in for a “friendly chat” if their investigations in Harlem begin to create waves (Bully Boys in Blue, page 153).

Robson is not actually a member of the Bloody Tongue and has no idea what goes on in the depths of Ju-Ju House. He believes that M’Dari and his associates are simply smugglers, and is as happy to take their money as that of any of the other criminals with whom he does business.
If faced with concrete proof of the full extent of the cult’s depravity, he may be convinced to turn against them.
Roleplaying hooks: Captain Robson is still being paid by the Bloody Tongue to protect Ju-Ju House. He and his men could interfere with the investigators’ operation, threatening them with arrest on trumped-up charges if they refuse to leave well enough alone. Alternatively, if the investigators force him into an untenable position, he may be convinced to provide information about Ju-Ju House.

Social

Mannerisms

Superficially glib and charming. He has a warm, practiced smile and quick wit, which he uses to defuse awkward situations. When pressed, however, his good cheer quickly disappears and he becomes blunt and threatening.

Current Location

New York City

Age

52

Gender

Man