All the Better to Kill You With

EVELYN HOPKINS - a woman in her forties, she is attractive, but somehow is a cold-seeming person. At heart, she is a well-intentioned friend and has a keen sense of humor with a hard surface covering it.
ERICA TRAVERS - somewhat younger than Evelyn, she has a warmer personality. She is not what would be called a beautiful woman, but her personality and healthy outlook on life make her appear so. An active sportswoman, she has a rangy, tailored quality that giver her a constantly alert appearance.
RUSSELL LIVINGSTON - slightly older than Erica, he is a successful businessman and an active athlete. He has retained a sense of humor towards life and himself and has a distinctly appealing and attractive air about him.
DOUGLAS TRAVERS - a little older than Erica, he is past his prime but is still a vibrant and alertly attractive man. Although usually exceedingly pleasant, he has a temper and his quicksilver moods leave one never sure what he will do next.
PAUL TRAVERS - younger than his brother, he is very good-looking in a weak way which often appeals to women. He has an outward conceit and an inward weakness with a certain distrustful trait that shows through at times. He knows his good points and capitalizes on them.
CHIEF INSPECTOR HENDERSON - a middle-aged man, quiet and competent, he has a wry sense of humor. He is methodical and thorough in everything he does and is constantly mentally alert, although it doesn't always show. His eyes and ears take in everything and nothing will hurry him in the performance of his job.
ROGER PARKINS - a young man in his twenties, he is on his first major case and his excitement is apparent. He has great respect for his superior and is intensely interested in everything that goes on. His overzealous attitude will lead him to go headlong into things without yet having thought them through.
PAUL TRAVERS
CHIEF INSPECTOR HENDERSON
SERGEANT ROGER PARKIN