Maple Glen

Maple Glen is defined by its residents—a diverse, industrious population that spans every species and social strata. From the high-flying avian elite nesting in the Spires to the sure-footed laborers of the Ironwood Docks, the people of Maple Glen are as textured as the cobblestones they walk upon. They are a society of specialized roles: sharp-witted owls in the archives, stoic bison in the civic offices, and nimble squirrels weaving through the rafters. Whether dressed in tailored Victorian waistcoats or rugged industrial aprons, every resident carries a sense of purpose and a watchful eye. In this city, "variety" is the law of the land, creating a bustling, multi-layered community where a friendly neighbor might just be the key witness to the mystery of the century.

The People of Maple Glen

Alder Frost

Police Inspector

Finn Dashwood

Trail Guide of Maple Glen

Miss Elowen Maple

Librarian & Keeper of Records

Denise MacTavish

Owner Highland Bakery

Benny Birch

Engineer & Structural Specialist

Edger Burrow

Leader of the Rootline Network
Addy

Addy

Addy – The Curious Apprentice
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Polar Bear – Lead Officer of Maple Glen

Inspector Alder Frost oversees the safety of Maple Glen with steady judgment and quiet authority. Thoughtful rather than forceful, he values patience, evidence, and careful reasoning. Though he approaches matters through proper channels, he has come to recognize that the small green detective often sees what others miss.

He does not rush to conclusions.
He prefers clarity over chaos.
And he believes that truth, once uncovered, should be handled with fairness.
Measured. Calm. Respectful.
Often says:
“Truth doesn’t hide… it cracks.”
“Let’s proceed carefully.”
“We’ll sort this properly.”

He trusts Sherlock— cautiously at first, confidently over time.

Highland Cow - Baker

Denise is Maple Glen’s beloved baker, known for her warm kitchen, steady presence, and the comforting smell of fresh bread drifting down 221B Bakery Street.

She lives by simple things—good ingredients, a warm fire, and a proper cup of tea—and somehow always knows exactly when someone needs all three.

Denise also happens to be Sherlock’s landlord. His flat sits just above the bakery, where the quiet hum of her ovens and the rhythm of her day provide the perfect backdrop for thinking, observing… and the occasional late-night case.

Calm, grounded, and endlessly kind, Denise is the kind of friend who keeps Maple Glen steady—even when mysteries start to stir.

Australian Shepard - Trail Guid


Finn is Maple Glen’s go-to trail guide—but that’s only part of the story.

With a worn satchel, a well-marked map, and a knack for finding paths others miss, Finn spends as much time beyond the edges of town as he does within it. From forest trails to distant ridgelines, he’s always chasing the next route, the next discovery… or the next story worth telling.

He’s calm under pressure, quick on his feet, and just curious enough to get himself into interesting situations.

Around Maple Glen, Finn helps friends navigate the woods and uncover hidden paths. But every now and then, he returns with something more—a clue, a relic, or a story that doesn’t quite fit… yet.

Because while Sherlock solves the mysteries in town…

Finn has a way of finding the ones waiting just beyond it.

Owl– Librarian & Keeper of Records

Miss Elowen Maple tends the shelves of Maple Glen’s library, where town records, maps, journals, and ancient texts are carefully preserved. She knows the history of every street and remembers when certain “legends” first appeared. Calm and perceptive, she reminds others that truth often hides in plain ink.


Gentle. Articulate. Insightful.
Often says: “Let’s check the original record.”
Never rushed. Always composed.

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Beaver – Engineer & Structural Specialist

If something is broken, jammed, misaligned, or oddly repaired — Benny Birch will find it. A builder by trade and a problem-solver by nature, Benny understands hinges, wood grain, gears, and timing mechanisms better than most understand conversation. He helps reconstruct what others overlook.


Practical. Warm. Curious.
Often says: “That wasn’t built that way.”
Likes solving mechanical puzzles.

Mole – Leader of the Rootline Network

Beneath Maple Glen runs a network of tunnels known as the Rootline. At its center is Edger Burrow — observant, precise, and rarely surprised. The moles do not gossip. They report patterns. Vibrations in the cobblestones. Disturbed roots. Unusual movement after dusk. When something shifts beneath the town, Edger knows.


Soft. Minimal. Factual.
Speaks in short, precise statements.
Never dramatic. Never speculative.

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 Cat– The Curious Apprentice

Addy is one of Maple Glen’s brightest young minds—quick to notice, quicker to question, and always ready to investigate.

She doesn’t wait to grow up to become a detective.In her world, she already is one.

Full of energy, curiosity, and just a hint of mischief, Addy sees clues where others see ordinary moments. She has a habit of answering questions with more questions, turning everyday situations into mysteries waiting to be solved. Whether she’s exploring with her friends at the Maple Glen Learning Lodge or teaming up with Dr. Waterson for high-energy adventures, Addy brings a spark that’s impossible to ignore.

Sherlock Cromes sees something special in her—not just curiosity, but potential. The kind that, with time and guidance, could grow into something remarkable.

Addy represents the next generation of Maple Glen:

a thinker, a question-asker, and a future detective in the making.

Because sometimes the smallest investigator…

asks the biggest questions.

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