A list and short description of canon characters:

Legend:
[Closed] - Character spot has been filled
[Pending] - Players are being interviewed
[Open] - Character spot has not been filled


Main Canon Characters:

[Closed] Carmen Sandiego (Prudence)
The canon Carmen in this universe is based primarily on a mixture of the PBS game show phone taps, the hardly visible Carmen in the interactive games, and the DIC animated series.  Her responsibilities will include creating clues and keeping ACME on their toes, all while staying fabulously myterious.

[Closed] Chase Devineaux (CJ)
(Pronounced Dev-in-no) Chase is featured in three games, Math Detective, Word Detective, and the Think Quick Challenge.  A significant amount of canon information on Carmen was revealed throughout the games.  When Carmen left ACME, Chase Devineaux also left, turning to undercover work.  He eventually returns to ACME and is thought to be there now.  He acts as a coordinator for the detectives, and will have high responsibilities in any role playing game.  We need Chase to be working with Chief and to go places that Chief can't.

[Closed] Chief (Tom)
The canon Chief in this universe is the Chief of the ACME detective agency.  He or she is responsible for introducing new agents and assigning cases.  Out of character in role playing games, the Chief will be expected to work closely with Carmen on clues and story.  A sense of humor is highly recommended.

Canon Characters: ACME Detectives

When playing any canon character, it is your job to research and understand the character.  Certain physical traits are given, while some things like birthdays and backgrounds can be up to you.

[Pending] Cole Gannon
Cole comes from the game Carmen Sandiego: Secrets of the Stolen Drums.  He's a staff-wielding computer expert and martial artist.  As a teenage detective, Cole carries a no-fear attitude.

[Closed] Ivy (Played by: Justice)
Ivy is part of a brother-sister team pursuing Carmen in the animated series Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? She is an expert at martial arts and is a trained pilot.  Ivy has a younger brother named Zack.

[Open] Jules (Julia) Argent
Jules was once Carmen's partner, as revealed in Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego: Treasures of Knowledge and Carmen Sandiego: The Secret of the Stolen Drums.  She is also in Mystère au bout du monde.

[Open] Shadow Hawkins (Adam Shadow)
Shadows was featured with Jules in Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego: Treasures of Knowledge and Carmen Sandiego: The Secret of the Stolen Drums. 

"Shadow" became "Adam" in the new Nintendo DS Game, Mais où se cache Carmen Sandiego? Mystère au bout du monde.  It's revealed in the game that he gets 10 phone calls from his mother every day.  The agent playing this role may choose which character to go with.

[Closed] Zack (played by: Xander)
Zack is Ivy's younger brother in the animated series Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego? He is proficient in several languages, is good with technology, and has a can-do attitude.

Canon Characters: V.I.L.E. Antagonists

When playing any canon character, it is your job to research and understand the character.  Certain physical traits are given, while some things like birthdays and backgrounds can be up to you.

[Open] Contessa
From the PBS Game Show, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

[Open] Double Trouble
From the PBS Game Show, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?.

[Closed] Eartha Brute (Played by: Nina West)
From the PBS Game Show, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

[Closed] Patty Larceny (Played by: Gesa)
From the PBS Game Show, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

[Open] RoboCrook
From the PBS Game Show, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

[Closed] Sarah Nade (Played by: Miss Guided)
From the PBS Game Show, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

[Open] Dr. Sara Bellum

From the Animated Series, Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?

[Closed] Top Grunge (See: Philo)
From the PBS Game Show, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

[Closed] Vic the Slick (Played by: Freddy)
From the PBS Game Show, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Canon Characters: Additional Personalities

This list is updated by request. When playing any canon character, it is your job to research and understand the character.  Certain physical traits are given, while some things like birthdays and backgrounds can be up to you.

[Closed] Lee Jordan (Played by: Wesdon)
From the Animated Series, Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?

[Open] Dr. Gunnar Maelstrom
From the Animated Series, Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?

[Closed] Suhara
From the Animated Series, Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?

Getting Started: Frequently Asked Questions

Can I play both a canon and an original character?
You are limited to playing only one canon character, but there is no limit to the amount of original characters you wish to create.  Remember to keep track of them by writing regularly in your characters' journals.

How do I start playing a canon character?
The first thing to do is search through the canon characters list above and select one that is either [Open] or [Pending].  Send a message to Chief with a sample of your writing.  Write as the character you're auditioning to play, not as yourself. 

An [Open] status means you will be the first person to audition for this character, [Pending] means at least 1 person has applied (or the panel has someone locked for this position) and the person is being seriously considered.

Once you have been selected to play a canon character, you will receive the character's username and password via email.

How do I stop playing a canon?
Let us know if you don't have the time to continue your position as a canon character.  We will move the character's status to [Open], and a new player may take your place.

What responsibilities does a canon have?
Plenty!  You will be expected to know your character, understand other canons, and be able to guide and help other players into the story.  Since you will be prime ambassadors of the Carmen Sandiego universe, you will be adhering to the basic PG-rating rules while making sure others do the same.

What responsibilities does an original character have?
You would need to read the story and follow the canon.  Your writing will be read by many people, and you are responsible for your own words.  The rest, is up to your imagination.