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PROFILE: ARSÈNE LUPIN

Name: Arsène Lupin

Aliases: Paul Sernine, Jim Barnett, Don Luis Perenna, Raffles, Bernard d’Andrésy, Countess Cagliostro (and countless others)

Nationality: French

Occupation: Gentleman Thief, Master of Disguise, Amateur Detective

Known For: Impossible heists, impeccable manners, and leaving the scene without a trace.

Criminal Mastery

  • Disguise & Infiltration – Flawlessly impersonates nobility, servants, law enforcement, and even his own pursuers.
  • Heist Planning – Executes operations with precision timing and theatrical flair.
  • Escape Artistry – Has escaped vaults, castles, and prisons with style.
  • Misdirection – Leaves tokens or cryptic notes to taunt pursuers.

Notable Cases “Solved” (or Created)

  • The Blonde Lady Mystery – Outwitted rival detectives while uncovering a conspiracy.
  • The Hollow Needle Affair – Tracked down the hidden treasure of France’s kings.
  • The Queen’s Necklace – Staged and resolved the theft of a priceless royal heirloom.
  • The Crystal Stopper Case – Saved a man from execution while securing a priceless artifact.

Personality File

Charming, articulate, and dangerously intelligent. Treats theft as an art form and adversaries as partners in a grand performance. Despite his criminal record, often acts with an unusual moral code — stealing from the corrupt, aiding the innocent, and occasionally solving crimes to amuse himself.

Current Status: Location unknown. Believed to be planning his next operation.