John Whisenhunt

John Whisenhunt is a main character in Locals Only!.

## Personality

John is a local police officer, and one of the newer members of the PepperUpper Club, and is a determined and passionate individual, driven by a strong desire to bring justice and make a difference in his community. He still lives with his parents, and like Avery, is very paranoid. That’s where their similarities end however, as the two don’t quite get along. While both are concerned about the town's crime problem, John's approach is rooted in pragmatism and a focus on real-world experience. His skepticism toward Avery's theories and crackpot fabrications is indicative of his reliance on facts and evidence rather than speculation. In John’s eyes, the problem they face is very clear, cut, and dry: the town is under the boot of the mob. According to John, he’s done more research, and had more ‘real world experience’ than Avery. It is at his job where is bad temper is at full display, as he gets along poorly with most of his coworkers, especially the town’s actual detective, Fred Matthews, whom John sees as a complete hack. His interactions with his coworkers and colleagues reveal a challenging dynamic due to his perceived superiority and impulsive nature. His rivalry with Fred Matthews, the town's detective, further highlights his determination to prove himself against someone he perceives as being unfit for the job. John is twitchy, and quick to accuse others of things with little physical evidence, citing his own master detective skills and ability to “read people”. One day he’ll prove everyone wrong, and his parents finally won’t be embarrassed to admit he’s they’re son.

## Biography

Born in 1934, John has been enamored with crime-solving and police work since he was young. He would spend all his allowance as a kid on Dick Tracy comics, and hog the radio, eager to find the latest crime-drama. Given this inclination, it was only natural that he would go on to join the police force at the age of twenty-two. Imagine his surprise (and disappointment) when he discovered he wouldn’t be busting gangsters every other day, instead, organizing files in the archives.

## Appearance

John is 6’1” and thin. His messy hair is dark brown, and his fur is gray-brown. He has an unkempt appearance, including an improperly knotted tie that is perpetually loose, a coffee-stained white button-up shirt with the sleeves rolled up, and poorly ironed blue slacks.

## Friends

* Avery Gilhooly
* Jesse Sanders
* Barnes Howe
* Vogt Kirby
* Ken Yates

## Enemies

* Fred Matthews
* Harold Walton
* Nancy Peligni
* Ronnie Dulaney
* Roger Lewis
* Chris Kranz
* Eloise Dulaney
* Fanny Killen
* Richard Dunhurst
* Charlie Offutt
* Mac Trevarthan
* Spencer McDovall
* Yusuf Berezovsky

## Skills and Abilities

John is an excellent investigator, able to draw conclusions naturally, and is willing to think outside the box. Despite this, he is down to earth, and questions theories that seem too outside the realm of plausibility. He also has an incredible drive, willing to push himself further and further if it means achieving his goal. He questions authority, but also has respect for it.

## Weaknesses

John is very quick to anger, and lets the smallest things get to him. He focuses on tiny inconveniences, which can easily cloud his judgement. He is also too idealistic at times, and has unrealistic goals. His stubbornness also prevents him from working well with others that he previously has had disagreements with.

## Jobs

John has been a police officer since 1954, and worked on his parent’s farm during his youth.