Now that we're in the homestretch for the interactive spy novel There's Always a Madman: Do Your Worst (Steam page here) releasing November 8, 2024, here is a character profile for a key character in the game, the henchman Sterling.

Name: Sterling

Summary: Sterling isn't exactly the brightest bulb, but his brute strength makes him a dangerous man to oppose.  He takes his orders from The Silver Fox, who is as intelligent as they come, so there's not much need for Sterling to think for himself.  When Sterling is told to take matters into his own hands, that means to use his fists and nothing else.

Expertise: This musclebound meathead excels at physical confrontations. He can pound anybody into submission, so it's best to avoid duking it out with this guy.  Surprisingly, he also serves as The Silver Fox's sommelier, so he must have a decent enough palette.  But his real talent lies in making knuckle sandwiches.

Shortcomings: Although he is a formidable fighter, Sterling is not exactly booksmart.  This is one adversary you should easily be able to outwit, so use your brains rather than your combat skills if you must take on this man.

Final verdict: Sterling serves his purpose well as the muscle for The Silver Fox.  If he's able to play to his strengths and get his hands on you, then things are over.   But he has a major Achilles heel in that he relies solely on brawns over brain.  Play things right, and he will be a simple bump in the road; play things wrong, and he will be an impenetrable roadblock.

Other Dossiers

• Secret agent Franklin Benjamin
• Secret agent Virginia West
• Gadgeteer Becca Hatcher
• Spymaster Mr. Samuel
• The Threat Prevention Unit spy agency
• Madman The Silver Fox
• Henchwoman Agatha

You can wishlist and play the free demo for There's Always a Madman: Do Your Worst right now right here: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2960890/Theres_Always_a_Madman_Do_Your_Worst

There's Always a Madman: Do Your Worst releases on Steam November 8, 2024!