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“Think Tank” Scientists (Can be played by a Male or Female)
brainstorming new sources of energy
This group of scientists started a company called “Think Tank: Fill ‘Er Up With New Ideas.” They’re head-in-the-cloud dreamers, but usually fuzzy on the down-to-earth applications of their ideas. Most recently, they have been brainstorming ideas for new sources of energy.
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“Making Scents” Aromatherapy Store Owners (Can be played by a Male or Female)
aromatherapists
These people have always wanted to own a store, but it’s a lot harder than they thought. It looks like they’ll have to really work to build up a clientele. On the night that the menorah was stolen, they were in the neighborhood passing out flyers to their store.
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Brotherhood (and Sisterhood!) of the Eternal Flame (Can be played by a Male or Female)
protect menorah from discovery
Ages ago, a band of friends swore together to protect the secret of the temple menorah. Unfortunately, they lost it. But, they reasonably assumed that at least the menorah was safe. “No news is good news.” Now, they have heard that Great Uncle Schlomo claims to know where it is. If the menorah turns up in this day and age, they are prepared to protect it again!
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Curators for Shlepley’s I Can't Believe It! Museum (Can be played by a Male or Female)
maintain and update exhibits
These guys are kind of creepy, but that’s why they love their job. They are responsible for the maintenance of the museum, and for finding new exhibits. They have suddenly started promoting a new exhibit that’s never been seen before.
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Hosts of “Legend Busters” TV show (Can be played by a Male or Female)
investigate legends for cable show
‘Legend Busters’ is a cable TV show that investigates the validity of legends, like the Loch Ness Monster or Bigfoot. The hosts are gregarious and fun loving, and always looking for new legends to disprove on their show.
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Local Scout Troop (Can be played by a Male or Female)
selling latkes for their fundraiser
This spunky group of kids just happened to be out delivering fundraising orders to their customers. Their enthusiastic selling efforts landed them the coveted “Super Seller” patch. They’re very proud of that.
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Norrington’s, the Nosy Next-door Neighbors (Can be played by a Male or Female)
kleptomaniac neighbors
These sweet but ditzy neighbors happened to be in the house when the menorah was stolen. Actually, they stop by often to borrow things, usually without asking.
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Pizza Delivery Dudes (Can be played by a Male or Female)
deliver the pizza, dude!
Dude, these dudes are way off course. They are trying to deliver a pizza, but instead of an address, all they have is a piece of paper with weird letters. It’s not getting them anywhere. The night the menorah is stolen, they stopped by to ask for directions.
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Volunteers from the Helping Hands Homeless Shelter (Can be played by a Male or Female)
solicitors for donations
These conscientious volunteers are out in the neighborhood soliciting donations for the shelter during the time of the robbery. They’re happy to accept any donation, but they are in greater need of blankets, and financial help with the heating and electricity bill.
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