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How do I make a sketch of the suspect?
1 of 10: First, you need something in which to make the sketch.
2 of 10: You'll find a sketchbook in your studio, on the table by your bed.
3 of 10: Next, you need an idea of what the culprit looks like.
4 of 10: It's helpful to talk to people at the scene of the crime. Try talking to the receptionist, the bartender at the cafe, and the psychic lady upstairs. Don't worry, though, if you manage to irritate them, and they no longer want to talk to you.
5 of 10: Their accounts of the suspect are summarized in the police report.
6 of 10: From this, you should have enough information to sketch the suspect. Open the sketchbook, and select facial features based on the information you've gathered. Then, click the "pen" icon at the bottom to make the sketch (it will be added to your inventory.
7 of 10: The important information includes: no glasses, small dark eyes, a large mouth, thin lips, a boxer's nose, a square face, short straight hair, and flat medium sized ears.
8 of 10: You can check with some of the witnesses (e.g. the people at the hotel), and they'll tell you how you're coming along. Some of the witnesses will only look at your portrait a single time, though.
9 of 10: For absolute confirmation that you got the picture right, go to Theo Malet (in the bistro). He'll talk to you as often as you're willing to bother him and will run away from you as soon as you get the correct sketch.
10 of 10: If you're having trouble with a particular facial feature, this should help. Just click the facial feature in question, and the correct choice will be displayed:
