Professor Anthony Cowles

An Australian, currently lecturing at Miskatonic University, Prof. Cowles temporarily resides in Arkham, Massachusetts. Since the death of his wife, Cowles has watched over his daughter, Ewa, with some intensity, something she understands but feels hampered by. Each loves the other, even if they frequently rub each other up the wrong way, and would seek vengeance if the other came to harm. Cowles collects tales about strange doings, a hobby that more than once has gotten him into trouble with university officials, who see him as keeping bad company. Cowles believes sorcery exists and has an open mind about things like monsters and underground cities, though he always wants proof. A voluble man, one or two questions can keep him lecturing for an hour.

Description: a heavy-set, ruddy-faced white man with a bushy red beard. Prof. Cowles uses large, expansive gestures in conversation. He has a broad Australian accent, a booming voice, and an equally booming laugh.

Traits: friendly and cheerful, always quick to expand on references made by the investigators and offer them any helpful tips he can, whether about anthropology, surviving the Australian Outback, or altogether more esoteric matters.