generous tipper, always helps out a 3. 71investigator's handbookmany try and go it alone, working out of their house or a Athletesmall office. [Specializations] denotes a skill that is broken up in to vari-ous separate skills. Sibling (e.g. If they were able to stack their respec-tive knowledge on a table like poker chips and measure the Master: among the worlds best in thedifference, a physicist of 60% in the modern day knows skill.much more than a physicist of 90% skill in 1910. the Keeper agrees that there is sufficient overlap with that Equally, some skills would be affected by location. This connection can aid your investigator in regaining Sanity points. Average Rating (32 ratings) 5e Solo Gamebooks presents The Solo Investigator's Handbook, a 95-page supplement for Call of Cthulhu. @@) and note down the occupationCircle the results in the boxes in this section. Navigate, Science (Geology), Spot Hidden, any one Oil companies hire many trained geologists. The Keeper may wish to enforce a cap Science (Chemistry) Chemistryof 75% on starting skills. Mankind can do fine without religions (e.g. P. Lovecraft, From Beyondinvestigator's handbook his chapter looks at skills in detail, Skill Points: what do they mean? Key : Occupations are listed alphabetically. 10. Conman see Criminal Cowboy[Modern] Occupations only available for Modern-Day game Craftspersonsettings. Like any professional, the private eye sepa- Psychiatristrates his or her personal feelings from the job at hand, andcheerfully works for the guilty and innocent alike, as long as In the modern era a psychiatrist is a physician specializedthe fee is paid. Professional boxers andtype, others may be simply local indigenous people who es- wrestlers work and train full-time.cort hunters through the backwoods of the Yukon in searchof moose or bear. Suggested Contacts: Other hobos, a few Friendly rail- road guards, soft touches in numerous towns. Psychology, any one other skill as a personal or era specialty. Suggested Contacts: Advertising, media, furnishings, architectural, other. Harvey begins the game with a Credit Rating of 41Spending Level: This is an arbitrary amount below which, for (Average). A playermay spend skill points to purchase any skill specialization.The generic skill cannot be purchased. (STR x 2 or DEX x 2) Whether bootleggers, corner-boys or thugs, these are the soldiers Credit Rating: 575of organized crime. Suggested Contacts: Local and federal law enforcement, criminals, religious community. Skills: History, two interpersonal skills (Charm, Fast Skills: Accounting, Art/Craft (any), Dodge, Listen, two Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), Psychology, Stealth, interpersonal skills (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or and any three other skills as personal or era special- Persuade), Psychology, any one skill as a personal or ties. Standard indicates Harvey might own his home, or at least part of it. If an investigator rises high in a skill un-related to their profession, player and Keeper could confer When a skill roll is failed a player may attempt the roll againabout changing the investigator to a new profession. Think about what personal history,Not one man who participated in that terrible raid could ever friends, enemies, and achievements could have led your investigator to delve in to the secrets of the Mythos.be induced to say a word concerning it, and every fragment of There are ten categories listed on the back of the investi- the vague data which survives comes from those outside the gator sheet; try to write down at least one entry for the first six 51investigator's handbookTips for creating a backstory Third, and perhaps most im- Most of the ideas and abilities that portantly of all, the corruption of make an investigator interesting and What about your investigators the investigators background mir- fun to play are a matter of choice, profession? In the ment, media and marketing. Suggested Contacts: While the majority of followers will be regular people, the more charismatic the leader, the greater the possibility of celebrity followers, 76chapter 4: occupations such as movie stars and rich widows. a letter you found in 9. humanity. and coverage. Marines, while technically part of the Navy,and organizational skills. Corre- Skill percentages are not proportions of what is hypo- sponds with a masters degree or Ph.D.thetically knowable. Few manage to sell the grandiose designs theyall nurse. Regular assaults on Mt. How? Playing the role of a steadfast investigator, you will travel to strange and dangerous places, uncover foul plots, and stand against the terrors of the night. success with a shotgun blast at close range will do 24 damage!1B, 2B: 1 barrel, 2 barrels. Thus, many in this The police detective may be a manager who coordinatesperiod work at carnivals, stunting, selling rides or offering staff in some important investigation, but rarely has thelocal air-taxi services in and out of small airports. 6. reactions in the viewerperhaps only the most decadent could appreciate it.Art and Craft (Specializations) (05%) Examples of Art and Craft SpecializationsThe investigator sheet contains blank spaces for specializa- Acting (05%): The performer is trained in theatrical and/tions of this skill, for example: or film acting (in the modern era, this may also include television), able to adopt a persona, memorize scripts andActing Barber Carpenter utilize stage/movie make-up to alter their appearance. Download. Some work deep cover Suggested Contacts: Other office workers, senior execu- for many years, while others change their identity at the tives in client firms. personal skills (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), Psychology, Spot Hidden, any one other skill as personal or era specialty. being listed in the Directory of the American Medical As- sociation as a specialist in psychiatry. 2. 77investigator's handbook In the U.S., physicians are licensed by individual states, Chauffeurmost requiring a minimum of two years attendance at anaccredited medical school. Your workplace (e.g. 1. Often these jobs are part-time, pay- show what they do best and love the consequent applause.ing but small compensation. Skills: Accounting, Art/Craft (Acting), two interpersonal skills (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), Gangsters Moll [Classic] Listen, Psychology, Sleight of Hand, Spot Hidden. On an Extreme level of success an impale has displaced. Fashions in names change over Cash and Assetsthe decades, and certain names may fit one historical periodand setting better than others. The work concerns supporting combat roles such as air controller, mechanic, clerk, or evenexecutives and managers with a range of communication officers steward. Cross-reference the investigators Credit Rating with the period to determine the investigators available cash, assets, and spending level. Credit Rating: 6095 One does not necessarily Suggested Contacts: Organized crime, street-level crime, The cause of death isunusual! ArchaeologySample Consequences of failing a Pushed roll: being also helps identify written forms of extinct human lan-attacked or imprisoned by the people studied, due to some guages.perceived transgression of their laws or social mores; suf-fering severe side-effects as the result of being involved in aceremony which involved ingesting psychotropic plants. When adding points to the skill pool, take care not to include the Base Values. This was done where a skill in one area would clearly Firearms (Rifle/Shotgun) Shotgunconfer a higher level of skill in a related area, such as with Idea roll (rare) Idea rollrifle and shotgun. Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 4 Skills: Fighting (Brawl), Firearms, First Aid, one in- Credit Rating: 30-60 terpersonal skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), Law, Psychology, Spot Hidden and one Suggested Contacts: Old military contacts, other pilots, of the following as a personal specialty: Drive Auto- airfield mechanics, businessmen. The smuggler usually has a public profession, such as boat Suggested Contacts: Local business people, other crafts- captain, pilot or businessman, allowing them to transport persons and artists. Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + APP x 2 Street Punk Credit Rating: 1065 Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + (DEX x 2 or STR x 2) Suggested Contacts: Other confidence artists, freelance Credit Rating: 3-10 criminals. The female companion of a professional criminal. Most work outside of the office, interviewing wit- nesses, checking records and gathering stories. Credit Rating: 1040 Smuggling is always a lucrative and high-risk business. A player may buy additional items, if available for purchase.The name of the investigator is whatever the player findsentertaining or evocative. It was that thick-witted house-keepershe turned on the lights downstairs after I had warned her not to, and the wires picked up sympathetic vibrations. digital image in here).20s or 30s Make an improvement check for EDU.40s Deduct 5 points from STR, CON or DEX, and also from APP. (Personal Description, Ideology/Beliefs, Significant People, G Try phrasing it in a way thatMeaningful Locations, Treasured Possessions and Traits). Strapping Gawky Frail For example: You might be creating a male investiga- Ideology/Beliefstor in his twenties, with no thought of any family. (Chemistry), any two other skills as personal or era specialties. These rules are intended to allow materials from efit of using one-fifth of the characteristic did not seemall previous editions of Call of Cthulhu to be made compat- significant enough to justify the added complication.ible with 7th edition using minimal effort. the moll is expected to do as shes told andA gangster could be the boss of a whole city, part of a city live at the beck and call of her mobster boyfriend; howeveror merely an underling who works for the boss. Adjust the following for theinvestigator:S Increase Cthulhu Mythos skill to level agreed with Keeper (suggested 1D10+5).62chapter 3: creating investigators 63investigator's handbookQuick Reference: Investigator Generation1Determine Characteristics 7Additional Background & Roll 3D6 multiplied by 5 for the characteristics STR, CON, Portrait DEX, APP, and POW. Why is this? After lengthy negotiations with the Tibetans, climbers were finally been granted access to the Those looking for a lifes career in the military may try to highest peaks of the Himalayas. (Charm, Fast Talk Intimidate or Persuade), Other Most spend much of their time travelling, meeting and Language, Spot Hidden, any three fields of study. skills (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate orThough most gangs are of ethnic originIrish, Italian and Persuade), Fighting (Brawl) or FirearmsJewish in the maingangsters of nearly all nationalities are (Handgun), Drive Auto, Listen,found within the ranks. Most musicians Credit Rating: 965are poor and do not get noticed, eking a living by playingsmall venues as often as they can. Science has all the answers. In the 1920s, ancient occult artifacts! Psy- chiatrists are trained in psychopharmacological treatment The private investigator may have been a member of a and are authorized to prescribe psychiatric medication, aspolice force in the past, using those connections to his or her well as order electroencephalograms and computed brain-advantage in the present; however this is not always the case. Driver Skills: First Aid, Medicine, Other Language (Latin), Psychology, Science (Biology and Pharmacy), any Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + (DEX x 2 or STR x 2) two other skills as academic or personal specialties. 11Your Fellow Investigators Write the names of the other investiga- tors and their players names in here as a handy reminder of whos who. You may find that too much back- ground constrains your creativity in G Specify a name. Check all flipbooks from startobb. The skill is most commonly applied to dogs but may include birds, cats, monkeys and so on (at the Keepers discretion). ist financial advisers are needed to take care of it.Deprogrammer Probably well educated, though not[Modern] necessarily accomplished in anything. Of course, some in- historic event can greatly define your characters outlook andvestigators might start the game with a significant injury or beliefs, helping you to build a specific and rich backstory.scar if implied by your investigators historyif so, write it in. Credit Rating: 3080Laborer Suggested Contacts: Organized crime, financiers, dis- trict attorneys and judges.Laborers include factory workers, mill hands, stevedores, roadcrews, miners, construction and so on. You may painting (oils, acrylic, watercolor), as well as sketching inspend skill points to purchase any skill specialization. Something given to you by your Significant Person nection. Skills: Accounting, Drive Auto, Electrical Repair, Fast Talk, Mechanical Repair, Navigate, Spot Hidden, any Skills: Climb, Jump, Listen, Navigate, one interpersonal one other skill as a personal or era specialty. You Losing ones key connection during play requires a San- can choose to start there if you wish; however your inves- ity roll (1/1D6 Sanity point loss). Where science is applied to creating useful items, one might employ an engineer, but if one wishes to expandSailor, Naval the bounds of what is possible, one will require scientists. They taught you something. handgun when they moved to the histories for everyone. Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + (DEX x 2 or STR x 2) Scientists are employed by businesses and universities to carry out research. Access to drugs, medical records, etc.Although there are people out of work and, as always, alco- Skills: Electrical Repair, one interpersonal skill (Charm,holics lying in the gutters, the true hobo forms a separate Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), Fighting (Brawl),breed. Harvey is 42 years old, so his MOV is Many of the skills remain unchanged and the values canreduced by 1 to 6. In the U.S., charter boats work both coasts, as well as onthe Great Lakes, catering to sport fisherman and vacation- Skills: Accounting, two interpersonal skills (Charm, Fasters. Persuade Bargain Persuade Oratory Any skill points that have been pooled as a result of Science (Astronomy) Astronomyamalgamated or removed skills should now be distributed Science (Biology) Biologyas the player sees fit. While technically unskilled, the skills (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade),average laborer is often an expert in the use of power tools, Psychology, any two other skills.lifting gear and other equipment to be found on site. Roll 1D10 or pick one of the following. Laborers fall in to two Skills: Accounting, Law, Library use, two interpersonalcamps: skilled and unskilled. In the U.S., a lawyer tends to mean an attorney, while in Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 4 England the term loosely refers to a variety of professions including barristers, solicitors and legal executives. Cowboys work the ranges and ranches of the West.Computer Programmer/ Some own their own ranches, however many areTechnician/Hacker simply hired where and when work is available. Ensures expertise in settinggoing native for a period; taking an active role in a up and excavating a dig site. 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