For the most part, the occupation indicates a Ph.D.a Psychologist/Psychoanalystrank that can earn tenure at universities around the world.The professor is qualified to teach and to perform competent While commonly known for the fields of psychotherapy andresearch, and may have a discernible academic reputation in counseling, this is just one branch of psychology. In a modern-day period, this Credit Rating 99: Super Richnumber of skill points person would be likely to own a reliable car.can be invested in Credit As Rich, but money is really no object. chemistry, physics,Antiquarian [Lovecraftian] geology, etc. The investigator has served in one of the Armed Forces dur- 7. Expect dard. First, who? The skill is most commonly applied to dogs but may include birds, cats, monkeys and so on (at the Keepers discretion). The investigators particular design specialty might in- Doctor of Medicine [Lovecraftian]fluence the choice of skillsadjust the skills as appropriate. Skills: Accounting, Drive Auto, one interpersonal skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), History, Occult, Psychology, Science (Biology), (Chemistry).Students tend to be younger characters Union Activist Union activists are organizers, leaders and sometimes either visionaries or malcontents with an axe to grind, normally a friend to the workers and an enemy of the bosses. Indi-Rating within the rec- viduals in this category are among the richestommended limits for in the world.that profession.There are six livingstandards: penniless, final fightingpoor, average, wealthy, rich and super rich. lazy, drunk, unloving). P. Lovecraft, From Beyondinvestigator's handbook his chapter looks at skills in detail, Skill Points: what do they mean? A playermay spend skill points to purchase any skill specialization.The generic skill cannot be purchased. Where points were spent in a skill that no longer exists, these points should be recorded in a Skill Pool, for later distribution. fashion designers, sports, business), publishers. In some cases you may not with, their income level and who they need all eight skills to adequately represent the occupation; are likely to know. If result is greater than yourpresent EDU, add 1D10 percentage points to EDU (EDU cannot goabove 99).Now write in the full, half, and fifth values for each characteristic inthe boxes on the sheet.2Derived Attributes 4Decide Occupation & Allot Sanity equals the POW characteristic. (any), Library Use, Spot Hidden, Mechanical Re- pair, Navigate or Science (e.g. Some are mainly office-based, working telephones toSailor contact potential clients, while others travel between com- munities to sell their wares door-to-door.Sailors may be military or commercial. will be lost among the culture being studied, for example like Dennis Hoppers photojournalist character in the filmPushing examples: taking greater personal risk, in Apocalypse Now.terms of getting closer to, or directly handling theanimal. Psychiatry, a standard medicaleducation augmented by behaviorism, is more common. instance, while an investigator born in the United States of The Keeper must allow him a dice roll to do so. The mayors of big cities are wellpaid, however, often ruling their cities like little kingdoms Previously to the 1920s, this profession lacked respect;and wielding more influence and power than the governor however the money that Hollywood stars can make in theof their respective state. Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 4 Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 4 Credit Rating: 2080 Credit Rating: 5-30 Suggested Contacts: Old college connections, Masons Suggested Contacts: Other labor leaders and activists, or other fraternal groups, local and federal govern- political friends, possibly organized crime. other skill as personal or era specialty. Generous (e.g. G Be emphatic; use must in place of would prefer. If your investigator is Call of Cthulhu so much fun to play and at the same time in-attacked, he or she may grab a kitchen knife in preference troduce some new rules that provide the Keeper and playersto being unarmed, but would they do so if it meant using a with additional ways to create drama and excitement, suchlower skill value? Credit Rating: 930Aviator Suggested Contacts: Law enforcement, local businesses and residents, street level crime, organized crime. In a tribe, the primacy of kinship and custom is self-so on). Probablythe most Lovecraft-like occupation available to an investi- Architects are trained to designgator! A pet (e.g. Some-Gangster times known a gun moll (e.g.. Bonnie Parker of Bonnie and Clyde infamy). Few people in any era are expert with weapons, though often they have passing acquaintance with them. Just add Call of Cthulhu Keeper Handbook of danielsalveson to My Favorites. Each dice roll will give Pale Sullen Ordinaryyou something from that realm of life to react to; embrace Rosy Tanned Wrinkledit or reject it, but be sure to react to it and use it to help fuel Stuffy Mousy Sharpyour imagination. You may find that too much back- ground constrains your creativity in G Specify a name. All armed services have es- (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), any twotablished officer training programs that may include univer- other skills as personal or era specialties.sity educationin the U.S. most major universities providecadet training programs, allowing simultaneous training for Mountain Climberthe military while attending school. However, certain life S Deduct 1D10 from SAN.experiences may also benefit or hinder investigators. Skills: Climb, one interpersonal skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), Fighting, Firearms, Jump,Criminal (freelance/solo) Sleight of Hand, Stealth, Throw.Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + (DEX x 2 or APP x 2) Also, see Gangster. $26.98. turn leading to a successful criminal prosecution. If an insane investigator fails a pushed roll, he or shemight be found behaving like the animal they were trying Pushing examples: checking an items validity withto control. 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. had been conquered. A non-player character (NPC) in the game. Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 4Asylum Attendant Credit Rating: 930Although there are private sanitariums for those few whocan afford them, the vast bulk of the mentally ill are housed Suggested Contacts: publishers, critics, historians, etc.in state and county facilities. dollar construction proj- Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 4 ect. personal specialties. Author [Lovecraftian] Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + (DEX x 2 or POW x 2) As distinct from the journalist, the author uses words to define and explore the human condition, especially the Credit Rating: 950 range of human emotions. The player is encouraged to choose a form of attack Conclusionthat fits the situation rather than tactically using their high-est skill. 1. Indepen- dent farmers find themselves squeezed between competition from corporate-controlled farms and fluctuating commod- 79investigator's handbookity marketsa situation still common in contemporary required a distinct lack of restraint and an eagerness to flouttimes. The standard list of possessions iswhere it is being kept. and to whom and for what paymentMathematics (01%)see Science was made.Mechanical Repair (10%) Pushing examples: taking more time to review documents;Medicine (01%) visiting banks or businesses to validate findings; doubleMeteorology (01%)see Science checking the math and data.Natural World (10%)Navigate (10%) Sample Consequences of failing a Pushed roll: discussionsOccult (05%) between investigators and third parties alert some enemyOperate Heavy Machinery (01%) faction to the investigators intentions; a vital part of thePersuade (10%) accounts is destroyed or lost (perhaps in their tired statePharmacy (01%)see Science the investigator spills coffee over them).Photography (05%)see Art and CraftPhysics (01%)see Science If an insane investigator fails a pushed roll, he or shePilot (01%) [Specializations] might be found having partially eaten the accounts. Call of Cthulhu was created over 30 years ago by Sandy Pe- tersen. in hiking, fishing, cross-country skiing, canoeing, climbing and camping. Skills: Charm, History, Intimidate, Fast Talk, Listen, Own Language, Persuade, Psychology. Skills: Art/Craft (any), History or Natural World, one The work habits of authors vary widely. That way, S Rank and file soldiers choose from: Climb, Fightingan investigator with INT 90 can boost it to 99 with a roll of9 on the die. Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + (APP x 2 or POW x 2) Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + (APP x 2 or DEX x 2) Credit Rating: 030 Credit Rating: 920 Suggested Contacts: Religious or fraternal groups, news media. Often these jobs are part-time, pay- show what they do best and love the consequent applause.ing but small compensation. Cross-reference the investigators Credit Rating with the period to determine the investigators available cash, assets, and spending level. drop of a hat. skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), Stealth, any two other skills as personal or era spe- Editor cialties. AccountantMost occupations can be applied to pretty much any histori- Acrobatcal setting in which games might take place. All dream of the vindication of their beliefs.job opportunities exist working in the illegal speakeasiesowned by the mob. Sleight of Hand Pick Pocket Stealth Hide With the Keepers permission, some points may be Stealth Sneaktransferred between skills to adjust or balance an investiga-tor if required. the player can choose any skill befitting their character, their motivations and view occupation, era or character concept. This person would own anliving standards a person Credit Rating 1-9: Poor expensive car or equivalent.can afford, as well in- Able to afford the bare minimum of a roof over Credit Rating 90+: Richdicating the characters their head and at least one meager meal eachrelative status in society day. conservative, socialist, liberal). 8. drugs, violence, racism). A malfunc-(i) - Indicates a weapon category or specific weapon which tion causes the engine to stall or the chain to jam or becomecan impale. How? Basic weapons, such as clubs and knives, are now in- The aim of this new edition is to retain the aspects that madecluded in the Fighting (Brawl) skill. Skills: Art/Craft (Carpentry, Welding, Plumbing, etc. Stay in top hotels.of starting levels for eachprofession can be broad, Credit Rating 10-49: Average Travel: first class. Non-impaling weapons deliver G (MG): Machine Gun maximum damage (plus maximum damage bonus if ap- plicable). See Disguise (page @@).Cobbler Cook DancerFine Art Forgery Morris DancerOpera Singer Painter & Decorator PhotographerPotter Sculptor WriterWoodworkMany of these examples are skills directly linked to a pro- Fine Art (05%): The artist is accomplished in the art offession, but the skill may just be a leisure pursuit. Brushes,Officer, which carries with it a prestige respected by even vacuum cleaners and encyclopedias are only a few of thehigh-ranking officers. With burials, the under- taker will perform embalming, as well as dressing, casketing and cosmetising the appearance of the deceased. Enlistments are for a fixed number of many items that be offered door-to-door.yearsin the U.S. Navy this is usually four years of activeduty followed by two years of inactive reserve commitment, Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + APP x 2during which time the sailor can be called to serve in timesof national emergency. Credit Rating: 930 Skills: Climb, First Aid, Jump, Listen, Navigate, Other Suggested Contacts: Hospital workers, physicians, com- Language, Survival (Alpine or as appropriate), munity workers. Suggested Contacts: Hospital and medical workers,Hobo patients. 5. ),elected to a two-year term. Occupation Skill Points: EDU x 2 + DEX x 2 Note: With the Keepers agreement, the Hypnosis skill may be substituted for one of the listed skills. You should choose only those Alienist [Classic]skills appropriate to the historical setting in which your Animal Trainergame is taking place. Skills: First Aid, Listen, Medicine, one interpersonalMuseum Curator skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate or Persuade), Psychology, Science (Biology), (Chemistry), SpotA museum curator can be responsible for a large facility like Hidden.a university or other publicly funded institution, or any sortof smaller museum, often specializing in local geology or Occultistother such topic. A good reputation (e.g. Stealth. phasize its personal nature. 53investigator's handbookPeriod Names Choose or roll 1D100 twice: first roll for either a male or female first name; second roll for a last name.Male Names Female Names Surnames Male Names Female Names Surnames1 Aaron Adele Abraham 26 Emanuel Cordelia Fandrick2 Abraham Agatha Adler 27 Emmet Cynthia Farwell3 Addison Agnes Ankins 28 Enoch Daisy Feigel4 Amos Albertina Avery 29 Ephraim Dolores Felten5 Anderson Almeda Barnham 30 Everett Doris Fenske6 Archibald Amelia Bentz 31 Ezekiel Edith Fillman7 August Anastasia Bessler 32 Forest Edna Finley8 Barnabas Annabelle Blakely 33 Gilbert Eloise Firske9 Barney Asenath Bleeker 34 Granville Elsie Flanagan10 Baxter Augusta Bouche 35 Gustaf Estelle Franklin11 Blair Barbara Bretz 36 Hampton Ethel Freeman12 Caleb Bernadette Brock 37 Harmon Eudora Frisbe13 Cecil Bernice Buchman 38 Henderson Eugenie Gore14 Chester Beryl Butts 39 Herman Eunice Greenwald15 Clifford Beulah Caffey 40 Hilliard Florence Hahn16 Clinton Camilla Click 41 Howard Frieda Hammermeister17 Cornelius Carmen Cordova 42 Hudson Genevieve Heminger18 Curtis Caroline Crabtree 43 Irvin Gertrude Hogue19 Dayton Cecilia Crankovitch 44 Issac Gladys Hollister20 Delbert Celeste Cuthburt 45 Jackson Gretchen Kasper21 Douglas Charity Cuttling 46 Jacob Hannah Kisro22 Dudley Christina Dorman 47 Jeremiah Henrietta Kleeman23 Ernest Clarissa Eakley 48 Jonah Hoshea Lake24 Eldridge Claudia Eddie 49 Josiah Ingrid Levard25 Elijah Constance Elsner4. 06%19% 20%49% Neophyte: beginner with a smallSkill Definitions 50%74% amount of knowledge.Skills represent what is known within a certain era, and 75%89% Amateur: possesses some talent or rudi-some skills are tagged [Modern] to denote that they can 90%+ mentary training (hobby level).only be used in modern-day settings. Many their experiences as junior officers and ordinary patrolmen.aviators learned to fly during the Great War and as a resultstill hold commissions as officers in the Army, Navy, Ma- The uniformed police officer is employed by cities andrines, or Coast Guard. The player should note down the dollar amount and decide form it takes, usually property or investments, orCash: Not necessarily carried on the person. agency. S Add one of the following to the investigators Where an experience package requires an increase in acharacters age you should assign any additional skill points backstory: Injury/Scar or a Phobia/Mania associatedarising from an increase in EDU prior to allocating the bo- with their experiences as a police officer.nus skill points granted by the package. Generic skill can not be purchased 1D10 From SAN.experiences may also benefit hinder. ) in the illegal speakeasiesowned by the mob tactically using their high-est skill, casketing and cosmetising appearance. 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