Build guide
Journalist (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)
The Journalist is a news reporter who investigates stories and uncovers the truth, making them perfect for Mythos investigations. Journalists have skills in research, interviewing, and social manipulation, making them excellent at gathering information and exposing secrets. Journalists excel at gathering information, interviewing witnesses, and researching backgrounds. Their skills in Art/Craft (writing), History, Library Use, Language, Persuade, and Psychology make them versatile investigators who can handle both research and social situations.
The starting sheet
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Investigator identity
- Occupation
- Journalist
- Concept
- Information gathering, contacts, and pressure.
Characteristics
Physical
- STR
- 40
- CON
- 50
- POW
- 50
- DEX
- 50
- APP
- 70
- SIZ
- 55
Mental
- INT
- 70
- EDU
- 60
Skills
- Charm
- 50
- Credit rating
- 20
- Fast talk
- 70
- Language
- 60
- Library use
- 50
- Listen
- 40
- Persuade
- 60
- Psychology
- 50
- Spot hidden
- 50
- Stealth
- 40
Recommended choices
Occupation
Priorities
- Build a contact network: every NPC is a potential source.
- Use social pressure to extract information without violence.
- Keep Spot Hidden and Listen invested for passive discovery.
Play tips
- Ask questions first, always. Your job is to find the story.
- Use 'publishing the story' as leverage against NPCs who want secrecy.
- Carry a camera and notebook, evidence matters in investigation play.