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Private investigator (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

The Private Investigator is a professional investigator who solves cases for clients, making them perfect for Mythos investigations. PIs have skills in investigation, research, and social manipulation, making them excellent at uncovering secrets and following leads.

The starting sheet

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Investigator identity

Occupation
Private Investigator
Concept
Investigation-forward with practical survival skills.

Characteristics

Physical
STR
50
CON
50
POW
60
DEX
60
APP
50
SIZ
55
Mental
INT
70
EDU
60

Skills

Fast talk
50
Firearms
40
Law
40
Library use
50
Persuade
60
Psychology
60
Spot hidden
70
Stealth
40

Priorities

  • Be the clue engine: always ask what you can learn next.
  • Carry the social load (interviews, pressure, bargaining).
  • Stay alive: you're not an action hero. Avoid fair fights.

Play tips

  • Keep a written lead list: person → place → object → next lead.
  • Treat Sanity as a resource: plan decompression and safer approaches.
  • Use allies/contacts instead of brute force when possible.

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