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Occupations

Artist (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

The Artist is a creative professional who expresses ideas through art, making them perfect for investigators who need to document strange phenomena or create disguises. Artists have skills in observation, creativity, and social manipulation. Artists excel at documenting investigations, creating disguises, and understanding human psychology through art. Their skills in Art/Craft, History, Persuade, Psychology, Spot Hidden, and Language make them versatile investigators.

How it works (mechanics)

**Occupation Skills**: Art/Craft, History, Persuade, Psychology, Spot Hidden, Language **Credit Rating**: 9-30% **Skill Points**: EDU × 4 (distributed among occupation skills)

Practical tips

**Best For**: Creative characters, characters who want to document investigations, characters who need social skills.

Artist FAQ

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