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Occupations

Dilettante (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

The Dilettante is a wealthy amateur who pursues interests as hobbies, making them perfect for investigators who have resources and diverse skills. Dilettantes have high Credit Rating and diverse skills from their various hobbies. Dilettantes excel at providing resources, social connections, and diverse skills. Their skills in Art/Craft, Firearms, Language, Ride, Persuade, and Pilot make them versatile investigators with access to resources.

How it works (mechanics)

**Occupation Skills**: Art/Craft, Firearms, Language, Ride, Persuade, Pilot **Credit Rating**: 50-90% **Skill Points**: EDU × 4 (distributed among occupation skills)

Practical tips

**Best For**: Resource-rich characters, characters who want diverse skills, characters who need social connections.

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