Occupations
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. Private Investigators excel at gathering information, interviewing witnesses, and following clues. Their skills in Disguise, Law, Library Use, Persuade, Psychology, and Spot Hidden make them versatile investigators who can handle both research and fieldwork.
How it works (mechanics)
**Occupation Skills**: Disguise, Law, Library Use, Persuade, Psychology, Spot Hidden **Credit Rating**: 20-40% **Skill Points**: EDU × 4 (distributed among occupation skills) **Typical Equipment**: Camera, notebook, lockpicks, contacts in law enforcement, disguise kit
Practical tips
**Best For**: Investigation-focused characters, characters who want to solve mysteries, characters who need versatile skills. **Playstyle**: Private Investigators are versatile investigators who can handle research, fieldwork, and social situations. They're perfect for players who want to be the primary investigator in the group. **Character Concepts**: Hard-boiled detective, missing persons specialist, insurance investigator, corporate investigator, freelance detective.