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Step-by-step guide

Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition character creation

Learn how to create a Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition character. Use this guide as a checklist, then build your character in RPG Stack.

Steps

  1. Choose name, concept, nationality, residence, background.
  2. Generate Characteristics (random or point allocation).
  3. Compute Derived stats (HP, Sanity, MP, Build, Damage Bonus, Move).
  4. Select Occupation, note Credit Rating range.
  5. Calculate Skill Points: Occupation Points = EDU×4; Personal Interest Points = INT×2.
  6. Spend Skill Points (respect base chances and caps).
  7. Pick backstory details (Traits, Ideology/Beliefs, Significant People, Meaningful Locations, Treasured Possessions, Injuries/Scars, Phobias/Manias, Arcane Tomes/Spells/Artifacts).
  8. Buy equipment/cash within Credit Rating and starting cash rules.
  9. Keeper reviews; adjust for Age effects if used.
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