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Occupations

Clergyman (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

The Clergyman is a religious leader who provides spiritual guidance, making them perfect for investigators who need to understand faith, morality, and the battle against evil. Clergymen have skills in research, social manipulation, and understanding human psychology. Clergymen excel at providing moral guidance, researching religious texts, and understanding cults. Their skills in Accounting, History, Library Use, Listen, Language, Persuade, and Psychology make them versatile investigators.

How it works (mechanics)

**Occupation Skills**: Accounting, History, Library Use, Listen, Language, Persuade, Psychology **Credit Rating**: 9-60% **Skill Points**: EDU × 4 (distributed among occupation skills)

Practical tips

**Best For**: Moral characters, characters who want to fight evil, characters who need social skills.

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