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Occupations

Criminal (Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition)

The Criminal is a lawbreaker who operates outside the law, making them perfect for investigators who need practical skills like lockpicking, stealth, and combat. Criminals have skills in breaking and entering, combat, and avoiding detection. Criminals excel at breaking into places, combat, and stealth operations. Their skills in Disguise, Fighting, Firearms, Locksmith, Stealth, Psychology, and Spot Hidden make them practical investigators.

How it works (mechanics)

**Occupation Skills**: Disguise, Fighting, Firearms, Locksmith, Stealth, Psychology, Spot Hidden **Credit Rating**: 5-20% **Skill Points**: EDU × 4 (distributed among occupation skills)

Practical tips

**Best For**: Combat-focused characters, characters who need practical skills, characters who operate outside the law.

Criminal FAQ

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