Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition Occupations

All 22 occupations available in Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition

Your occupation in Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition represents your character's professional background and area of expertise. Choose from 22 different occupations, each providing unique skill points and credit rating ranges.

22 occupations

A

antiquarian

Dealer in rare books, artifacts, and historical objects

artist

Creative professional who expresses ideas through art

author

Writer who creates stories and researches topics

C

clergyman

Religious leader who provides spiritual guidance

criminal

Lawbreaker who lives by scams, theft, or violence, and knows how to avoid trouble (or disappear when it arrives).

D

dilettante

Wealthy amateur who pursues interests as hobbies

doctor_of_medicine

Medical professional who treats injuries and illnesses

drifter

Wanderer who lives on the road, surviving on odd jobs, street smarts, and knowing when to move on.

E

engineer

Technical professional who designs and builds systems

entertainer

Performer who works crowds for a living. Good at reading a room, keeping attention, and getting people to talk.

J

journalist

News reporter who investigates stories and uncovers the truth

L

lawyer

Legal professional who represents clients

librarian

Information professional who manages libraries

O

occultist

Student of the occult and supernatural phenomena

officer

Law enforcement officer who maintains order

P

parapsychologist

Researcher who studies paranormal phenomena

photographer

Visual artist who documents events through photography

private_investigator

Professional investigator who solves cases for clients

professor

Academic who teaches and researches, with deep knowledge in a field and access to libraries, colleagues, and institutions.

psychiatrist

Medical professional who treats mental illness

S

scientist

Researcher who studies natural phenomena

student

Learner working through school or university, with broad exposure to subjects and a network of peers and mentors.

Overview

This page lists all 22 occupations available in Call of Cthulhu 7th Edition. Click on any occupation to learn more about their abilities, characteristics, and optimal build strategies.

All Occupations

antiquarian artist author clergyman criminal dilettante doctor_of_medicine drifter engineer entertainer journalist lawyer librarian occultist officer parapsychologist photographer private_investigator professor psychiatrist scientist student

How to Choose Your Occupation

When selecting your occupation, think about:

Investigation Style: What skills does your character need?
Credit Rating: How wealthy is your character?
Contacts: What connections does this occupation provide?
Story Role: How does this profession fit your chronicle?

Your occupation determines your starting skills and resources. Choose one that complements your character concept and the campaign's themes.

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