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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Yellow Sign" data-source="post: 7003703" data-attributes="member: 5619">Ok here is the guidelines for character creation. I am using the rules out of Realms of Cthulhu but Savage Worlds Deluxe rules will work with some additions. The FoundationAll investigators are human and begin with onefree Edge.TraitsTraits are broken down into two categories:Attributes, which define who you are (Strength,Agility, Smarts, and so on), and Skills, which definewhat you know and how well you do things (Driving,Streetwise, and so on). Carefully select thosethat fit your overall character concept. While itmight be nice to be a terrific fighter, that may notbe the best approach when creating your scholarlyprofessor. On the other hand, his skill at brawlingcould become his most notable feature.AttributesYour investigator begins with a d4 in each ofthe five basic attributes: Agility, Smarts, Spirit,Strength, and Vigor. Distribute 5 points amongthem in any way you wish. Raising an attribute onedie type costs 1 point, and you may not raise anyattribute above d12.SkillsNext, distribute 15 points among your investigator’sskills. Raising a skill one die type costs 1 pointas long as it is no higher than the linked attribute.Raising a skill above its linked attribute costs 2points. All skills in the Savage Worlds core book areavailable.Derived StatisticsPace is 6”.Parry is equal to 2 plus half your Fighting.Charisma is a combination of your investigator’sappearance, manner, and general likeability.It is added to Persuasion and Streetwise rolls. TheKeeper (GM) also uses it to see how NPCs react toyou. Your Charisma modifier is +0 unless changedby Edges or Hindrances.Toughness is equal to 2 plus half your Vigor.Sanity is equal to 2 plus half your Spirit minusCorruption.CorruptionThis attribute tracks the dark toll that continuedcontact and knowledge of the unspeakable extractsfrom the soul of every man. It begins at 0 andincreases by 1 for each die type increase of Knowledge(Mythos).Now decide if you want any Hindrances. If so,you may use them to gain one of the benefits below.Unlike the Savage Worlds core rules, you may take upto four points of Hindrances in any combinationof Major (worth 2 points each) and Minor (worth1 point each).For 2 Hindrance Points you can:• Raise an Attribute a die type• Choose an Edge.For 1 Hindrance Point you can:• Gain another skill point• Gain additional monies equal to your startingfundsNearly all the Edges and Hindrances listed inthe Savage Worlds rulebook are available to yourinvestigator.All investigators begin the game with a set ofnormal clothes and an amount of cash in theirpocket (determined by era, as shown in the tablebelow). Later on, you’ll find all the stuff to get yourinvestigator kitted out right away.Starting Cash1890s $501920s $150Modern $500Every investigator is a sum of their parts, and inaddition to their skills and traits, possesses a numberof interests and hobbies that may have nothingwhatsoever to do with their professional pursuits,or may, at best, complement them on occasion.Your investigator begins with a number of defininginterests equal to half their Smarts die type. Anypermanent increase in an investigator’s Smartsgrants them the appropriate number of additionaldefining interests that should be selected at the timeof the increase. A defining interest gives the investigatora base +1 to their Common Knowledge rollwhen the subject is called into question.Sample InterestsCulture: Anthropology, Archaeology, Astrology,Astronomy, Biology, Botany, City Knowledge(Specific), Chemistry, Classical Literature, Cooking,Culture (Specific), Etiquette, Folklore, Forensics,Geology, Language (Specific), Knowledge (Specific),Natural History, Photography, PhysicsCraft: Art (Specific), Electrical Repair, MechanicalRepairPerform: Acting, Comedy, Dance, Disguise,Juggling, Instrument (Specific), Oratory, Puppetry,SingingLanguages: It should be noted that languagesfall under the category of defining interests. Aninvestigator can automatically speak and (whenappropriate) read and write his native tongue.Additional languages require the player to choosethe Language interest.While not strictly new, Knowledge skills play animportant part in Realms of Cthulhu, and these selectskills deserve particular attention.Knowledge (Mythos)This skill enables the hero to piece together fragmentsof the hidden world. When they come acrossevidence of Mythos creatures, an investigator withthis skill may make a roll to identify it. Should theyencounter a dread creature, the investigator mayidentify the creature or something of relevant interest,such as its behavior or its possessions. This skillcould be used as well to allow an investigator toidentify a spell being cast or to recognize a Mythosbook by skimming a few pages. This skill is also usedby investigators to cast spells they have learned.As this Knowledge damages the very core of aperson’s psyche, no investigator may elect to takethis skill to start, nor ever put skill points into thedevelopment of this Knowledge.The complete details on how this skill is gained—and the resulting impact upon the investigator—arerevealed in the Setting Rules section.Knowledge (Psychology)This investigator understands the mind andhuman behavior, and may attempt to eliminatemadness in themselves and others. This must bedone within the golden hour. Each attempt takes20 minutes. A success eliminates one level of madness,while a raise eliminates two. Further details arefound in the Setting Rules section.Hindrances include physical and mental handicapsas well as character flaws and weaknesses, andmake life a little tougher for your hero.Some Hindrances, like Dark Secret, are more orless subjective. They help you roleplay your investigator.Others, like Milquetoast, have an actual effectwithin the game. All of the Hindrances listed in theSavage Worlds rulebook are also available in Realmsof Cthulhu. You may take any combination of Hindrances,however you cannot gain more than fourbonus points by doing so.Dark Secret (Major)The hero harbors a dark family secret that couldendanger his very life and how he is perceived if itcomes to light. The investigator receives a –4 Charismareaction from anyone aware of his secret. If itbecomes public knowledge in the course of play, thehero loses this Hindrance, replacing it with Wanted(Major) as well as the –4 Charisma modifier.Glass Jaw (Minor)Your hero doesn’t handle physical pain and injurywell. He suffers a –2 penalty on all soak rolls.Low Class (Minor)While others may be born of low society, it isobvious that this investigator is not far removedfrom their bad upbringing. The investigator receivesa –2 modifier to Charisma except among othersof similar stature. The investigator may reduce oreliminate this status over the course of game playby expending a leveling opportunity to eliminatethis Hindrance at Seasoned or any time thereafter.This hero may not take the Noble Edge.Milquetoast (Major)This investigator believes firmly in the sanctityof their mind and body and recovers slowly fromshock and trauma. They suffer a –2 penalty to Spiritrolls to recover from being Shaken. The investigatormay use a level up once he reaches Seasoned orany time thereafter to eliminate this Hindrance.Obligations (Minor or Major)The investigator is connected to someone orsomething that demands a portion of his time.These obligations can include nearly anything, suchas a tenured professor giving lectures and teachingclasses or an athlete checking in on a sick relativefrom time to time. Failure to fulfill such obligationswill eventually have serious repercussions.A hero with Obligations and Connections to thesame individual or organization has a special relationshipwith the person or group in question, andgains a +2 or +4 bonus to Persuasion rolls (dependingupon whether their Obligations are minor ormajor) when dealing with them. In essence, theConnection has a vested interest in the investigator,and is more likely to want to see them succeed.Unusual Lineage/Looks (Minor)The investigator’s appearance looks a bit off.Whether it’s their eyes being set too close together,the slight webbing between their fingers, or a sallowappearance, people are uncomfortable aroundthem. The investigator suffers a –2 Charisma modifierexcept with others sharing their lineage.In addition to the Edges in the Savage Worldsbook, players can choose from the following newEdges for their investigators.Background EdgesFlexible ThinkerRequirements: Novice, WC, Spirit d8+The hero is comfortable with thinking outside ofthe box, and ignores 1 point of madness penalties.Very Flexible ThinkerRequirements: Seasoned, Flexible ThinkerYour hero spends more time out of the box thanin, and ignores 2 points of madness penalties.JadedRequirements: Novice, WC, Spirit d8+When forced to make Spirit rolls due to MentalTrauma, the investigator ignores their madnesspenalties. This only applies to Spirit rolls called forby these tables. He still suffers from madness modifiersfor other Trait rolls normally.Very JadedRequirements: Veteran, JadedIf your hero critically fails a Spirit roll on theMental Trauma table, roll a die. On an odd result, hepasses out for d6 hours, but suffers no Sanity loss.ResilientRequirements: Novice, Spirit d8+This hero recovers from madness quicker thanmost. They gain a +2 to all Spirit rolls to eliminate madness.SavvyRequirements: Novice, Smarts d10+Whether highly educated, well-read, or simplyin touch with their surroundings, this investigatorseems to know a little bit about everything, andcan readily call upon that knowledge when needed.This investigator makes Common Knowledge rollswithout penalty.ScrapperRequirements: Novice, Fighting d8+Whether a trained boxer, a street-fighting brawler,or a dedicated martial artist, this hero has been inhis share of fights and knows how to handle himself.He is not treated as an unarmed defender, andhis unarmed attacks do Str + d4.Well AdjustedRequirements: Novice, Spirit d6+, Smarts d6+Your investigator is the down-to-earth sort, whokeeps things in perspective and manages to contendwith whatever life has to throw their way. Increasehis Sanity by +1.Professional EdgesDoctorRequirements: Novice, Smarts d8+, Healing d8+This investigator is a skilled medical doctor, andadds +2 to all their Healing rolls. Up to five companionstraveling with a doctor add the bonus totheir natural healing rolls as well.EngineerRequirements: Novice, Smarts d8+, Repair d8+,Knowledge (Engineering) d8+This hero adds +2 to Repair rolls. With a raise,he halves the time normally required for the repair.LinguistRequirements: Novice, Smarts d8+This investigator gains half their Smarts die inlanguages, and may decipher and communicate inunfamiliar languages with a Smarts roll. Should theKeeper rule an encountered language is exotic orrare, this roll is made at –4. Each additional timethis Edge is taken, select two additional languages.PsychotherapistRequirements: Novice, Knowledge (Psychology) d8+,Spirit d8+Your hero is trained in dealing with the irrationalmind and receives a +2 to all Knowledge (Psychology)rolls. Up to five companions traveling witha psychotherapist add this bonus to their mentalrecuperation rolls as well. A psychotherapist mayalso use their talents to eliminate indefinite insanitiesas detailed in the Setting Rules section.</blockquote>

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