Ink-Stained Snoop


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A tired investigator with ink on your hands, you are determined to find the truth no matter where it hides.

Ability Score Adjustments

  • You are HUNGRY FOR THE TRUTH. Increase Presence by +1 (to a maximum of +3).
  • You have SOFT HANDS. Reduce Strength by –1.

Class Abilities

  • You know that PAPER CUTS DEEP and as long as you have a notebook, camera, or recorder in hand, your Presence Tests to persuade or extract information are reduced by 2.
  • Your profile is TOO PUBLIC. If you fail a social interaction Presence Test, all further social interaction Presence Tests that day have their DR increased by 2.

Talents (choose one or roll d6)

d6 Trick Effect
1 OFF THE RECORD You can get a source to talk with a DR 10 PRE Test if they’re scared, angry, or drunk.
2 PRINTABLE Once per scene, when you have leverage on someone, you may shift their Reaction one step in your favor.
3 I KNOW A GUY Declare a minor source or contact in any town. They exist but you might have to pay them.
4 KILL THE QUOTE Once per day, you may retract or suppress something you or an ally revealed; one NPC treats it as if it never happened.
5 SNEAKY CAMERA DR10 AGI Test to take a photo or recording without being noticed.
6 BURN THE STORY Someone owes you a favor, a big one. Once per scenario, declare it and call in the favor.

PRESS KIT (roll d6)

d6 Item
1 Camera (film) + flash
2 Tape recorder + 1 tape
3 Notebook + carbon paper + spare pencils
4 Press badge
5 Fake press papers
6 Rolodex of sources (names + numbers)

Also roll d6 for what’s in your pocket:

d6 Item
1–2 Cigarettes
3–4 Flask
5 $20 cash
6 Switchblade

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Universalclassrule Created January 8, 2026