Ink-Stained Snoop

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