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　The artist, seeking inspiration in uncanny lore or dreaminducing narcotics, is another character concept just waiting to be snatched into the realms of darkness. He meshes well with most horror subgenres, but works best in campaigns with an urban or cosmopolitan setting -- artists need audiences. Painter, photographer, sculptor, architect, actor . . . the common element is “artistic sensitivity” that turns into sensitivity to things decidedly undecorative.

■Attributes: ST 10 [0]; DX 11 [20]; IQ 12 [40]; HT 10 [0].
■Secondary Characteristics: Dmg 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs.;
HP 10 [0]; Will 12 [0]; Per 13 [5]; FP 10 [0]; BS 5.00 [-5]; BM 5 [0].
■Advantages: 25 points chosen from among Appearance [4 to 16], Charisma [5/level], Fashion Sense [5], Fit [5], Gifted Artist [5/level], Musical Ability [5/level], Reputation (Brilliant or fashionable artist) [Varies], Sensitive [5], Single-Minded [5], Versatile [5], or Voice [10].
■DisAdvantages: -30 points chosen from among Addiction [Varies], Bad Temper [-10*], Bully [-10*], Compulsive Behavior (Attention-Seeking) [-5*], Jealousy [-10], Laziness [-10], Manic-Depressive [-20], Nightmares [-5*], Obsession [-5* or -10*], Reputation (Unsavory or eccentric character) [Varies], Selfish [-5*], Skinny [-5], Stubbornness [-5], Wealth [-10 to -25], or Workaholic [-5].
■Primary Skills: One of Dancing (A) DX +3 [12]-14; Architecture, Performance, or Photography, all (A) IQ+3 [12]-15; Artist (any), Musical Composition, or Musical Instrument (any), all (H) IQ+2 [12]-14; Group Performance (any) (A) IQ+1 [4]-13 and 8 points in relevant prerequisites; or Singing (E) HT+4 [12]-14.
■Secondary Skills: One of Stage Combat (A) DX [2]-11; Current Affairs (High Culture) or Makeup, both (E) IQ+1 [2]-13; Acting, Connoisseur (of related art), Electronics Operation (Media), or Public Speaking, all (A) IQ [2]-12; or Body Language (A) Per [2]-13.
■Background Skills: One of Gesture or Savoir-Faire (High Society), both (E) IQ [1]-12; Fast-Talk or Streetwise, both (A) IQ-1 [1]-11; Carousing (E) HT [1]-10; Scrounging (E) Per [1]-13; or Urban Survival (A) Per-1 [1]-12.

　* Multiplied for self-control number; see p. B120.

□Customization Notes
　Even horror victims need more than three skills! These might be art-related; e.g., a painter in the preindustrial era may require Chemistry for compounding paints. Points in additional template skills suit dabblers, while skills for a boring day job can help make ends meet.