Priest, minister, imam, rabbi . . . whatever the denomination, they (theoretically) already believe in something more than sense and science can confirm. If a clergyman is attached to a particular church, he’ll often get involved its congregation’s problems -- some of which may be horrific.
For millennia, it was a major part of the clergy’s job to oppose the evil supernatural, from witches to demons to the unquiet dead. Even today, specially trained clerics (e.g., Catholic exorcists) act as supernatural “troubleshooters,” and can become involved in adventures worldwide.

■Attributes: ST 10 [0]; DX 10 [0]; IQ 12 [40]; HT 11 [10].
■Secondary Characteristics: Dmg 1d-2/1d; BL 20 lbs.; HP 10 [0]; Will 12 [0]; Per 12 [0]; FP 11 [0]; BS 5.25 [0]; BM 5 [0].
■Advantages: Clerical Investment [5]; Language (scriptural or liturgical; Accented) [4]; Religious Rank 2 [10]; and Status 1 [0]†. ● 15 points chosen from amongWill +1 to +3 [5/level], Allies (Congregation or elders) [Varies],
Blessed [10], Charisma [5/level], Devotion [5/level], Higher Purpose [5], Language Talent [10], Languages [2 to 6/language], Musical Ability [5/level], Religious Rank 3+ [5/level], Sensitive or Empathy [5 or 15], Spirit Empathy [10], True Faith [15], or Voice [10].
■DisAdvantages: -30 points chosen from among Charitable [-15*], Compulsive Behavior (Religious Observance) [-5*], Compulsive Generosity [-5*], Disciplines of Faith [-5 to -15], Fanaticism [-15], Honesty [-10*], Intolerance (Religious) [-5 or -10], Pacifism [-5 to -30], Sense of Duty (Coreligionists, All humanity, or All Creation) [-10, -15, or -20], Truthfulness [-5*], Vow [-5 to -15], or Wealth [-10 or -15].
■Primary Skills: Public Speaking (A) IQ [2]-12; Religious Ritual (own religion) (H) IQ+1 [8]-13; and Theology (same) (H) IQ [4]-12.
■Secondary Skills: Two of Hidden Lore (any), Poetry, Research, or Teaching, all (A) IQ [2]-12; Expert Skill (Demonology or Thanatology), Musical Composition, or Musical Instrument (any), all (H) IQ-1 [2]-11; Singing (E) HT+1 [2]-12; Mental Strength (E) Will+1 [2]-13; or Exorcism or Meditation, both (H) Will-1 [2]-11.
■Background Skills: Area Knowledge (Parish) (E) IQ+1 [2]-13. ● A total of 6 points in Administration (IQ/A), Detect Lies (Per/H), Diplomacy (IQ/H), First Aid (IQ/E), History (any) (IQ/H), Leadership (IQ/A), Literature (IQ/H), Naturalist (IQ/H), Occultism (IQ/A), Psychology (IQ/H), or Writing (IQ/A).

　* Multiplied for self-control number; see p. B120.
　† Status 1 is free from Religious Rank 2 for any religion that can be openly professed in the setting.

□Customization Notes
　Scriptural or liturgical languages include those in which holy texts are written (e.g., Sanskrit, Tibetan, Classical Arabic, Aramaic, Greek, and Old Norse), religious rites are performed (e.g., Latin and Old Slavonic), or both (e.g., Hebrew). Clerical requirements, tasks, and range of interests vary by religion, setting, and position in the church hierarchy (if any). In many settings, clerics enjoy Legal Immunity of some variety (usually the 5-point level).
Some churches might count as Patrons, providing living expenses, limited research facilities, and possibly even resources to combat supernatural horrors.