Egghead

Everything can be broken down and analyzed in order to understand how it works. Knowledge is a treasure and a joy—a puzzle to explore. Where the scholar is bookish, the Egghead is practical and thoroughly enjoys getting their hands dirty. Whether it’s wires and gears, valves and computational engines, or blood and bones, the Egghead likes to figure out what makes things tick. Perhaps an absent-minded genius or a razor-sharp virtuoso, the Egghead can easily become absorbed in the problem before them, leaving them exposed and unaware of what is actually happening around them. Depending on the pulp level of your game, the Egghead may be able to invent all manner of gizmos, useful or otherwise, see Weird Science for details.

Adjustments

• Core characteristic: choose either INT or EDU.
• Add 100 bonus points divided among any of the following skills: Anthropology, Appraise, Computer Use, Electrical Repair, Language Other (any), Library Use, Mechanical Repair, Operate Heavy Machinery, Science (any).
• Suggested occupations: Butler, Cult Leader, Doctor of Medicine, Engineer, Gentleman/Lady, Investigative Journalist, Mechanic, Priest, Scientist.
• Talents: any two.
• Suggested traits: knowledgeable, focused, tunnel vision, information Seeker, oblivious to surroundings, lack of common sense, tinkerer, irresponsible.