Call of Cthulhu Starter Set — What to Open and Why

Starter Set Books (Read-me-first order)

1. Book 1 — Alone Against the Flames (Anniversary v1.1)
   A solo, choose-your-path tutorial adventure. No Keeper or group needed. It quietly teaches core mechanics as you play: making skill tests on a d100, applying bonus/penalty dice, resisting SAN loss, taking damage, and making choices under pressure. Ideal first step before any group scenario. Estimated time: ~1–2 hours.
   book_1_alone_against_the_flame_anniversary_edition_v1.1.pdf
2. Book 2 — Introductory Rules (Anniversary)
   Condensed 7th-edition rules used by all starter scenarios. Covers characteristics & skills, rolling under a skill (Regular/Hard/Extreme success), opposed rolls, bonus/penalty dice, combat basics (attacks, damage, injuries), healing, and sanity (loss, temporary/indefinite bouts). Use this as the table reference while you play.
   coc_starter_set_-_book_2_introductory_rules_anniversary_edition.pdf
3. Book 3 — Scenarios (Anniversary)
   Keeper book containing three linked learning scenarios:
   • Paper Chase — Compact mystery, great for one Keeper + one player (or a small group). Focuses on investigation tempo and basic tests.
   • Edge of Darkness — A classic haunted story for a small group. Emphasizes teamwork, research, and consequences.
   • Dead Man Stomp — 1920s jazz-age chaos with a faster pace; mixes investigation with tense scenes.
   Recommended order: Paper Chase → Edge of Darkness → Dead Man Stomp.
   coc_starter_set_-_book_3_scenarios_anniversary_edition.pdf
4. Book 4 — Handouts
   Player-facing props: letters, clippings, maps, and notes for the scenarios in Book 3. Print or share digitally. Handouts are typically labeled by scenario—give these to players when the text tells you they discover them.
   coc_starter_set_-_book_4_handouts.pdf
5. Blank Character Sheet (2021 print)
   Blank 7e character sheet for printing and handwriting. Handy if you want to make your own investigator instead of using the pregens.
   Character Sheets/CoC Character Sheet 2021 Print.pdf

Character Sheets (Printable)

Pregenerated investigators and a blank sheet for handwriting. Use these for the group scenarios in Book 3.

• Jesse Williams Character Sheet
  Printable sheet. If it’s named (e.g., “Jesse Williams”), it’s a pregenerated investigator from the Starter Set; otherwise it’s the blank 7e sheet.
  Character Sheets/Jesse Williams - Character Sheet.pdf
• Keiko Cain Character Sheet
  Printable sheet. If it’s named (e.g., “Jesse Williams”), it’s a pregenerated investigator from the Starter Set; otherwise it’s the blank 7e sheet.
  Character Sheets/Keiko Cain - Character Sheet.pdf
• Lois Russo Character Sheet
  Printable sheet. If it’s named (e.g., “Jesse Williams”), it’s a pregenerated investigator from the Starter Set; otherwise it’s the blank 7e sheet.
  Character Sheets/Lois Russo - Character Sheet.pdf
• Nevada Jones Character Sheet
  Printable sheet. If it’s named (e.g., “Jesse Williams”), it’s a pregenerated investigator from the Starter Set; otherwise it’s the blank 7e sheet.
  Character Sheets/Nevada Jones - Character Sheet.pdf
• Wentworth Averbury Character Sheet
  Printable sheet. If it’s named (e.g., “Jesse Williams”), it’s a pregenerated investigator from the Starter Set; otherwise it’s the blank 7e sheet.
  Character Sheets/Wentworth Averbury - Character Sheet.pdf

Character Sheets (Auto-Calc / Editable)

PDF form versions where fields can be typed and totals often auto-calculate in most PDF readers—handy for online play or sharing digitally.

• Jesse Williams Editable Character Sheet
  Editable/form-fill sheet. Use if you prefer typing values or playing online.
  Auto-Calc Character Sheets/Jesse Williams - Editable Character Sheet.pdf
• Keiko Cain Editable Character Sheet
  Editable/form-fill sheet. Use if you prefer typing values or playing online.
  Auto-Calc Character Sheets/Keiko Cain - Editable Character Sheet.pdf
• Lois Russo Editable Character Sheet
  Editable/form-fill sheet. Use if you prefer typing values or playing online.
  Auto-Calc Character Sheets/Lois Russo - Editable Character Sheet.pdf
• Nevada Jones Editable Character Sheet
  Editable/form-fill sheet. Use if you prefer typing values or playing online.
  Auto-Calc Character Sheets/Nevada Jones - Editable Character Sheet.pdf
• Wentworth Avebury Editable Character Sheet
  Editable/form-fill sheet. Use if you prefer typing values or playing online.
  Auto-Calc Character Sheets/Wentworth Avebury - Editable Character Sheet.pdf

Cover Art

• Starter Set Cover (Lin Hsiang)
  Cover artwork image—use for your game listing, invitation, or VTT splash.
  call_of_cthulhu_starter_set_cover_-_lin_hsiang.png

Play Online (Roll20)

You don't even need dice. Create an account here: https://app.roll20.net. You can select the Call of Cthulhu (7th Edition) character sheet, and you can use the player sheet to roll as instructed. Or use one of the sheets above.