Below is a list of Ralstaan Professions, linking to the rules for adopting these professions for a character. While this list is extensive to the point of exhaustiveness it is not, and nor will it ever be likely to be, complete. But before attempting to make additions read the setting and other professions carefully. You may well find that the names given below are misleading, or more extensive than they might appear at a glance and, more importantly, no setting in the Darkrealm is quite the same as the real world. Landsmen in Allornus can't do everything they did in the real middle ages, and many omissions have been made for good reason.
The tables below lists the only common player culture of Ralstaa - namely the Ral. Other races such as the Raak, Faerie Folk, Goblyns or Trols have simpler cultures and only exist in relatively small cells. When reading the table below assume that the frequency entries have the following meanings: Very Common Professions are those which entire communities can be founded on, and in an appropriate community (a Beggar is unlikely to be encountered in the depths of the Starwood) there are likely to be countless people adhering to this Profession. Common Professions are those essential to a community, but needed in smaller numbers, and even in a small village one might expect to find one individual of this profession, while larger settlements will have several. Rare Professions are not found in every settlement, and can either be found singly or in small groups in large settlements, or only in areas where their specific skillset is directly applicable. Very Rare Professions are those that are highly specialized and, perhaps not coincidentally, highly valued. While groups of these individuals might be mobile there are seldom more than a handful even in major cities. Extremely Rare Professions are usually either extremely skilled, or not of much use to society at large, but because there are so few of these individuals they are usually in high demand regardless of which is true.
category | sub-category | specific professions |
Agriculture | Farmer | Ackerman, Crofter, Dairymaid, Dung Carter, Farmer, Freibauer, Gardener, Hawker, hayward, Herder, Horse trainer, Ostler, Peasant, Plowman, Reaper, Serf, Sheepshearer, Thresher, Tillerman, Vintner, Woodcutter, Woolcomber, Yeoman |
Hunter | Falconer, Fewterer, Forester, Fowler, Gamekeeper, Huntsman, Master of Hounds, Parker, Rat Catcher, Trapper | |
Fisherman | Fisherman, Oyster Raker | |
Artist | Visual Art | Artisan, Fresco Painter, Glasspainter, Illuminator, Limner, Painter, Sculptor, Tiler |
Literary Art | Composer, Illuminator, Limner, Playwright, Poet, Writer | |
Craftsman | Common | Cobbler, Furrier, Tailor, Jeweler, Baker, Mason, Carpenter, Weaver, Chandler, Cooper, Haberdasher, Saddler, Butcher, Purse Maker, Buckle Maker, Blacksmith, Roofer, Locksmith, Ropemaker, Tanner, Rugmaker, Harness Maker, Bleacher, Cutler, Glover |
Leatherworker | Bottelier, Cobbler, Cordwainer, Currier, Girdler, Lorimer, Malemaker, Saddler, Tanner, Thonger, Vaginarius | |
Armorer or Weaponsmith | Armorsmith, Blacksmith, Bowyer, Fletcher, Knifesmith, Lancier, Linen-armorer, Mailmaker, Poleturner, Weaponsmith | |
Smith | Blacksmith, Brightsmith, Bronzefounder, Buckle Maker, Coppersmith, Farrier, Foundryman, Goldbeater, Knifesmith, Locksmith, Redsmith, Silversmith, Smelter, Spooner, Tinker, Tinsmith, Weaponsmith | |
Miscellaneous | Accoutrement Maker, Alabasterer, Architect, Arkwright, Artisan, Baker, Balancemaker, Basketmaker, Beekeeper, Beerbrewer, Bellfounder, Bellmaker, Besom maker, Billier, Bleacher, Blockcutter, Bodger, Bonecarver, Bookbinder, Brazier (occupation), Brewer, Bricker, Bricklayer, Broderer, Broom-dasher, Brushbinder, Builder, Butcher, Buttonmaker, Cabinetmaker, Calligrapher, Campaner, Canvasser, Carpenter, Cartographer, Cartwright, Chainmaker, Chandler, Charcoalburner, Cheesemaker, Chicken Butcher, Clockmaker, Clothier, Coiner, Combmaker, Cooper, Cutler, Delver, Diamantaire, Disher, Draper, Drycooper, Drywaller, Dyer, Embroiderer, Engraver, Fabricshearer, Feltmaker, Fewtrer, Fuller, Furniture Maker, Furrier, Gemcutter, Gilder, Glassblower, Glazier, Glover, Gravedigger, Grinder, Harness Maker, Hatmaker, Horner, Ivorist, Jeweler, Joiner, Knacker, Knapper, Lacemaker, Lampwright, Lanternmaker, Lapidary, Latoner, Leadworker, Limner, Linen-Armorer, Linener, Linenspinner, Lutemaker, Luthier, Mailer, Mapmaker, Marler, Marleywoman, Mason, Master Builder, Meat Butcher, Miller, Milliner, Miner, Miniaturist, Minter, Mintmaster, Moneyer, Mirrorer, Nailmaker, Nedeller, Netmaker, Oilmaker, Papermaker, Parchmenter, Pasteler, Pattenmaker, Perfumer, Pewterer, Physician, Pinmaker, Plasterer, Plattner, Plumber, Pointer, Pot Mender, Potter, Printer, Purser, Purse Maker, Quarryman, Quilter, Rectifier, Reedmaker, Roofer, Roper, Ropemaker, Rugmaker, Sailmaker, Saltboiler, Salter, Sawyer, Seamstress, Shingler, Shipwright, Siever, Silk-Maker, Silk-Mercer, Silk-Dyer, Silk-Carder, Spinner, Stonecarver, Stonecutter, Stonemason, Tailor, Tallowchandler, Tapestrymaker, Tapicer, Tasseler, Thacker, Threadmaker, Tile-burner, Tile-theeker, Tile maker, Treen maker, Turner, Upholder, Vintner, Waxchandler, Weaver, Webber, Wheeler, Wheelwright, Wiredrawer, Woodcarver, Woodcutter, Woodturner | |
Criminal | Thief | Bandit, Boothaler, Burglar, Charlatan, Conman, Cutpurse, Diver (criminal), Fence (criminal), Footpad, Pickpocket, Poacher, Quack, Shill |
Entertainer | Musician | Bard, Fiddler, Harper, Jongleur, Lutenist, Minstrel, Musician, Nakerer, Piper, Singer |
Performer | Actor, Barker, Bear-Ward, Dancer, Fool, Jester, Juggler, Mummer, Player (actor), Playwright, Poet, Skald, Storyteller, Troubadour, Tumbler | |
Government | Ale-Conner, Bailiff, Captain, Catchpole, Chamberlain, Chancellor, Chancery Clerk, Cofferer, Constable, Diplomat, Emperor, Exchequer, Guardsman, Hayward, Herald, Jailer, Judge, King, Knight, Lady, Liner, Lord High Steward, Noble, Prince, Pursuivant, Reeve, Seneschal, Sheriff, Steward, Summoner (law), Tax Collector, Toll Keeper, Town Crier, Treasurer, Woodward | |
Merchant | Acater, Alewife, Apothecary, Banker, Beer Seller, Boothman, Chapman, Collier, Colporteur, Costermonger, Drover, Eggler, Fishmonger, Fruitier, Fueller, Glass Seller, Greengrocer, Guild Master, Harberdasher, Hay Merchant, Hetheleder, Innkeeper, Ironmonger, Lighterman, Linen-Draper, Mercer, Milkmaid, Oil Merchant, Old-Clothes Dealer, Oynter, Peddler, Pie Seller, Plumer, Poulter, Ragpicker, Shrimper, Skinner, Spice Merchant, Spicer, Stationer, Taverner, Thresher, Unguentary, Waferer, Waterseller, Weirkeeper, Wine Seller, Wood Seller, Woodmonger, Wool Stapler | |
Military | Soldier | Arbalestier, Archer, Argolet, Bodyguard, Captain, Drummer, Freelance, Guardsman, Halberdier, Knifeman, Knight, Mercenary, Militia, Pikeman, Reaver, Scout, Sergeant, Spearman, Spy, Squire, Warrior |
Siege Engineer | Bombardier, Pioneer (siege), Sapper, Siege Engineer | |
Officer | Admiral, Captain, Marshal | |
Camp Follower | Armorer, Bowyer, Camp Cook, Camp Follower, Cartwright, Fletcher, Harlot, Lancier, Linen-Armorer, Knifesmith, Mercenary, Pioneer (siege), Poleturner, Sapper, Scout, Siege Engineer, Blacksmith, Spy, Weaponsmith | |
Religion | Abbess, Abbot, Almoner, Archbishop, Beadle, Beguine, Bishop, Canon, Cantor, Cardinal, Cathar Prefect, Chantry Priest, Chaplain, Clark, Clerk, Colporteur, Curate, Friar, Metropolitan Bishop, Monk, Nun, Ostiary, Palmer, Pardoner, Parish Priest, Pilgrim, Pope, Priest, Primate, Sacristan, Sexton, Summoner, Theologian | |
Sailor | Bargeman, Boatman, Boatwright, Canaller, Ferryman, Fisherman, Hobbler, Lighter Man, Mariner, Navigator, Riverboat Pilot, Sail Maker, Sailor, Sea Captain, Ship's Captain, Shipchandler, Ship Provisioner, Shipwright, Waterman | |
Scholar | Alchemist, Apothecary, Astrologer, Barber-Chirurgeon, Calligrapher, Cartographer, Courtier, Dean, Herald, Herbalist, Librarian, Mathematician, Poet, Philosopher, Professor, Quack, Scribe, Scrivener, Tutor | |
Service Industry | Common | Barber-Chirurgeon, Bather, Copyist, Doctor, Laundress, Maidservant, Porter, Restaurateur, Water Carrier |
Prostitute | Bawd, Courtesan, Harlot, Stewsman | |
Servant | Accomptant, Accoucheur, Accoucheus, Accountant, Actuary, Attendent, Bagger, Bailiff, Barber-Chirurgeon, Barrister, Bartender, Bath Attendent, Bather, Bodyguard, Bodyservant, Butler, Camp Cook, Camp Follower, Carman, Carter, Cartier, Carver, Ceiler, Cellarer, Chamberlain, Chimney Sweep, Chirurgeon, Clouter, Coistsell, Cook, Copyist, Courtesan, Courtier, Cowherd, Currier, Dairymaid, Dapifer, Ditcher, Diver, Doctor, Dog Trainer, Drayman, Dresser, Dung Carter, Executioner, Famulus, Farrier, Ferryman, Fortune Teller, Gong Farmer, Groom, Guide, Harlot, Herald, Horseleech, Hurdle Maker, Innkeeper, Lady's Maid, Laundress, Lawyer, Leech, Legerdemainist, Link Boy, Link Man, Maid, Maidservant, Marshal, Messenger, Midwife, Miller, Napier, Nurse, Panter, Paperer (needlemaking), Pavior, Pavyler, Pissprophet, Poet, Porter, Potboy, Privycleaner, Procurator, Quartermaster, Rag and Bone Man, Raker, Rat Catcher, Restaurateur, Riveter, Royal Food Taster, Sawbones, Scullion, Scribe, Seneschal, Serf, Servant, Smelter, Solicitor, Sperviter, Stablehand, Stabler, Stainer, Steward, Stillroom, Tapster, Teamster, Toad Doctor, Trencherman, Userer, Valet, Wagoner, Waller, Water Carrier, Wattler, Weeper, Wetnurse | |
Unemployed | Beggar, Buffoon, Crofter, Gardner, Hermit, Housewife, Landlord, Noble, Pilgrim, Spinster, Tenter, Transient, Urchin, Vagabond |