Post by SLAYER on Feb 17, 2014 16:42:36 GMT
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Merchants & Service
Perhaps the most diverse sector of society, merchants have the ability to interact with almost everyone. Business owners can become very wealthy and establish reputations with or without titles.
Apothecary
Architect
Baker
Banker
Blacksmith
Bookbinder
Bowyer – bow craftsman
Brazier – brass worker
Brewer
Carpenter
Cartographer – map maker
Chandler – candle maker, sometimes soap maker
Chapman – a travelling peddler
Clerk
Cobbler – shoe maker
Cooper – barrel maker
Draper – cloth merchant
Gardener
Glazier – glass worker, including windows
Grocer
Innkeeper
Jeweler
Laundress
Link Boy – carries lamps at night
Locksmith
Maid
Mason
Mercer – textile merchant
Porter – carries baggage
Potter
Tailor
Tanner – leather maker
Thatcher – roof repairs
Usurer – a moneylender with excessive interest rates, different from banker
Weaver
Legal & Judicial
Professions in the legal and judicial system present opportunities for status in society without being born into the aristocracy. Some of the gentry might hold these positions, but most in these professions will not have a title.
Bailiff – presides over arrests and executions
Chamberlain – custodian of a royal or high noble residence
Chancellor – secretary to a king or noble
Constable – head of peace-keeping law enforcement
Diplomat
Exchequer – administrator of royal funds
Jailer
Judge
Entertainment
Although the entertainers themselves may not hold prestigious positions in society, they nevertheless have the opportunity to be in illustrious company at court if they are well liked. If not, then they are likely to perform on street corners and in taverns.
Bard – compose and recite epic poems
Illuminator – paint manuscripts
Musician
Painter
Player – actor
Agriculture
The backbone of society is its agriculture. Even before and after the feudal system, the land was owned by the crown or nobles and worked by commoners in their employ. Typically, everything living in the realm is considered property of the crown, including game.
Farmer
Fisherman
Forester
Hunter
Ostler – cares for horses
Academics
Although not open to all parts of society, academics are nevertheless an important part of society. Academics typically only come from wealthy or titled families, although the aristocracy may reserve a place for a young servant.
Alchemist – chemist
Librarian
Mathematician
Philosopher
Professor
Scholar
Scrivener – scribe
Tutor
You may add more to this list. These are some suggestions. With thanks to Heatherbee.
THANKYOU
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