Roles are a kind of general category for the part a character plays on the stage of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Your character will likely have an occupation that is more specific than Role, and this can be listed on your +finger under "Title".
If none of the Role categories seem to fit, "Other" is an acceptable choice. If you feel that there is a category of Roles that should be represented, feel free to bring it to staff and they will consider adding it to the list. One role must be picked with Two Roles being the maximum.
Academic
Practitioners of the liberal arts. Examples: scholar, author, museum curator
((Tag: role:academic ))
Administrator
Supervises and manages operations and workers. Examples: office manager, school principal, mayor
((Tag: role:administrator ))
Animal Worker
Works with animals. Examples: trainer, breeder, rancher, veterinarian
((Tag: role:animal-worker ))
Artist
Practices some form of creative, physical art. Examples: painter, sculptor, graphic designer
((Tag: role:artist ))
Clergy
Provides spiritual or religious guidance to others. Examples: minister, preacher, medicine man, rabbi, imam
((Tag: role:clergy ))
Clerk
Does menial office work. Examples: receptionist, mail room worker, data entry operator
((Tag: role:clerk ))
Criminal
Makes a living by breaking the law. Examples: thief, gangster, mugger, hustler
((Tag: role:criminal ))
Homemaker
Cares for the household and children. Examples: stay-at-home parent, nanny/governess, babysitter
((Tag: role:homemaker ))
Journalist
Reports or comments on important events. Examples: reporter, columnist, newspaper publisher
((Tag: role:journalist ))
Laborer
Performs physically challenging work that requires little or no specialized training. Examples: field hand, construction worker, factory worker
((Tag: role:laborer ))
Law Enforcer
Upholds and enforces the law. Examples: deputy Sheriff, forestry ranger, FBI special agent
((Tag: role:law-enforcer ))
Medic
Heals the sick and injured. Examples: physician, surgeon, nurse, field medic
((Tag: role:medic ))
Merchant
Sells goods for a profit. Usually does not make goods. Examples: shopkeeper, traveling salesman
((Tag: role:merchant ))
Other
For those occupations not on the list. Examples: Lestranges
((Tag: role:other ))
Outdoorsman
Uses survival skills. Examples: hunter, trail guide, survivalist
((Tag: role:outdoorsman ))
Performer
Entertains by performance. Examples: dancer, singer, musician, actor, comedian
((Tag: role:performer ))
Professional
Practices skills acquired through specialized schooling. Examples: lawyer, accountant, architect, civil engineer
((Tag: role:professional ))
Scientist
Studies the physical sciences and performs experiments. Examples: physicist, botanist, medical researcher
((Tag: role:scientist ))
Security
Guards and keeps watch to protect valuables or people. Examples: night watchman, bodyguard, bouncer
((Tag: role:security ))
Service Worker
Works in a service industry, often directly with customers. Examples: sales clerk, waiter, cashier, cleaner
((Tag: role:service-worker ))
Sex Worker
Performs sexual acts for pay. Examples: prostitute, exotic dancer, phone sex operator
((Tag: role:sex-worker ))
Student
A learner, still gaining needed skills. Examples: middle school student, high school student, college student
((Tag: role:student ))
Teacher
Instructs others in learning new skills and knowledge. Examples: Kindergarten teacher, school coach, college professor
((Tag: role:teacher ))
Technician
Repairs, maintains, and possibly designs machines and technology. Examples: auto mechanic, computer technician, mechanical engineer
((Tag: role:technician ))
Tradesman
Works with hands at a trade or craft. Examples: farmer, welder, carpenter, cosmetologist, firefighter, gardener
((Tag: role:tradesman ))
Transporter
Moves goods or people, typically by vehicle. Examples: taxi driver, bus driver, mail carrier, bike messenger
((Tag: role:transporter ))
Vagrant
Relies on charity and survival skills.
((Tag: role:vagrant ))