Roles

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 ))

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