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Chosen of Bane	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 16:19:23 I'm writing a backstory for a new character and I'm trying to think of an occupation for my character's mother and I can use some help. She is from Triel and is a rather simple, uneducated woman. That's really the only requirements. The only thing that really pops into my head is Tavern Wench/Serving Girl but I feel that's a little cliche and would like something different. If anybody would like to chime in with some ideas it would be greatly appreciated. I checked Kuje's "Laborers of Toril" articles in the compendiums but most of those professions require education, and for the ideas I have for this person she really needs to be not only uneducated, but not not overly intelligent either. Thanks for any ideas...
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sleyvas	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 19:25:13 sex slave house slave field slave mine slave skeletal farmer foreman (foremistress?) bone carver Giant Spider tender silk spinner red dye #5 specialist Oh, wait, these are all for uneducated Thayan women <g>. Phillip aka Sleyvas
Kentinal	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 18:10:42 Milkmaid takes milk, most milk as a matter of course was made into butter or cheese. Cheeseman or Cheesewoman Butter Maker There is also a Butter craver, one that made imprints in butter.
Kaladorm	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 17:36:58 quote: Originally posted by Chosen of Bane Wow, I'm impressed with that list you just rattled off. Thanks for the replies... I stole it from Reefy a while back, send your thanks on to him
Kaladorm	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 17:35:58 quote: Originally posted by Chosen of Bane What do you call people who milks cows, makes cheese, or makes butter? I realize the simple answer would be "farmer", but I'm looking for a more specific name for any of these if one exists. Dairymaid for a female
Chosen of Bane	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 17:33:09 What do you call people who milks cows, makes cheese, or makes butter? I realize the simple answer would be "farmer", but I'm looking for a more specific name for any of these if one exists.
Kentinal	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 17:08:14 Oh one idea occured to me that does not require much education as well. Alewife, maker of beers and/or ale esential in Medieval times because clean drinking water was rare, making a beer in effect became a safe drink instead of water.
Chosen of Bane	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 17:01:19 Wow, I'm impressed with that list you just rattled off. Thanks for the replies...
Kaladorm	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 16:56:14 Actor � a person who acts in plays Apothecary � a chemist, druggist, or pharmacist Architect � a designer and supervisor of the construction of buildings Armourer � a maker, repairer, or keeper of armour Arrowsmith � a maker of arrowheads Assassin � a killer for hire Astrologer � a reader of stars and fates Baker � one who makes and sells bread and similar produce Bandit � robber, especially a member of an armed gang Banker � one who looks after money Barber � a surgeon, bloodletter, dentists and haircutter Barkeep � one who runs a bar Barmaid � one who serves patrons Barrister � a lawyer or one who pleads the case of another before a noble�s court Beggar � one who asks for food or money Bellfounder � a caster of bells Blacksmith � a worker of iron with a furnace and anvil Bloomer � a man who works an iron smelting forge Bladesmith � a smith who specialises in sword blades Bookbinder � a maker of books Bowyer � a maker of bows Brazier � a smith who works in brass, sometimes a travelling workman Brewer � a maker of ales, bitters, stouts and beer Bricklayer � a labourer who builds walls and buildings Butcher � a seller of meat Butler � chief male servant Carpenter � one who makes or repairs wooden structures Carrier � one who hauls messages or small goods Carter � a teamster, a hauler of goods Cartwright � a builder of wagons and carts Carver � a sculptor in wood Chandler � a maker of candles Chapman � a travelling peddler who normally frequents small villages Churl � a freedom farmer of some wealth Clerk � a scribe who generally handles business accounts Clockmaker � a maker of clocks Cobbler � a mender of old shoes Collier � a burner of charcoal for smelting Coppersmith � a copper worker Cook � one who cooks food Cooper � a barrel maker Cordwainer � a shoemaker Councillor � a member of a discussion group or governing body Crier � one who announces news and events Cutler � a maker of knives and silverware Dragoman � an official interpreter or guide Draper � a cloth merchant Dressmaker � a maker of dresses Dyer � one who dyes clothing Embroiderer � a needleworker who decorates fabric with intricate designs of thread Enameller � a jeweller specialising in enamel work Engineer � one who applies scientific principles to design or construction Engraver � a jeweller specialising in decorative engraving Farrier � a maker of horseshoes Fisherman � one who catches fish Fishmonger � a fish dealer Fletcher � an arrow maker Forester � an official responsible for the lord�s woodlands Fuller � a felt maker Furrier � a tailor of fur garments Gamekeeper � one who breeds game and prevents poaching Gardener � a cultivator of gardens and parks Gemcutter � a jeweller specialising in gemstones Gilder � a craftsman of gilt gold and silver Girdler � a maker of belts and girdles Glassblower � a maker of items made of glass Glazier � one who cuts and sets glass Glover � a maker of gloves Goatherd � a keeper of goats Goldbeater � a maker of gold foil Goldsmith � a jeweller who works with gold Governor � a senior administrator of a society or institution Grocer � a wholesaler, particularly of every-day items Groom � a man who tends horses Guard � one who guards people or objects Haberdasher � a merchant of small notions, thread, and needles Harpmaker � a maker of harps Hatter � one who makes hats Herald � a courtier skilled in etiquette and heraldry Herbalist � a practitioner of herbal cures Hewer � one who digs coal or other minerals Horner � a worker of horn Hosier � a maker of hose and garters Hosteller � an innkeeper Interpreter � a translator Ironmonger � a dealer, not maker, of ironwork Jester � a professional clown Jeweller � dealer in jewels and jewellery Joiner � a cabinet or furniture maker Knife-grinder � a sharpener of knives Labourer � one who does manual work Laundress � a washer and ironer of clothes Latoner � a brass-worker Leech � a non-clerical doctor Limeburner � a maker of lime for mortar Limner � a painter Linkboy � a lantern- or torch-bearer Locksmith � a maker and mender of locks Lutemaker � a maker of lutes Maid � a female servant Marbler � a cutter and carver of marble Mason � a worker in building stone, brick, and plaster Mercer � a cloth dealer Merchant � one who engages in trade Messenger � a bearer of a message Miller � a one who operates a grain mill Miner � one who works in a mine Minstrel � a singer or musician Minter � a maker of coins Nailsmith � a smith specialising in nails Navigator � one skilled in the arts of direction finding and navigation Noble � a person of titles and high social rank Painter � one who paints Parchment-maker � a maker of parchment Paviour � a mason specialised in paving streets Pewterer � one who works pewter Plasterer � a specialist in plastering Playwright � one who writes plays Ploughman � a worker of the field Porter � a hauler of goods Potter � a maker of metal, or alternatively, clay pots Poulterer � a dealer of chickens or other forms of poultry Priest � an official who performs religious ceremonies Prophet � one who predicts the future Pursemaker � a maker of purses Quarrier � one who digs and cuts stone Saddler �a maker of saddles Sage � a scholar Sailor � a member of a ship�s crew Saucemaker � a cook who specialises in preparing sauces Scribe � a secretary or one who can write Scrivener � a copyist Seamstress � one whose occupation is sewing Servant � a household worker Shearman � a man who trims the loose wool from the cloth to finish it Sheather � a maker of scabbards and knife sheaths Shepherd � a tender of sheep Shipwright � a builder of ships and boats Skinner � a butcher who prepares hides for tanning Slave � one owned by another and forced to work for them Soapmaker � a maker of soap Soldier � a member of an army Spurrier � a maker of spurs Spy � one employed to obtain secret information or watch others Swineherd � a keeper of pigs Tailor � a maker of men�s clothes Tanner � a leather-maker Teamster � a hauler of goods by wagon or cart Tilemaker � a maker of tiles Tinker � a travelling craftsman who repairs tin pots and similar items Tinner � a tin miner Trapper � one who traps animals for their fur Vintner � a maker of wines Waller � a mason who sets stones and brick for walls Waterleader � a water hauler Weaver � one who makes fabric Wheelwright � one who makes and repairs wheels Wiredrawer � a maker of wire Woodturner � a lathe-worker Writer � one who writes This list is by no means complete. Medieval occupations were highly specialised. A man might spend all his life working as a miner of iron and be considered to have a very different occupation from a miner of tin.
Faramicos	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 16:25:43 She could be a seamstres... She could work as a housekeeper for a noble family... Thats just what is on top of my head. If you cant use it, let me know, and i will give it a little more thought.
Kentinal	Posted - 21 Apr 2006 : 16:25:19 Farmer Seanstress A cook Day worker. Prositute of course is posible as well. Many common jobs, do not require a lot of education. Hech being a serving wrench one needs to be able to add and make change quickly, which could require more education then cooking.

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