Medieval-Fantasy Type Jobs List: 2025 Edition
This is a re-upload of my previous list from 2018, this time updated with even more jobs, roles, and titles for aspiring fantasy writers to give their characters. Enjoy!
Abbot; Abbess
Academic/Professor (history, science, economics)
Acolyte
Acrobat
Actor; Actress
Admiral
Adventurer
Adviser (royal, military)
Aegis (Royal Protector)
Alchemist
Alienist (legal psychiatrist)
Almoner (Alms for the poor?)
Ambassador
Animal trainer (dogs, falcons, horses)
Antiquarian
Apothecary
Apprentice
Arbalest (crossbowman)
Arcanist (studies magic)
Archer
Architect
Armorer/Armorsmith
Artificer (technician)
Artist
Assassin
Astrologer
Astronomer
Auctioneer
Author, Nonfiction
Bachelor; Bachelorette
Bailiff
Baker; Baxter
Bandit/Brigand
Banker
Barbarian
Barber
Bard
Barkeep/Bartender
Baron; Baroness
Bathhouse Attendant
Beast Tamer/Master
Beekeeper
Beggar
Berserker
Bishop
Blacksmith
Bladesmith
Bodyguard
Bookbinder
Bounty Hunter
Boxer (fisticuffs)
Brawler
Brewer; Brewster (ale/beer)
Broker
Butcher
Butler
Cabin Boy
Candlemaker
Captain
Caravaneer
Cardinal
Caregiver
Caretaker
Carpenter
Carriage Driver
Carter/Carrier (Medieval truck driver)
Cataphract (armored heavy cavalry)
Chainsmith
Chamberlain (lord’s principal assistant)
Champion
Chancellor
Chandler (candle seller)
Chaplain
Chariot Racer
Cheesemaker
Chemist
Chieftain
Chimneysweep
City Guard/Guardsman
Clergyman
Cleric
Clerk
Cobbler (mends shoes)
Collector
Commander
Commissary
Commodore
Confectioner (Sweet Maker/Chocolatier)
Confessor
Confidant
Consort
Constable; Marshal
Convict
Cook; Pastry Chef
Cooper (barrels/buckets)
Copyist/Scribe
Cordwainer (Shoemaker)
Councilor
Count; Countess
Courier
Crusader
Cultist
Curate (parish assistant clergyman)
Curator
Dancer
Dandy (fancy-dressed individual)
Deacon
Dentist
Deprived
Detective
Diplomat
Diva
Dockworker
Doctor/Physician
Domestic Servants (laundry, kitchen, cleaning)
Dragonrider
Dressmaker
Druid
Drunkard
Duelist
Duke; Duchess
Dyer
Ealdorman (high-ranking village head)
Embroiderer
Emissary
Emperor; Empress
Enchanter
Enforcer of Laws against Rich Clothes
Engineer (Textile, Mechanical, Experimental, Siege)
Escapist
Executioner
Explorer
Falconer
Fanatic
Farmer/Farmhand
Farrier (horse Shoes)
Fighter (Gladiator/Arena/Pit)
Fisherman
Fishmonger
Flagellant
Fletcher (crafts arrows)
Florist
Footman
Foreman
Fortune Teller
Foundryman
Friar
Furniture Maker
Gardener
Gatekeeper
General
Glazier (glass maker)
Gong Farmer (latrine attendant)
Governor
Grave Robber
Gravedigger
Grocer
Guardian
Guru
Hack Driver
Halberdier
Harbinger
Harbormaster
Hatter
Hay Seller
Headsman; Hangman
Healer; Midwife
Hellion
Herald
Herbalist
Hermit
Hero
Hierophant
Highwayman
Horologist (Clock/Watch maker)
Houndmaster
Housekeeper
Housewife/husband
Hunter
Idol
Illuminator
Illusionist
Importer; Exporter
Innkeeper
Inquisitor
Inspector
Interpreter
Inventor (potions, weapons, science)
Investigator
Jailer
Jarl
Jester/Fool
Jeweler
Judge/Justiciar
King/Monarch
Knife Thrower
Knight
Laborer
Lady-in-Waiting
Lawyer
Leper
Linguist
Locksmith
Logger/Lumberjack
Lookout
Lord Protector
Lord/Lady (Royal Title)
Loremaster
Maestro
Mage
Magician (performer)
Magistrate
Maid
Maiden
Majordomo
Man-at-Arms
Mapmaker (Cartographer)
Marauder
Mason
Master of Ceremonies
Master of Horse/Stablemaster
Master-at-Arms
Mayor
Medic
Medium
Mendicant
Mercenary/Sellsword
Merchant (cloth, jewels, food, building materials)
Messenger
Miller
Miner
Minister
Minstrel; Jongleur
Mistress
Money Changer
Monk, Nun
Musician (military, entertainer)
Navigator
Necromancer
Nobleman/woman
Nomad
Nurse
Nursemaid/Wetnurse
Occultist
Official
Oracle
Orator (public speaker)
Outcast
Outlander
Outlaw
Outsider
Page
Painter
Paladin
Papermaker
Paramour
Parchment and Ink Seller
Pardoner (scam artist)
Pariah
Parson
Peasant
Peddler
Philosopher
Pilgrim
Pirate
Playwright
Plunderer
Poacher
Poet; Literary Author
Polymath (Knower of Everything)
Pontiff/Pope
Porter
Potioneer
Potter
Praetor
Preacher
Priest; Priestess
Prince; Princess
Prisoner (hard labor)
Produce Vendor
Prophet; Prophetess
Prostitute/Concubine; Courtesan
Provost
Pyromancer
Quartermaster
Queen
Raider
Ranger
Rat Catcher
Rebel
Recluse
Record Keeper
Recruit
Regent
Researcher
Ringmaster
Rogue
Ropemaker
Royal Huntsman
Saboteur
Saddler (Yo mama!)
Safecracker
Sage
Sailor
Salt Seller
Salter or Daysalter (makes/sells salt)
Scholar
Schoolmaster; Teacher
Scout
Sculptor
Sentinel
Seraph
Serf
Shaman
Sheriff
Shieldmaiden
Shipwright
Shopowner
Skald
Slave Trader/Catcher
Slave/Thrall
Smelter
Smith (Gold/Silver)
Smuggler
Sniper
Soldier
Sorcerer/Sorceress
Spell Caster
Spellblade
Spinster; Spinner (yarn/thread)
Spy
Squire
Stablehand
Stained-Glass Artist
Steward
Stoker
Stonemason
Storyteller
Stranger
Street Cleaner
Street Performer
Strongman/woman
Summoner (law officer)
Surgeon
Swashbuckler
Tailor
Tanner (leather)
Taxman/Tax Collector
Templar
Thane
Thatcher (thatched roofs)
Thief (burglar, pick-pocket, mugger)
Thug
Torturer
Town Crier (Hear ye! Hear ye!)
Toymaker
Tracker
Trader
Trapper (traps animals)
Traveler
Treasure Hunter
Trickster
Troubadour
Tutor
Undertaker
Vagabond
Vagrant
Valet (body servant)
Vestal
Veteran
Vicar
Viceroy (monarchy representative)
Viking
Viscount; Viscountess
Vizier
Wagoneer
Walker or Fuller
Wanderer
Ward
Warden
Warlock; Witch
Warlord
Warrior
Watchman
Weapons Instructor
Weaver; Webster (fabric, rugs, baskets)
Wheelwright (makes wheels)
Wisewoman/man
Witch Doctor
Witch Hunter
Wizard
Wood-carver
Wool-carder
Wrestler
Writer
Yeoman
Zealot
Zoologist