ACROBAT - Acrobats are very popular entertainers and often get their skill from years of practice and dedication
ARMORER - Armor has to be uniquely made to fit its wearer and is a specialty taken on by a skilled Blacksmith.
APOTHECARY - An Apothecy dispenses remedies made from herbs with the most skilled having a place within most royal courts.
ASTROLOGER - An astrologer studies the stars and planets.
BAILIFF - A bailiff manages the castle estate or estates of farms.
BAKER - Bread is a staple for daily life, a skilled baker can find work almost anywhere.
BARBER - A Barber has many occupations in relation to personal care. Barbers cut hair but would also serve as dentists, surgeons and blood-letters.
BARD - A poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with a particular oral tradition. Many play instruments such as the lute, the most skilled Bards study at the College of Bards in Seolia, however anyone with a knack for rhyming may call themselves a bard.
BLACKSMITH - The Blacksmith is one of the most important, albeit lowly, occupations. Blacksmiths forge weapons, sharpen weapons and repair armor.
BOATSWAIN - An officer on a ship whose job is to take care of the main body of the ship and all the ship's equipment
BOTTLER - A Bottler had a responsible occupation and was in charge of the Bottlery which was intended for storing and dispensing wines and other expensive provisions.
BUTLER - The Butler was responsible for the castle cellar and was in charge of large butts of beer. The room in the castle called the Buttery was intended for storing and dispensing beverages, especially ale.
BOWER OR BOWYER - The Bowyer manufactured bows, arrows and crossbows
CANDLEMAKER - The Candlemaker made candles to light the castle. Candles were supplemented by lighting from torches, lanterns and rush dips.
CARPENTER - The occupation of the Carpenter was diverse. Carpenters built furniture, roofing, siege engines and wood paneling. Carpenter: a skilled craftsman who shaped or made things of wood. Carpenters were highly skilled and considered to be elite tradesmen
CASTELLAN - Castellan was the occupation of the person who had been appointed as Custodian, or in charge of, the castle
CHAMBERLAIN - The title originated with an officer of a royal household who was responsible for the Chamber, which included the administration of the king's household's budget. This occupation was later extended to collecting revenues and paying expenses
CHANCELLOR - A chancellor was a secretary to a Noble or Royal person
CHAPLAIN - The Chaplain is responsible for the religious activities of a castle servants and Men at arms. The duties might also include that of a clerk and keeping accounts.
CLERK - A Clerk was employed to keep accounts
CLOTHIER - Clothiers made clothes for the nobles and required having a knowledge of various fine and expensive materials
CONSTABLE - Medieval Occupations & Jobs
Constable was the occupation of the person who had been appointed as Custodian, or in charge of, the castle
COOK - Cook was employed in the castle kitchens roasting, broiling, and baking food in the fireplaces and ovens.
CORDWAINER - A Cordwainer was a Shoemaker or Cobbler, a craftsman who made shoes
COTTAR - A Cottar was one of the lowest peasant occupations, undertaken by the old or infirm, who had a series of low duties including swine-herd, prison guard and other menial tasks
COURTESAN - Harlot, Prostitute, Escort, varying in skill and experience levels they may work independently or as a part of a larger organization. Karmat famously has a brothel that rivals any lord’s estate, called only ‘The Rose,’ the men and women within are trained to use their skills as a means of gathering information.
DITCHER - Ditcher a labourer who dug castle moats and foundations
EWERER - A Ewerer brought and heated water for the noble
FLETCHER - The Fletcher crafted and manufactured bows and the flights of arrows
GARDENER - The Gardener needed a knowledge of herbs and plants. A Gardeners work was critical to the safety and protection of a castle - castle walls had to be kept clear of ivy or anything else that could be used to climb the castle walls and gardeners were expected to dig defensive ditches
GUARD - It is the duty of the guard to patrol the cities and the roads of their respective country. Any man or woman can be trained as a guard, their palms are easiest to grease as they typically are not required to swear any oaths and answer directly to the Watch and Knights.
HERALD OR HARKER - A Herald was a knights assistant and an expert advisor on heraldry. The Herald (or Harker) would declare announcements on behalf of the King or Noble to the public. Normally this was done on a given day when the public would assemble at the base of a castle tower or in the town square and the Herald would shout out the news
HERBALIST - A Herbalist was usually a member of a religious order such as a monk or friar who would plant and maintain medicinal plants, roots and herbs.
JANITOR - The Janitor, or Porter, was responsible for the main Castle entrance and for the guardrooms. The Janitor also insured that no one entered or left the castle without permission
JESTER - The Jester also referred to as the Fool entertained the court
KEEPER OF THE WARDROBE - The room in the castle called the wardrobe was intended as a dressing room and storage room for clothes and used by Lord of the castle. The Keeper of the Wardrobe was in charge of the tailors and laundress.
KNIGHT - It was the duty of a Knight to learn how to fight and so serve their Lord according to the Code of Chivalry. Weapon practise included enhancing skills in the two-handed sword, battle axe, mace, dagger and lance.
MARSHAL - Marshal was the officer in charge of a household's horses, carts, wagons, containers and the transporting of goods.
MESSENGER - Messengers were lesser diplomats of the lord who carried receipts, letters, and commodities. The occupation of a Messenger was often dangerous as if the message delivered was less than favorable the Messenger was often the victim of the incurred anger of the recipient leading to the saying "Don't kill the messenger". Messengers were eventually made exempt from punishment by Law due to the news they delivered.
MINSTREL - Minstrels provided Castle entertainment in the form of singing and playing musical instruments. Minstrels often would record the deeds of heroic knights in songs giving the knight great publicity and establishing respect and additional status
MONEYLENDER - Moneylenders are bankers and often employ mercenaries to collect any outstanding debts. Dazezia has the largest bank in the world and it’s rumored that every country owes at least some amount of money to them.
Mummer - Skilled in disguise and camouflage, they traditionally wear masks and practice miming as a means of entertainment. Travelling troupes of these Mummers are often seen in the Summer time.
PAGE - The life of a castle Page would start at a very young age - seven years old. A Page was junior to a Squire. It was the duty of a Page to wait at table, care for the Lord's clothes and assist them in dressing. The Page was provided with a uniform of the colours and livery of the Lord.
PAINTER - Castles were highly colorful and the services of painters were often required
PORTER - The Janitor, or Porter, was responsible for the main Castle entrance and for the guardrooms. The Porter also insured that no one entered or left the castle without permission
PHYSICIAN - Physicians were a very highly regarded and respected occupation. Bleeding, lancing and surgical procedures were practised.
POTTER - Potters were craftsmen of in clay, porcelain and early forms of ceramics. Basically they produced pots for cooking and storage and occasionally worked as sculptors. Potters were members of Medieval craft guilds
REEVE - The Reeve supervised all work on a lord's property. The Reeve ensured that everyone began and stopped work on time
SCRIBE - Most Scribes came from religious establishments where reading, writing and comprehension skills were learned.
SCULLION - Scullions were the lowest of kitchen workers whose duties included washing and cleaning the kitchen
SHERIFF - The sheriff was an important official of county who was responsible for executing judicial duties
SHOEMAKER - A Shoemaker or Cobbler or Cordwainer was a craftsman who made shoes
SPINSTER - Spinster was the name of the occupation given to any person who earned their living spinning yarn.
STEWARD - The Steward took care of the castle estate and household administration including the events in the Great Hall. This occupation was also referred to as a Seneschal and in some cases, Spymaster.
SQUIRE - A Squire was junior to a Knight. It was the duty of a Squire to learn about the Code of Chivalry, the rules of Heraldry, horsemanship and practise the use of weapons. It was also their duty to enter into the social life of the castle and learn courtly etiquette, music and dancing. The Squire served in this role for seven years and became a Knight at the age of twenty-one. Sometimes knighthood was conferred earlier as the reward for bravery on the battlefield
WATCHMAN - Watchmen was an official at the castle responsible for security. Also night-watchman
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