5/7/2018: Hey, aspiring fantasy writers!
Having trouble deciding what role is best to give your character(s)? Well then, here is a collection of medieval-fantasy type jobs (both historical and fictional) in alphabetical order that can help you choose the right one.
Abbot; Abbess
Academic/Professor
Actor
Adventurer
Adviser
Alchemist
Alienist
Almoner
Animal trainer
Antiquarian
Apothecary
Arbalest
Arcanist
Archer
Architect
Armorer
Artificer
Artist
Assassin
Astrologer
Auctioneer
Author, Nonfiction
Bailiff
Baker; Baxter
Bandit (Outlaw, Thug, Highwayman, Plunderer, Marauder)
Banker
Barbarian
Barber
Bard
Barkeeper
Bathhouse Attendant
Beast Tamer
Beastmaster
Beggar
Berserker
Bishop
Blacksmith
Bladesmith
Bodyguard
Bookbinder
Bounty Hunter
Brewer; Brewster
Broker
Butcher
Butler
Candlemaker
Captain
Cardinal
Caregiver
Carpenter
Carriage driver
Carter (Carrier)
Cataphract
Chainsmith
Chamberlain
Chandler
Chaplain
Chariot racer
Cheesemaker
Chimneysweep
City guard
Cleric
Clerk
Cobbler
Confectioner
Constable; Marshal
Convict
Cook; Pastry chef
Cooper (barrels/buckets)
Copyist/Scribe
Cordwainer (Shoemaker)
Crusader
Dancer
Deacon
Dentist
Deprived
Detective
Diplomat
Diva
Dockworker
Doctor
Dog trainer
Domestic Servants
Dragonrider
Dressmaker
Druid
Duelist
Dyer
Embroiderer
Emperor/Empress
Enforcer of Laws against Rich Clothes
Engineer
Escapist
Explorer
Falconer
Farmer
Farrier (horse shoes)
Fighter
Fighting Clerics
Fisherman
Fishmonger
Flagellant
Fletcher
Florist
Footman
Friar
Furniture maker
Gardener
Gladiator/arena fighter
Glazier
Goldsmith
Gong Farmer
Grave Robber
Gravedigger
Guardian
Guru
Hack driver
Harbormaster
Hatter
Hay seller
Headsman; Hangman
Healer; Midwife
Hellion
Herald
Herbalist
Hermit
Hero
Houndmaster
Housewife
Hunter
Illuminator
Illusionist
Importer; Exporter
Innkeeper
Inquisitor
Interpreter
Inventor
Investigator
Jester or Fool
Jeweler
Judge
King
Knife thrower
Knight
Lady’s maid
Lawyer
Leper
Locksmith
Logger
Loremaster
Mage
Magician
Maid
Man-at-Arms
Mapmaker (Cartographer)
Mason
Master of Ceremonies
Mayor
Medium
Mercenary
Merchant
Messenger
Miller
Miner
Minstrel; Jongleur
Money Changer
Monk, Nun
Musician
Necromancer
Noble
Noblewoman
Nurse
Nursemaid/wetnurse
Occultist
Official
Oracle
Page
Painter
Paladin
Papermaker
Parchment and Ink Seller
Pardoner
Parson
Peasant
Peddler
Philosopher
Pilgrim
Pirate
Playwright
Poet
Polymath
Pontiff
Pope
Porter
Potioneer
Potter
Priest
Prince
Princess
Prisoner (hard labor)
Produce vendor
Prophet
Prostitute; Courtesan
Provost
Pyromancer
Queen
Ranger
Rat catcher
Ringmaster
Rogue
Ropemaker
Saddler (Yo mama!)
Sage
Sailor
Salt seller
Salter or Daysalter
Schoolmaster; Teacher
Sculptor
Sentinel
Seraph
Serf
Servant (laundry, kitchen, cleaner)
Shaman
Sheriff
Shieldmaiden
Shipwright
Shopowner
Silversmith
Skald
Slave
Slave trader
Smelter
Smuggler
Sniper
Soldier
Sorcerer/Sorceress
Spinster; Spinner
Spy
Squire
Stable hand
Stablemaster
Stained-Glass Artist
Steward
Stonemason
Street Cleaner
Strongman (or woman)
Summoner
Surgeon
Swashbuckler
Sweet maker
Tailor
Tanner (leather)
Taxman
Templar
Thatcher (thatched roofs)
Thief
Thrall
Torturer
Town Crier
Toymaker
Trapper
Traveling Merchant
Treasure hunter
Trickster
Troubadour
Tutor
Undertaker
Vestal
Viking
Wagoneer
Walker or Fuller
Wanderer
Warlock
Warlord
Warrior
Weapons instructor
Weaver; Webster (fabric, rugs, baskets)
Wheelwright
Wisewoman
Witch/Wizard
Witch Hunter
Wood-carver
Wool-carder
Yeoman
If there are more you want to add to the list, feel free to reblog and share your suggestions. The more the merrier!
(Note: Some jobs listed here are probably the same as certain others but with a different title.)


















