Helpful tip for writing about medieval times

Beyond this, consider how these professions might vary depending on who the customers are – nobles, or lower class. Are they good at their job or just scraping by? Do they work with lots of other people or on their own? City or village?

For younger characters:

• Apprentice to any of the above
• Messenger/runner
• Page/squire
• Pickpocket
• Shop assistant
• Student
• Looks after younger siblings

Also consider:

• Candlemaker
• FerrymanFactor (looks after business for an employer in another city)
• Tiler
• Cutler
• Beekeeper
• Apothecary
• Interpreter
• Furrier
• Moneylender/Banker
• Winemaker
• Tinker (small trader who repairs stuff)
• Nightsoil collector
• Customs officer

Also a bonus for animal related professions:

• Fowler (supplies game birds for eating)
• Warrener (catches rabbits on your land for you to eat)
• Ostler (looks after your horses)
• Falconer (looks after your falcons)

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