Basic Information
A profession is a type of job that someone can enter.
(Technically, the term "Profession" refers to a job that has a specific license and corresponding educational requirement, probably including an Oath. But on this page we're using the more colloquial definition of "Profession" meaning "Job", "Career" or "Occupation".)
Professions by Era or Setting
This is an index of lists of professions organized (very roughly) by time frame.
- List of Tribal Professions
- List of Ancient or Classical Professions
- List of Medieval European Professions
- List of Feudal Japan Professions
- List of Fantasy Genre Professions
- List of Colonial Era Professions
- List of Wild West Professions
- List of Roaring Twenties Professions
- List of Steam Punk Professions
- List of Modern Professions
- List of Futuristic Professions
- List of Post-Apocalyptic Professions
- List of Time Traveler Professions
Professions by Theme or Discipline
This is an index of lists of professions organized by theme or focus, and sorted alphabetically.
- List of Academic and Scientific Professions
- List of Adventurer Subtypes
- List of Military Ranks and Designations
- List of Noble Titles
- List of Religious Titles and Professions
One HUGE List
All professions from all of the above links (and other sources) have been gathered onto this list:
Sources
Game and Story Use
- Some professions are inherently more exiting and dangerous, and thus prime adventurer material. Others require more work to make them fit into a game, but it is often worthwhile - "ordinary people" getting thrust into extraordinary situations is a common trope with many games, such as Call of Cthulhu.