I made a list of every profession I could think of in Dungeons & Dragons

Resources

~~https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wi5OncKC4Nz3c1MNEPUVG1FbvBr9Z7Zr/view?usp=sharing~~ (This link may be down, not exactly sure how Google Drive works with updated files. Either way, please use the updated versions below - thanks!)

I couldn't find many good lists of DnD professions online, besides the typical "Player Background" ones, so I decided to have something ready as an reference for any NPC or Player Background we'll need in the future. Feedback and suggestions very welcome, because I'm sure I forgot things here and there.

Update I: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DbTqkg6b6oq_aKM-Oar3CBXM2HzMF_NY

Update II: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1fu1OU4zkvm3_H0TxF79xccWaf5EhoECc

Update III: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1gw5vZdIEkz4x4--NHggR4IkvqCOYrKIp (Huge update with this last one, we're at 362 professions and I never dreamed of breaking 300. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this. I'm gonna keep working and pressing forward with it. Feedback still very very welcome!)

Newest Update, Draft Five: https://drive.google.com/file/d/116ybB5daRqYdQNOKn-xzhqJ-uWNvqATe/view?usp=sharing (We're at 422 professions now. Still have a couple hundred to add. Let's see how far we can go.)

Edit: I hate to be that guy but it's the first time I've gotten gold and I want to thank whoever gifted it to me. I'll be updating this list over the next week or so - be sure to check in. I'm already at 450 professions in my next draft. If you want a Word Doc. of the list, feel free to message me.

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AGRICULTURE, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, & FORESTRY

Animal Handler
Arborist
Beekeeper
Birdcatcher
Cowherd
Dairyboy/Dairymaid
Falconer
Farmer
Fisher
Forager
Gamekeeper
Groom
Herder
Horse Trainer
Hunter
Master-of-Hounds
Miller
Prospector
Ranger
Renderer
Shepherd
Stablehand
Thresher
Trapper
Vintner
Woodcutter
Zookeeper

ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION

Architect
Brickmaker
Brickmason
Carpenter
Claymason
Plasterer
Roofer
Stonemason
Streetlayer

ARTS, The

Acrobat
Actor
Chef
Dancer
Gladiator
Glasspainter
Jester
Illuminator
Minstrel
Musician
Painter
Piper
Playwright
Poet
Sculptor
Singer/Soprano
Tattooist
Wrestler/Brawler
Writer

BUSINESS & TRADE

Accountant
Banker
Brothel Owner/Pimp
Chandler
Collector
Entrepreneur
Fishmonger
General Contractor
Grocer
Guild Master
Innkeeper
Ironmonger
Merchant
Peddler
Plantation Owner
Speculator
Street Vendor
Thriftdealer
Tradesman

COMMUNICATIONS

Courier
Herald
Interpreter
Linguist
Messenger
Town Crier
Translator

CRAFTSMAN

Armorer
Blacksmith
Bladesmith
Bookbinder
Bowyer
Brewer
Broom Maker
Candlemaker
Cartwright
Cobbler
Cooper/Hooper
Cutler
Embroiderer
Engraver
Fletcher
Furniture Artisan
Furrier
Glazier/Glassmaker
Glovemaker
Goldsmith/ Silversmith
Hatter/Milliner
Jeweler
Leatherworker
Locksmith
Mercer
Potter
Printer
Rope-maker
Saddler
Seamstress/Tailor
Soaper
Tanner
Taxidermist
Thatcher
Tinker
Toymaker
Watchmaker
Weaponsmith
Weaver
Wheelwright
Whittler
Woodcarver

CRIME

Assassin
Bandit
Burglar
Charlatan/Conman
Cockfighter/ Gamefighter
Crime Boss
Cutpurse
Drug Lord
Fence
Kidnapper
Loan Shark
Outlaw
Pirate
Poacher
Smuggler
Thief/Rogue

EDUCATION, SCIENCE, & MATH

Anthropologist
Apprentice
Archaeologist
Archivist
Artificer
Astrologer
Botanist
Cartographer
Chemist
Dean
Engineer
Historian
Horologist
Librarian
Mathematician
Philosopher
Professor
Scholar/Researcher
Scribe
Student
Teacher
Theologian
Tutor

GOVERNMENT & LAW

Archduke/ Archduchess
Aristocrat
Baron/Baroness
Chancellor
Chief
Constable
Count/Countess
Courtier
Diplomat
Duke/Duchess
Emperor/Empress
Judge
King/Queen
Knight
Lady-in-Waiting
Lawyer/Advocate
Marquess
Master of Coin
Master of the Revels
Minister
Noble
Orator/Spokesman
Prince/Princess
Steward
Squire
Tax Collector
Viscount/ Viscountess
Ward

HEALTH

Alchemist
Apothecary
Bloodletter
Doctor
Healer
Herbalist
Midwife
Mortician
Nurse
Physician
Surgeon/ Chirurgeon
Veterinarian

HOSPITALITY & COMMON LABOR

Baker
Barber
Barkeep
Barmaid
Butcher
Charcoal Maker
Chatelaine/ Majordomo
Chimney Sweeper
Clerk
Cook
Copyist
Croupier
Distiller
Florist
Gardener
Gongfarmer
Gravedigger
Housemaid
Kitchen Drudge
Laborer
Lamplighter
Landscaper
Laundry Worker
Longshoreman
Maid/Butler
Miner
Orphanage Caretaker
Page
Pastry Chef
Plumer
Porter
Prostitute
Rag-and-Bone Man
Slave
Street Sweeper
Tavern Worker
Vermin Catcher
Water Bearer

MAGICAL ARTS, The

Abjurer
Archmage
Augurer
Conjuror
Elementalist
Enchanter/ Enchantress
Evoker
Hearth-witch
Illusionist
Mage
Necromancer
Ritualist
Runecaster
Sage
Seer/Oracle
Shaman
Shapeshifter
Sorcerer/Sorceress
Summoner
Transmuter
Warlock
Witchdoctor
Witch
Wizard
Wordsmith

MILITARY & SECURITY

Admiral
Archer
Bailiff
Bodyguard
Bouncer
Captain
Castellan
Cavalier
City Watch
Detective/ Investigator
Duelist
Executioner
Fireman
Guard
General
Jailer
Man-at-Arms
Marshall
Mercenary
Sapper
Sentinel
Sergeant
Sergeant-at-Arms
Scout
Siege Artillerist
Slave Driver
Soldier
Spearman
Spy
Tactician
Torturer
Warden
Warmage

RELIGION

Abbot/Abbess
Acolyte
Archbishop
Bishop
Cardinal
Chaplain
Clergy
Cleric
Cultist
Cult Leader
Diviner
Friar
High Priest/Pope
Inquisitor
Missionary
Monk
Nun
Paladin
Pardoner
Priest
Prophet
Sexton
Templar

TRANSPORTATION

Boatman
Bosun
Cabbie/Wagoner
Caravaneer
Caravan Guard
Charioteer
Ferryman
First Mate
Helmsman
Navigator
Purser
Sailor
Sea Captain
Shipwright
Swab

UNEMPLOYED, SELF-EMPLOYED, & OUTCAST

Adventurer
Beggar
Blood Hunter/ Monster Hunter
Bounty Hunter
Deserter
Disgraced Noble
Dungeon Delver
Elder/Retiree
Exile
Explorer
Ex-Criminal
Far Traveler
Folk Hero
Fool
Gambler
Grave Robber/ Tomb Raider
Heckler
Heretic
Hermit
Housewife/ Househusband
Pilgrim
Rebel/Political Dissident
Refugee
Runaway Slave
Squatter
Urchin
Vagabond

Posted May 1, 2019, 6:09 PM UTC · edited

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