Resource Non-fancy occupations

I like "regular Joe" characters but coming up with reasonable, mundane-sounding (non military!) occupations takes more time than I'd prefer.

Here are the few I've thought of so far, with examples (when I know of any):

• Animal caretaker (eg. person who took care of Jabba's rancor)
• Animal trainer
• Bodyguard
• Bouncer
• Cook (Dexter Jettster)
• Librarian (maybe? The Jedi had dedicated librarians, eg. Atris)
• Majordomo
• Moisture farmer (the Lars family)
• Security guard
• Shuttle pilot (dude from Rogue One)
• Slave (kiddie Anakin)
• Speeder repairman (Bralor?)
• Teacher, instructor
• Vendor - for armor, weapons, gifts, or any old random stuff (Watto, I guess; SWTOR is full of vendors)

Iffy occupations--things droids would probably do, but some communities might still have normal folks:

• Butler
• Deliveryman
• Maid
• Nurse
• Plumber
• Taxi driver
• Translator
• Waitress (Dexter's waitress)

Flashy occupations, too "interesting" to make it on the list above, but maybe still useful to someone:

• Assassin
• Bounty hunter (Bossk)
• Council member (Jedi or Sith)
• Detective, private eye
• Doctor
• Emperor (Marka Ragnos, Vitiate, Valkorion, Palpatine)
• Emperor's Hand (Mara Jade)
• Emperor's Wrath (Lord Scourge)
• Enforcer (Canderous)
• Geneticist
• Jedi - consular, knight, librarian, master, padawan, sentinel
• Noble, lord
• Pirate (Hondo)
• Politician
• Princess
• Queen (Amidala)
• Senator (Bail Organa)
• Shaman (Talzin)
• Sith - acolyte, alchemist, apprentice, inquisitor, sorcerer, warrior
• Smuggler (Han Solo)
• Spy (Theron Shan)

Help me add on to my list, please?

 

I think it would make a cool thread of its own, but I'm not a mod.

I have characters who are teachers, museum curators, engineers, musicians, a future documentary director...

 

If it were a question, yes it should go in the Writer's Desk, but since it's an index of sorts, and possible discussion on other types of occupations in a GFFA, I think we can let it stand as its own thread for now.

 

If we're just listing occupations, I'll mention two of my favorite Star-Wars-specific occupations: slicer and information broker. I would consider those relatively "flashy" occupations, but I would say that about several of the occupations in the first list....

Here's some more ideas from the wook.

 

Don't forget janitor.

 

Some academic & trader occupations -

Merchant; bookkeeper; trader; scriber; lore keeper; scholar; legate; acquisitionist; purser; archivist; academic; sage; researcher; broker; advocate; solicitor; lawyer

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Some less then honest occupations (if some of them can even be called occupation) -

Thug; reveller; gambler; henchmen; killer; muscle; beggar; pirate; robber; thief; rogue; black jack; knave; bandit; crook; desperado; rustler; buccaneer; brigand; outlaw; scoundrel; freebooter; opportunist; chancer; gentleman of fortune; cutthroat; rummager; scavenger; pit-fighter; privateer; informant; scum; rake; rakehell; hellraiser; libertine; fixer; reaver; reveller;


B.T.W. what type of occupations count as fancy?

 

Is anyone (hint: Chibi_Krayt) actually going to put these in some kind of an index?

Here are the jobs I have used in my various works:
restaurant owner; writer; journalist; data collector/documentarian; communications coordinator; Physician's assistant; dentist; doctor; medic; hairstylist; factoryworker; shopkeeper; bookkeeper; sailor/fisherman; baker; engineer; lawyer; jeweller; politician; teacher; vinter; chef; hotel worker.

I have also seen artists, entertainers and actors/actresses.

 

Accountant
Tax Auditor (almost as fearsome as Vader!)
Farrier
Daycare worker
Midwife

And things I've used in my own stuff:
Documentary Film maker
Cemetery manager
Artifact conservator
Producers/Directors/Actresses (I did a whole story set in the GFFA's Hollywood, lost now...)
B&B owner

And even if many things are done by droids, someone needs to clean, maintain, program and repair them.

 

Hmmm. I have a character who was a government worker - an advisor in a ministry of Education who proofread data-texts (textbooks). And another who was a civil engineer.

Also, I think it would be great if someone could make some sort of "Non-Force-User/Non-Military" type thread to discuss these types of characters who have the above sorts of jobs (I almost added non-politician, though several people have mentioned that as a "non-fancy" sort of occupation). Then we could link/merge it with this thread.

 

Great idea for a resource!

My current writing project revolves around a beauty salon, so I have every possible related profession: hairdresser, manicurist, masseur, tattoo specialist, etc.

Also: accountant, engineer, doctor, medic, artist, poet, essayist, dancer, musician, opera singer, regular stormtrooper, orderly/batman.

 

Some law-/order keeper professions: sentinel; guardsman; watchmen; guard; protector; enforcer; marshal; sheriff; judicator; detective; interrogator; inquirer; warden; keeper; revealer; magistrate; inquisitive; investigator;

Here are some more law-/order keeper profession titles used in some non-SW works: waywatcher; legate investigator; thief-taker;

 

Some shadowy professions (probably count as fancy): Assassin; shadow warrior; stealth walker; ninja, shinobi; kunoichi; spy; mystic agent; secret agent; shadow agent; slate-agent; infiltrator;

Some outdoor/animal interaction professions: Hunter; stalker; gamekeeper; poacher; seeker; finder; chaser; pursuer; bounty hunter; animal wrangler; survivalist; [animal] handler; big game hunter; beastmaster; huntsmen; beast keeper; ranger;

 

Some maker/maintenance professions: Miner; mason; engineer; smith; blacksmith; programmer; chemist; technologist; technician; hydrologist; reclaimer; mechanic; artisan; artificer; fabricator;

Some travelling/exploring professions: Navigator; explorer; pathfinder; scout; pilot; guide; trailblazer; shipmaster; helmsman; bosun; shipwright; rating; boatswain;



* Some occupational/organisation titles (probably all fancy) that has appeared in my brain without any real context. Use them as you want.
- Gentleman-at-arms
- Fabricator-jarl
- Trade-admiral
- Void musketeer
- Philosopher-accountant
- Tech-barbarian of the nomadic gun tribes
- Lady-of-War for the Tank Knights
- Holy programmer-geishas
- Blacksmith-queen
- Miner knight
- Wayfinder-witch
- Slaver-sorcerer

 

I have used fire-fighters, surgeons, therapists, mindhealers, special agents, factory-owners and workers in my fics

 

trash man/woman (the ones who take care of your garbage/recycle bin)

 

biologist, lab assistant (basic), counselor, vet, social worker, mascot, pet store keeper.

 

Data entry. Comm systems technician. Payroll clerk.

 

Engineer, lab tech/biologist, masseuse, doctor, salesman, tech support for prosthetic company, tax collector, Counselor for Imperial academy (1984-like thought police, in charge of talking with students and fellow colleagues about thought-related issues, it’s a real job in certain countries, trust me on this)


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Engineer, lab tech/biologist, masseuse, doctor, salesman, tech support for prosthetic company, tax collector, Counselor for Imperial academy (1984-like thought police, in charge of talking with students and fellow colleagues about thought-related issues, it’s a real job in certain countries, trust me on this)


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Some occupations for people from Necropolis/Dahrtag
Funerary priest
Tomb robber
Savant of death
Grave guard
Hunter of the undead
Speaker to the dead
Funeral negotiator
Embalmers
Mortician
Gave-digger
Professional mourner
Shroud weaver
Mausoleum builder
Death mask crafter
Funeral poem writer
Recorder of death rituals
Reliquary maker
Scrimshawer
Parchment maker
Bone stapler
Arranger of bones
Undertaker
Grave gun artisan
Coffin maker
Keeper of the funeral rites
Rest layer of ghosts
Cremationist
Preparer of the dead
Mute



If people have suggestions on more occupations that would fit this list, I'm all ears

 

Hello,

I've been choosing from this list on Jobs and Skills. Pretty sure it's sometimes better to have one or two characters with weird and even strange occupations that readers are not used to. Like these: fortune cookie writer, iceberg mover or the other on the list.

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Not seen it but I may have overseen it among all the suggestions:

• Cleaning lady (not all worlds have droids doing that)
• Don't know the English word but someone who sells tickets to a museum. (Could it be some kind of clerk? )
• Laundry worker

 

I think "ticket seller" would cover it.