Medieval Profession

An alternative to Fantasy Profession that is a little less specific and colourful but produces proportional professions according to Medieval Demographics Made Easy by S. John Ross.

[allfolk] could be used for people not necessarily in a town—commoners there would be ordinary farmer types I guess. Those numbers might not be supported in the source material tho, dunno. It's about 9–1 commoners to professionals, seems ok.

[main]

1,[profession]
 * main

109,[profession] 941,commoner
 * allfolk

84,Shoemaker 50,Furrier 50,Maidservant 50,Tailor 36,Barber 32,Jeweler 32,Tavern-keeper 32,Clothing seller 25,Pastrycook 25,Mason 23,Carpenter 21,Weaver 18,Chandler 18,Mercer 18,Cooper 16,Baker 15,Watercarrier 15,Scabbardmaker 14,Wine-Seller 13,Hatmaker 13,Saddler 13,Chicken Butcher 11,Pursemaker 5,Woodseller 5,Magic-seller 4,Bookbinder 11,Butcher 11,Fishmonger 9,Beer-Seller 9,Buckle Maker 9,Plasterer 9,Spice Merchant 8,Blacksmith 8,Painter 7,Doctor 7,Roofer 7,Locksmith 7,Bather 7,Ropemaker 6,Inn 6,Tanner 6,Copyist 6,Sculptor 6,Rugmaker 6,Harness-Maker 6,Bleacher 5,Hay Merchant 5,Cutler 5,Glovemaker 5,Woodcarver 2,Bookseller 3,Illuminator 84,Watchman 304,Clergyman 11,Priest 63,Noble 19,Advocate
 * profession