Medieval Profession

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

[allfolk] will return “the baker” or whatever, but give no title most of the time—because these professions are only a small part of the population. So you can call this in whatever generator you are using for townsfolk.

[main]

1,[profession]
 * main

109,the [profession] 941,
 * 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,Innkeep 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