Fedifensor Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 So, there is an archived version of this topic from 2007, but I was wondering if there are any products or fan creations that have done something similar. Basically, something on the order of the Professional Template: Policeman on pg 208 of the Champions Complete book, but covering a wide variety of possible professions. Here's the list from that archived thread, as an example of what I'm looking for: Anchorman - Archaeologist - DONEArtist - Athlete - Bail Bondsman - Bartender - Burglar/Thief - Businessman - Celebrity - Charity Worker - Circus Performer - DONECongressman - Coroner - Crime Boss - Day Care Provider - DONEDoctor - Driver - DONEEMT - Fire Chief - Firefighter - Gambler - Handyman - Inventor - Investigator (P.I./Police) - Lawyer - DONELibrarian - DONEMartial Arts Master - Mechanic - Medium/Psychic - Military Officer - Network Administrator/Programmer - DONEOccult/Paranormal Investigator - Performer - Police Chief/Captain - Police Officer -Politician - Priest - DONEProfessor - Reporter - Shop Owner - Stage Magician - DONESupport Personnel - Teacher - Valet/Butler - Here's the specific ones that were done in the previous thread: Archaeologist Required: PS: Archaeologist, KS: Archeology, KS: (specific field's) HistoryRecommended: AK: (specific field's) Country, KS: (specific field's) Culture, KS: (specific field's) Theology, Language(s): (ancient and modern for specific field's country)Related: KS: Library Research, Conversation, PersuasionNotes: Contacts (other academics/archaeologists), PassportCircus Performer Required: Acrobatics, Breakfall, PS: Circus PerformerRecommended: PS: Specialty Area (Aerialist, Clown, Jongleur, Animal Tamer, etc.), AK: Locations visited (cities, regions, etc), Climbing, KS: Circus HistoryRelated: Bureaucratics (contract negotiations), also see similar professions (such as Stage Magician)Notes: The Traveler enhancer is commonly taken, along with Perk: PassportDay Care ProviderRequired: PS: Child Care, Paramedics (First Aid/CPR, for licensed providers)Recommended: Instructor, KS: Children's Entertainment, PS: HousekeepingRelated Skills: See Teacher for other possible skills.Notes: Perk: Licensed Child Care Provider is required if you are caring for more than six children, DNPC is a standard disadvantage.DriverRequired: TF: (chosen vehicle type), PS: Driver, Perk: Drivers LicenseRecommended: Combat Driving, Mechanics (car repair), KS: (chosen vehicle type)Related Skills: Conversation (for drivers that carry passengers), Systems Operation (CB Radios, familiarity), Language: (local languages), Shadowing, StreetwiseNotes: Cab drivers may take WF: Small Arms and/or Martial Arts, depending on how dangerous the neighborhood is. Bump of Direction is a useful Talent, though few drivers have it.LawyerRequired: Bureaucratics, Conversation, Oratory, PS: Lawyer, Fringe Benefit: License to Practice LawRecommended: Criminology (familiarity), Deduction, Interrogation, PersuasionRelated Skills: Acting, High Society, KS: (area of speciality)Notes: Interrogation is used by particularly aggressive lawyers when trying to extract information from an unwilling individual (cross-examination!)Librarian Required: PS: Archivist/Librarian, Research, KS: General Knowledge, KS: Cataloging & ClassificationRecommended: KS: Specialty Area (Reference, Youth Services, History, Government, etc.), Bureaucratics, ConversationRelated: Computer Programming (becoming more prevalent), Deduction, PS: TeacherNotes: High-security libraries may have Perk: Access, Scholar Enhancer is common, as is Cramming and Speed ReadingNetwork Administrator/ProgrammerRequired: Computer Programming, PS: Administrator or Programmer, KS: (chosen computer language)Recommended: Additional Knowledge skills for computer languages and network protocols, Bureaucratics, PersuasionRelated: Cryptography, Electronics, Inventor, PS: Entrepreneur, SS: Mathematics, Security Systems (keycard and scanner systems), Perk: Access (for organizations with high security), Perk: WealthNotes: Often, one person will have worn both hats throughout their career, and there is a lot of skill crossover. Unemployed programmers may have Disadvantage: Money instead of Perk: Wealth...PriestRequired: PS: Priest, KS: (own religion), OratoryRecommended: Conversation, Persuasion, KS: TheologyRelated: High Society or Streetwise (depending on social status), SS: Psychology (familiarity)Notes: Most priests should take Fringe Benefit: Right to Marry and Membership (the clergy). Social Limitation: Vow Of Celibacy optional, depending on religion in question.Stage Magician Required: Sleight of Hand, Oratory, KS: Prestidigitation, PS: MagicianRecommended: KS: Specialty Area (Grand Illusions, Close up magic, escapism, card tricks, etc.), Concealment, Lockpicking, KS: History of MagicRelated: Stealth, KS: Ventriloquism, KS: Stagecraft Notes: Rivalry: Other Magicians is common (it’s a very competitive business), famous magicians may have Perk: Money and/or Perk: Reputation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Not really, it's something that is also VERY genre locked. So your list there works for modern settings, but doesn't work very well for Fantasy and some things may not work for SciFi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 Professional packages are available in Dark Champions, Fantasy Hero, and Star Hero.I believe a list of possible PS: is in Hero System Skills. Also with KS's, SciS and languages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucius Posted January 13, 2016 Report Share Posted January 13, 2016 In some cases, a free 11 or less Everyman Professional Skill is all that's appropriate. In others, a character's entire set of Skills might all relate to an occupation. And even if two characters have the same occupation, they might represent it with different Skills. Lucius Alexander PS: Palindromedary Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedifensor Posted January 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 So, based on the responses, it looks like this is something that could use to be developed further. I'll have to see what I can come up with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banakles Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 Not really, it's something that is also VERY genre locked. So your list there works for modern settings, but doesn't work very well for Fantasy and some things may not work for SciFi. Fantasy Versions Tomb Robber Required: PS: Tomb Robber, KS: Tomb Robbing, KS: Legends and Lore Recommended: AK: (Local) Country, KS: (Local) Culture, KS: (Local) Theology, Language(s): (Local) Related: KS: Scroll Research, Conversation, Persuasion, Streetwise Notes: Contacts (other Tomb Robbers), Shovel and Pick Travelling Performer Required: Acrobatics, Breakfall, PS: Travelling Performer Recommended: PS: Specialty Area (Aerialist, Clown, Jongleur, Animal Tamer, etc.), AK: Locations visited (cities, regions, etc), Climbing, KS: Circus History Related: Bureaucratics (contract negotiations), also see similar professions (such as Prestidigitator) Notes: The Traveler enhancer is commonly taken, Wet Nurse or Serving Woman Required: PS: Child Care, Paramedics (Healing) Recommended: Instructor, KS: Children's Entertainment, PS: Housekeeping Related Skills: See Teacher for other possible skills. Notes: Perk: Positive Reputation: Good with Children, DNPC is a standard disadvantage. Charioteer or Wagoneer Required: TF: (chosen vehicle type), PS: Driver, Animal Handling: (Choose type) Recommended: Combat Driving, Mechanics (Wainwright), KS: (chosen vehicle type) Related Skills: Conversation (for drivers that carry passengers), Language: (local languages), Shadowing, Streetwise Notes: Coach drivers may take WF: Small Arms and/or Martial Arts, depending on how dangerous the neighborhood is. Bump of Direction is a useful Talent, though few drivers have it. Inquisitor Required: Bureaucratics, Conversation, Oratory, PS: Lawyer, Fringe Benefit: Low Justice Recommended: Criminology (familiarity), Deduction, Interrogation, Persuasion Related Skills: Acting, High Society, KS: (area of speciality) Notes: Interrogation is used by Inquisitors when trying to extract information from an unwilling individual. Archive Keeper Required: PS: Archivist, Research, KS: General Knowledge, KS: Cataloging & Classification, Literacy Recommended: KS: (Scholarly Area), Bureaucratics, Conversation Related: Deduction, PS: Teacher Notes: Scholar Enhancer is common, as is Cramming and Speed Reading Blank (can't think of a fantasy equivalent for a Network Administrator, yet) Required: Recommended: Related: Notes: Priest Required: PS: Priest, KS: (own religion), Oratory Recommended: Conversation, Persuasion, KS: Theology Related: High Society or Streetwise (depending on social status), SS: (players choice) (familiarity) Notes: Most priests should take Fringe Benefit: Right to Marry and Membership (the clergy). Social Limitation: Vow Of Celibacy optional, depending on religion in question. Prestidigitator Required: Sleight of Hand, Oratory, KS: Prestidigitation, PS: Travelling Performer Recommended: KS: Specialty Area (Small Illusions, Close up magic, escapism, card tricks, etc.), Concealment, Lockpicking. Related: Stealth, KS: Ventriloquism, KS: Stagecraft Notes: Rivalry: Other Travelling Performers is common (it’s a very competitive business), and/or Perk: Reputation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banakles Posted January 14, 2016 Report Share Posted January 14, 2016 I've done an options package for the HCPD here use the DC package deal and just replace the Options section with this new options package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuSoardGraphite Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 An interesting resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuSoardGraphite Posted January 19, 2016 Report Share Posted January 19, 2016 An interesting resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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