Price list (Income)

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Income

(Note: Characters may only receive a regular income after arranging it with a storyteller.)

Income received from performing a job varies greatly and depends on not only the job itself but also the skill and ability of the worker. City structure can also play an important role as well. In smaller cities of limited wealth and resources, worker income may be less than what it would be in larger cities with greater wealth. A city that prides itself in its mining operations may value miners and masons more than others thus the income of such occupations may also be greater. Below is a list of sample professions and their basic daily income. This assumes that the worker has at least a Novice (L1) level in the primary skill of that profession. As you will see, income may vary greatly but in general, falls within 1 and 10 gold mizas per day. From the list we can also see that jobs requiring more specialized skills offer a greater income but also require more responsibility. Those who fall behind in their job duties may see a reduction in pay or even the loss of their job.

As a person becomes more experienced and acquires a greater level of ability in skills that relate to their job, they may expect a greater income. For job-related skills of Competent (L2), income general increases by half again as much (rounded down). Thus an alchemist making 7 gm a day at a Novice level will make 10 gm a day at Competant Level (L2). At the expert level (L3), income doubles thus the Competent Alchemist making 10 gm a day will make 20 gm a day as an Expert. At the Master level, income for a job doubles yet again so that the Expert Alchemist making 20 gm a day will make 40 gm a day once they become a Master. Note that this is base income. Finalized income is set by the attending Storyteller and may include extras such as a percentage of sold items, etc. Such percentages added to regular base income does not normally surpass 20% per skill level (rounded down). Thus if a character owned an alchemist shop, the storyteller may decide that the character would make an additional amount of money from sales and services. For the L1 Novice Alchemist making 7 gm, they would get an additional 1 gm from sale profits for a total of 8 gm per day. The L2 Competent Alchemist making 10 gm a day would get 12 gm a day after sales profits. The L3 making 20 gm a day would get 24 gm a day total while the Master making 40 would get 48 gm a day total. Remember that these are routine, everyday wages that do not take into account character discoveries, innovations, inventions and adventuring that may bring separate, less routine amounts of money.

Multiple Owner Notes:

If there is more than one owner of a business, there is a primary owner's income to start. Thus if the business is a shop, then the income would be for a shopkeeper BASE income (4gm). For each additional owner, the business would bring in a number of mizas equaling one less. Thus if the before-mentioned shop has a base income of 4 gm, an additional owner would bring in 3 gm for that business for a total of 7 gm. If another owner was involved in the same shop, they would bring in 2 gm for a total of 9 gm.

There is a limit of 3 co-owners in any business and the additional income for multiple owners is figured off of the BASE income for that particular business. Meaning, that it is figured off the listed incomes below without any skill bonuses added.

Skill bonuses still apply for the primary owner; this should be the one with the highest relevant skill used in that business.

Sales bonuses (up to 20%) only apply to the primary owner as well.

The primary owner of the business may not possess multiple occupations outside of their business.

{{Price list | Sage Following the destruction of the Valterrian, books and other written works became rare. Those few who were lucky enough and educated enough to retain fragments of such work, passed it on over the years. Now, those who spend their time lost in the fragments of ancient knowledge work to record the present as well as advise current leaders of the past and how to shape the future. These sages are rare and highly valued in more civilized societies. (Must possess at least one skill at 51 plus a number of related lores. Please Help Desk requests for this occupation) | 15 gm | Cleric/Priest Religion is an important aspect of many a person's life. Because of this, the clergy is highly regarded by the populace often regardless of divine source. Churches, temples and shrines across the land often lend a hefty stipend to their clergy for their services. (L3 Gnosis required to attain this base salary. L3 Gnosis doesn't guarantee salary; must be an active, serving member of a church.) | 13 gm | Acolyte As with Priests, an Acoylte is a valued member of society and is more commonly encountered. They preach the word of their deity in the service of their church. (L2 Gnosis required to attain this base salary. L2 Gnosis doesn't guarantee salary; must be an active, serving member of a church.) | 10 gm | Gemcutter TA gemcutter is one who works with gems and precious stones; cutting, shaping and polishing these elements into highly sought after items of immense value. (Must have the Jewelcrafting skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 9 gm | Armorer An Armorer is one who applies their skills toward the crafting of various types of armor. Most of what they work with involves some type of metal though materials such as leather, bone and hide are also common. (Must have the Armorer skill to gain access to this occupation) | 8 gm | Scientist/Gadgeteer A rare breed of individual on Mizahar, a Gadgeteer buries themselves in study, experimentation and creation of unique objects and ideas that border on supernatural. They are usually quite eccentric and often keep to themselves; though this is not always the case. (Must have the Gadgeteering skill along with all its listed requirements to qualify for this type of occupation. | 8 gm | Locksmith Although not possessing the miraculous talents of ages past, current locksmiths nonetheless carry with them a special skill. In a time when security is more important than ever, those who can craft locks and related security devices are valued members of society. (Must have the Locksmithing skill to gain access to this occupation. | 8 gm | Surgeon/Doctor In a time when health and vitality are difficult to maintain, doctors and surgeons are always in need. Those possessing a number of skills, all doctors and surgeons are required to have the medicine skill though actual specialties may vary and are often decided by the type of medical-related lore one has. | 8 gm | Weaponsmith Those who take basic blacksmithing techniques and use them to craft weapons are valued by more militant societies though even more peaceful ones can benefit from the skills a weaponsmith possesses. (One must have the weaponsmithing skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 8 gm | World Mage Those skilled in the varied arts of World Magic may find that their magical skills are quite valuable to those who can afford their services. While these individuals can earn a large number of mizas, the time, effort and materials required to perform their art is often restrictive when it comes to making profits. Because of this, their expected pay varies and depends on location, population, local economic strength and access to materials. (Must have a magic skill related to the profession one wishes to pursue. If one wishes to gain wealth through alchemy, they must have that skill. If they wish to be a magecrafter, they must have the magecrafting skill and so on.) | 7-14 gm | Auristic Auristics, like many users of magic, find that their skills can bring them a varied amount of mizas. The ability to read auras can be quite valuable and depending on the location, population and other demographic details, great profit can be made. (Must have the magic skill of Auristics to gain access to this occupation.) | 7-14 gm | Reimancer Reimancers are not usually known for being all that employable based solely on their magical skills. That said, others may find their specific talents useful. Earth reimancers can move dirt and stone and aid greatly in construction. Air reimancers can aid in deflecting the fury of enraged storms. Fire reimancers work to fight fires and burn away refuse. Water reimancers can be invaluable in desert areas where water is scarce. Of course, like all who manipulate djed, location and population diversity tends to dictate how much they may earn with their specialized skills. (Must have some form of reimancy to gain access to this occupation.) | 7-14 gm | Voider A Voider performs a specific task which can be quite valuable to many, waste disposal. Voiders can often find work in mid to large-sized cities where they are paid to dispose of trash and other unwanted items. Like all who mainpulate djed, location and population diversity tends to dictate how much they earn with their specialized skills. (Must have voiding to gain access to this occupation. | 7-14 gm | Glassblower Shaping and molding glass is not a very common skill in many cities thus those with such skill can find a decent living. These individuals craft glass shapes, decor and even windows. (Must have the glassblowing skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 7 gm | Healer Healers owe much of their talent and skill to the Goddess, Rak'eli. Though many also possess skill in medicine, they rely mostly on their gnosis. Those who only have the Healing gnosis can expect the base of 7 gold mizas. Those with related skills such as medicine or herbalism and related skills can expect more. | 7-12 gm | Poisoncrafter Though not as easy to find as a philterer or herbalist, a poisoncrafter is still a fixture in the shadows of society. There will always be a need to remove unwanted individuals without the use of bloody violence and there will always be a need to combat the countless numbers of natural poisons that threaten all living beings. (Must possess the Poison skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 7 gm | Attorney As civilization begins to rebuild, the need for law and order is essential as is the need for those who understand the law. With the rebirth of institutions of law, so come the attorneys. Attorneys, sometimes known as advocates, work to prosecute as well as defend those who find themselves, for better or worse, in the grasp of locale justice systems. (Must possess one or more of the following skills to gain access to this occupation: politics, leadership, negotiation, intelligence, interrogation, persuasion, storytelling and some related lore.) | 7 gm | Brewer/Philterer Creating malt beverages or crafting a variety of potions and brews is a skill found across the land from well-established shops and inns to roadside carts and tents. (Must possess the brewing or philtering skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 7 gm | Metalsmith The metalsmith makes their living casting various types of metal and thus producing a variety of metal objects and components. Where a blacksmith primarily crafts tools and implements and a weaponsmith crafts weapons, a metalsmith crafts all things in between. | 7 gm | Veterinarian Animals are an essential part of life and living in Mizahar. Horses, livestock, pets, all require health maintenance and it is the local veterinarian who helps. Although medicine and herbalism skills are extremely helpful, the primary skill of any vet is Animal Husbandry. It is this skill that is required above all others in order to gain access to this occupation. | 6 gm | Engineer/Architect While anyone can throw together a crude hut or tattered tent, it takes skill to build durable structures. More commonly found in cities or in societies who value durable buildings, engineers and/or architects are valued no matter they are located. (Architecture is required to gain access to this occupation although masonry and carpentry are also helpful.) | 6 gm | Engraver Whenever one looks for intricate designs etched in metal, stone or glass, they go to an engraver. An engraver uses their skill and tools to create all manner of highly detailed designs, shapes and writing into otherwise unworkable surfaces. (Etching and/or Engraving is required to gain access to this occupation. | 6 gm | Cartographer Rare in a world where most people choose not to travel due to the dangers involved, those who can accurately create maps of cities and regions are still in need. Merchants and explorers often use maps to help them get around while cities often employ them to create and update maps used for city operations. | 6 gm | Blacksmith Blacksmiths are a common fixture in nearly every city and surrounding villages. Responsible for the construction of tools and implements needed in every aspect of society, blacksmiths are relatively common but invaluable nonetheless. (Must have the black-smithing skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 6 gm | Beekeeper Beekeepers are somewhat rare outside of larger cities where demand for honey is greater. They tend to a number of hives and help maintain the health of their hives while harvesting as much sweet honey as they can. | 6 gm | Herbalist A bit more common than a doctor or philterer yet still highly regarded, herbalists are highly adept at crafting all manner of useful mixtures from various roots, herbs and flowers found throughout Mizahar. Because their talents are very useful in locales lacking doctors or healers, Herbalists are well-regarded in most societies. (Must have the herbalism skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 6 gm | Spy There are always people wanting to gain an advantage over others. Some merchants wish to learn more about their competition and perhaps sabotage them. Governmental figures do the same. Whoever the target, when one employs another for the purpose of spying they are trading in information. (While a number of skills can aid here, Intelligence is rquired to gain access to this occupation.) | 6 gm | Torturer/Interrogator Sometimes referred to as an interrogator as well as torturer, these individuals are skilled at prying information from those choosing to hide it. Torturers/Interrogators are employed by military organizations as well as the different forms of city law enforcement. The distinction between the two names often depends on the methods used to pry information from the unwilling. Must have torture and/or interrogation skills to access this occupation. | 6 gm | Falconer Those who train hawks, falcons and other large raptors are known as falconers. Such individuals train these birds to hunt, entertain and even protect. These individuals are often found employed by those with a specific taste for the unique.) | 5 gm | Hunter While most individuals living for extended periods away from the cities possess some survival/hunting skills, some people devote their lives to such things and in turn make a living off it selling meat, hides and other products of successful hunts. (Must possess the hunting skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 5 gm | Wilderness Guide As one travels away from the cities and into the wilds, their chances of survival diminish drastically. This is where the Wilderness Guide comes into play. These brave individuals make a living by guiding others through the wilds as they move from place to place. Even guides however seldom venture far from known, established paths. (Must possess the Wilderness Survival skill to gain access to this occupation although skills such as hunting are also valuable.) | 5 gm | Woodcarver It takes a creative mind and skilled hand create art from wood. A wood carver crafts items from wood as simple as a basic lettered sign to something as advanced as a life-like wooden statue. | 5 gm | Assassin In a world where peace and civilization is broken, the prevalence of those who kill for others is high. While the actual deed of killing another can bring in a widely varied amount of mizas, there is often much more that goes into eliminating a target such as learning a target's schedule, behaviors, friends and family, etc. These too can bring an income as well. Like a mercenary, an assassin's income can vary. In even the most chaotic of societies, assassinations are often frowned on by some or all elements of the society. This can bring about dreadful consequences to the assassin if caught. (Must have either a combat related skill or Poison skill at L2 or greater as well as at least an L1 in Intelligence and be regularly employed to earn the listed income. Note that the listed base income will be adjusted to reflect the L2 skill requirements). | 5-7 gm | Mercenary (Advanced Missions) While not everyone can specialize in a specific skill or talent, there are many who offer a wider range of abilities to those with the money to pay for them. Mercenaries as they are often called, are hired for many things from bounty hunting to exploration and treasure/relic hunting. The things these individuals are called upon to do are often dangerous and potentially life-threatening. (Must have two combat related skills to gain access to this occupation.) | 5-7 gm | Sailor Sailors come from all walks of life yet choose to make their way aboard a ship as part of a crew of individuals working for someone else. Wages for sailors vary and depend on their position among the crew. A captain of course will make more than a deckhand. Wages can be set by the ship's owner or captain but also can come from dividing up the ship's profits among the whole crew. | 1-7 gm | Courier Everyone needs to get a message to someone else from time to time yet don't always have the time, motivation or ability to do it themselves. This is where a courier finds their niche. Couriers are hired to transport messages and small packages from one place to another. In the dangerous land of Mizahar, most couriers rarely deliver between cities. Instead they perform their duties within a city and its surrounds. Those who do travel between cities can earn a considerable amount of mizas though risk their very lives in doing so. Greater income can be attained through individual threads. | 1-5 gm | Groomer/Masseuse Found almost exclusively in cities employed by wealthy and/or influential people or at established bathhouses and high quality inns, professional groomers are a valued asset. Groomers perform duties such as bathing, perfuming, massaging and general grooming of others. (Although many skills and lore can aid in this occupation, skills such as massage and storytelling are useful yet so can be the skill of seduction.) | 5 gm | Guard Be it a town guard, city watch, constable or other named individual tasked to keep the peace, these individuals, while not as skilled as someone in a military position, do possess the necessary skills for combating crime in a city. (Must possess at least an L1 in a weapon and L1 in some form of unarmed combat. | 5 gm | Leatherworker Though a tanner works with hides to make leather, a leatherworker turns that leather into more elaborate works such as saddles or clothing and items with more tooling and detail. One must possess the Leatherworking skill to attain this occupation and Tanning is also helpful) | 5 gm | Altar Boy Altar Boy is just one name out of many that describes those who serve in the beginning ranks of a church. (L1 Gnosis required to attain this base salary. L1 Gnosis doesn't guarantee salary; must be an active, serving member of a church.) | 4 gm | Artist While anyone can slap paint on a surface, a true artist creates beauty. Those with wealth and influence often employ artists to decorate their homes with paintings. In addition, artists often delve into various types of crafts with the results being artistic and/or eccentric if not beautiful. | 4 gm | Dancer Common in taverns and inns as entertainment as well as found in a number of other locales across the land, dancers display art through body movement. (Must have the dancing skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 4 gm | Farmer Farming in Mizahar is not the industry it used to be before the Valterrian. Now, farmers operate small farms that they can work by themselves or with a handful of family members or hired laborers. Most cities employ a number of farmers to supply the people with adequate food. While it is possible to operate a large farm, the costs involved keep the potential profits in check and thus prevent a farm from growing too large. (Must have the agriculture skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 4 gm | Fisherman Like farming, fishing was once a thriving industry in the coastal cities of pre-Valterrian Mizahar. Now however, fishing far from being industrious. Fisherman make their living from streams, rivers and lakes as well as the coast. They sell/trade the majority of their catches to nearby cities though the need for fresh fish prevents fishermen from selling/trading large quantities. More than a fishingboat's worth of fish sold/traded in a city will cost the fisherman more from rot than profits would justify. (Must have the fishing skill to gain access to this occupation.)| 4 gm | Fortune-teller/Card Dealer Giving insight into one's future, be it legitimate or a farce, can bring joy or despair to those who have their fortunes told. In some cultures, fortune-tellers are taken more seriously than in others. | 4 gm | Nanny/Caretaker A nanny or caretaker is tasked with tending to the needs of another. Those they tend can be children, the elderly or even the sick and/or infirm. Nannies and Caretakers are most often found in the service of those who are not necessarily rich yet possess enough wealth to comfortably employ them. | 4 gm | Performer/Bard/Busker Found in inns, taverns and town squares across Mizahar, performers, also known as bards, entertain people with all manner of skill. Busking, storytelling, acting and many other entertainment related skills can be found in use by a bard. (Must possess some form of entertainment skill to gain access to this occupation.) | 4 gm | Perfumer Uncommon among the poor, unwashed masses that make up the majority of the population of Mizahar, there are still those with a few extra mizas who delight in smelling fragrant, fresh and clean. For these people, a perfumer is perfect. Specializing in odors, aromas and scents of all kinds, the perfumer offers the illusion of scent for sale. (Must have the perfumery skill to gain access to this occupation.)))