Profession [Field] represents the character’s formal or informal training and experience in a specific profession. It is used to perform work related tasks, or to reference specialized knowledge that someone trained in that profession might have. The following table contains a list of common fields and their governing characteristics. Feel free to invent your own with GM permission.
| Field | Governing Characteristic |
|---|---|
| Acting | Personality |
| Animal Training | Intelligence |
| Art | Personality |
| Bureaucracy | Intelligence |
| (Physical Crafts) | Agility |
| Engineering | Intelligence |
| Linguistics | Intelligence |
| Medicine | Intelligence |
| Musicianship | Agility |
| Seamanship | Intelligence |
| Smithing | Strength |
For information regarding the use of the Profession [Medicine] skill to care for injured characters, see Physical Health. For information regarding the various crafting oriented professions, see Crafting.