Civilian (Professions Help)

While many heroes of Middle-earth have shown great skill with the sword or the bow, the bulk of Arda's population is cut from less combative cloth. These individuals are laborers, craftsmen, and nobility striving to live a more secure or profitable life in a time of war. Civilians have no innate combat skills; this handicap is partially offset by their flexibility in choosing areas to train in. Civilians may in fact learn twice as many secondary skills as those who follow more rigid professional paths (see 'help skills2').

As a result of focusing less on warfare, the civilian has more time to master trades: in other words, the making of things. As such, it is not uncommon to find civilians using their skills to cook hearty meals, concoct fantastic potions, or sew sturdy clothing (see 'help tradeskills about'). Indeed, without the crafts and talents of the dedicated civilian, the quality of life in Middle-earth would be very poor for any who appreciate the comforts of civilization.

"Where is that woolly-footed slowcoach, Nob?"