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Criminals are those who choose to use their talents and abilities to earn money in ways that are generally considered unlawful, often because they provide no valuable service and are even sometimes detrimental to an individual, community, or society.

There are many types of thieves. For the purpose of this profession, these are thieves that operate in urban areas and case the establishment being robbed in order to plan and execute a heist to steal money or valuables that can be sold for money. Sometimes robberies have to be performed with less than optimal planning, but normally it isn't just a spur of the moment thing, even when it is rushed. Thieves are generally proficient in getting into places that have some sort of security and are adept at disarming traps, avoiding pits, and generally not getting themselves killed while putting themselves in danger frequently. Although they don't want to fight, they generally will if cornered.

Bandits are thieves operating in wilderness areas. Unlike a thief, who would case the location they are robbing from, bandits generally scout out the best area for hiding in ambush for whoever is unlucky enough to come along, Thieves go to the prize to be stolen, Bandits wait for the prize to come to them. They generally prefer to steal from range rather than in a melee situation, but they aren't unfamiliar with having to fight hand-to-hand if needed. Bandits aren't generally known for their bravery, however, and will run if they are severely outnumbered.

The fence is who a thief goes to to sell jewelry, paintings, and other valuables they've collected during a heist. The fence knows of people willing to purchase stolen merchandise. A fence generally has a cover job in another legitimate field, often as a merchant, so the skills, attributes, and knowledge listed below is usually in addition to whatever profession they're using as a cover. Fences double the value of any gems, jewelry, or art items when sold.

Conmen spin a good story on why a person should part with their hard-earned money for whatever they are peddling. They are masters at manipulation and are hard to be, themselves, manipulated in turn. They generally don't know much about things, other than whatever they've decided to make-up, but they do know people… very well.

A pickpocket is an opportunist thief, rather than one who plans out his heist in advance. They are good at identifying the best individuals to pickpocket, whether it's for an easy score or because they actually have something of value on their person. While they never generally have a large payday, they sometimes have enough small paydays over a series of pockets picked to make themselves wealthy nonetheless. Pickpockets generally flee quickly rather than fight. About the only thing a pickpocket really plans beforehand is their escape route.

A poacher is a hunter who hunts game he is not allowed to hunt or in areas where hunting is forbidden to him. Depending on the type of game, he might set up snares to catch game or hunt them down on foot. Poachers could hunt for the thrill, for the high prices paid for illegal game, or to feed a hungry family when the only location available is the king's land.

Whether forced into the trade because there is no other option available or because the money is good, prostitutes generally have good insight into people. The profession often leaves them calloused toward what would generally be emotionally rewarding under other circumstances.

Although some beggars are able to make a better living off the handouts others drop in their hats than a hard-working job in one of the crafts, a person would rarely choose this lifestyle unless forced to do so due to injury or some other problem. Life on the street has generally taken a toll, so beggars generally don't have great health.

Thugs are the enforcers of the criminal world, relying on intimidation and brute strength to force payments from legitimate business owners in the areas they “protect”.

Where thieves generally don't take a life unless that person gets in the way of their objective, assassin's objectives are solely the life of individual. Thought it's a dangerous line of work, the pay is generally good for an experienced and successful assassin. There is always some noble or politician in need of someone to poison or cut the throat of a rival. Assassin's have a great knowledge when it comes to death and dying.

Pirates sail the oceans and large rivers of the world searching for other ships or oceanside towns and cities to plunder. They will know if a ship or boat is seaworthy and can repair it if it is not, but they will not be able to build a boat itself. They are good at following maps.

Generally orphans or the children of criminals, street urchins wander the streets in search of making a bit of coin delivering a message. Despite their age, they're generally very perceptive of their environment and insightful when it comes to people who might be willing to give them something in exchange for their services. Although they are generally very fast as children, this doesn't normally translate into speed for an adult who grew up on the streets if the character's current profession requires less running around.