Mothership Earth - Character Professions

The Mothership Earth adventure setting has a slightly increased list of Professions from the The Outer Presence. I'm also using significantly more specificity than in the vanilla rules. The character's Profession will define what kind work they do, what skills they are "Good At," and even what their Prime Attributes are. However, these definitions should not be considered exhaustive. Like the original system, the character should be considered an exemplar, and embody the ideal for that profession. Any additional skills, possessions, or personal connections that sound reasonable should be allowed.

Professions List
Actor
Artist
Athlete/Performer
Author
Businessman
Con Artist
Dilettante
Doctor
Eccentric
Explorer
Gangster
Journalist
Law Enforcement
Mechanic/Driver
Mercenary
Military
Musician
Occultist
Politician
Priest
Private Detective
Professor
Psychiatrist
Scientist
Techie

Prime Attributes
These define what two Attributes are most important for that profession. The character automatically receives a "High" score (the player then distributes 2x Medium, and 2x Low scores to the other attributes whoever they wish). If a character does not have a relevant skill, the Attribute score may be used to determine difficulty for a Dice Check. A "High" attribute adds one die to the Dice Pool (making the roll Easy if there are no disadvantages). A "Low" attribute subtracts one die from the Dice Pool (making the roll Hard unless there are other factors). The six attributes are; Strength, Dexterity, Intelligence, Willpower, Charisma, and Appearance.

Skills
The Professions have clearly defined skills and the players adds one die to a Dice Check against a skill (making the roll Easy if there are no disadvantages). These are very broad and should apply where ever possible. This is not a complete list of activities the character is capable of performing, but represent what the character is "Good At." Players should base their character's actions on the Profession skills to gain an advantage on Dice Checks, it's up to the Myth Master whether or not the skill is applicable.

Starting Kit
This represents the initial material the character has access to. Including clothing and equipment, available cash and savings, and location of residence. Other items will need to be obtained through the game, either bought in stores, procured through a contact, or stolen. Cash refers to any money ready to hand, savings is located in a bank (or safe location) and must be withdrawn. A character has access to total funds equal to 10x savings from friends, loans, pawning possessions, or other material.

The listings are in this order:

Profession
Prime Attributes
Skills
Residence
Cash / Savings

Actor
CHA+APP
Memorize, Perform, Disguise, Read Audience
Overcoat (Wool), Suit or Skirt Suit (Polyester), Tuxedo or Cocktail Dress, Cosmetics, Script, Suitcase
Cheap Hotel
$100 / $100

Artist
INT+AGI
Visualize, Artistic Medium x1, Artistic Style x1, Charm
Pea Coat (Wool), Jeans, Sweater (Wool), Art Supplies
Art Studio
$100 / $50

Athlete / Performer
AGI+STR
Unarmed, Adonis/Aphrodite, Sport  x1
Sweat Shirt & Pants, Sport uniform or Stage costume, Sport or Stage gear, Duffel Bag, Gym Membership
Hotel or Cheap Apartment
$100 / $200

Author
INT+WIL
Write, Research, Interview, Observe, Pitch Idea
Overcoat (Wool), Jeans, Blazer (Wool), Notebook & Pens, Paperback Novel, Typewriter
Cheap Apartment
$50 / $100

Businessman
CHA+INT
Acumen, Contracts, Negotiation
Overcoat (Wool), 3-Piece Pinstripe Suit (Wool), Pen (Gold), Handkerchief (Silk), Wrist Watch (Gold), Contracts, Briefcase
Expensive Apartment
$500 / $5,000

Con Artist
CHA+WIL
Melee, Charm, Disguise, Sleight of Hand, Double Talk
Overcoat (Wool), Suit or Bell Bottoms & Print Blouse (Polyester), Switchblade, Deck of Cards
Hotel
$200 / $0

Dilettante
APP+AGI
Boats, Melee, Assess Value, Charm
Overcoat (Camel Hair), Slacks (Cotton Twill), Sweater (Cashmere), Wrist Watch (Gold), Yacht Club Membership
Extravagant Hotel
$1,000 / $10,000

Doctor
INT+AGI
Medicine, Research, Perscribe Medication, Bedside Manner
Overcoat (Wool), Slacks & Blazer (Polyester), Wrist Watch (Gold), Lab Coat, Prescription Pad, Doctor's Bag
Expensive Apartment
$100 / $1,000

Eccentric
CHA+INT
Charm, Research, Any Skill x1, Academic Field x1
Pea Coat (Wool), Pajamas (Flannel), Encyclopedia Britannica (24 vols.), Handkerchief
Hotel or Cheap Apartment
$250 / $50

Explorer
STR+WIL
Firearms, Survival, Maps, Tall Tales
Parka (Goose Down), Cargo Pants (Wool), Sweater (Wool), Compass, Wrist Watch (Waterproof), Flashlight, .303 Lee-Enfield Bolt-Action Rifle (4x 5-round clip), Box of 20 rounds, Bayonet
Hotel
$200 / $500

Gangster
STR+AGI
Firearms, Melee, Intimidate, Procure
Overcoat (Wool), Suit or Bell Bottoms & Print Blouse (Polyester), Switchblade, .38 Smith & Wesson Revolver, Box of 50 rounds, Criminal Record
Cheap Hotel
$250 / $0

Journalist
CHA+WIL
Research, Write, Photography, Interview
Overcoat (Wool), Suit or Skirt Suit (Polyester), Notebook & Pens, Wrist Watch, SLR Camera & Film, Satchel, Press Pass
Cheap Apartment
$100 / $100

Law Enforcement
WIL+STR
Firearms, Observe, Interview, Intimidate
Overcoat (Wool), Suit or Skirt Suit (Polyester), .38 Special Colt Revolver, Box of 50 rounds
Apartment
$100 / $250

Mechanic / Driver *

AGI+WIL
Fix Machine, Vehicle x1, Maps, Radio, Nerves of Steel
Bomber Jacket (Leather), Jeans, Handkerchief, Tools
Apartment
$100 / $400

Mercenary
STR+AGI
Firearms, Unarmed, Intimidate, Field Medic
Pea Coat (Wool), Jeans, Sweater (Wool), Combat Fatigues, 9mm Browning HP Automatic (2x 13-round magazines), Box of 50 rounds, Bayonet, First Aid Kit, Duffel Bag
Hotel
$500 / $0

Military **
STR+WIL
Firearms, Heavy Weapons, Radio, Map, Follow Orders
Field Jacket (Cotton), Jeans, Dress Uniform (Wool), Combat Fatigues, .45 1911 Colt Automatic (2x 7-round magazines), Box of 50 rounds, Bayonet, Duffel Bag
Cheap Hotel
$50 / $100

Musician
CHA+AGI
Play Instrument, Listen, Perform, Cool
Pea Coat (Wool), Jeans, Sweater (Wool), Musical Instrument & Case, Sheet Music, Notebook & Pens
Hotel or Cheap Apartment
$100 / $100

Occultist
CHA+WIL
Ritual, Research, History, Double Talk
Overcoat (Velvet), Suit (Silk), Wrist Watch (Gold), Mystical Grimoire, Crystals, Candles, Cape / Tablecloth (Velvet), Carpet Bag
Hotel
$250 / $100

Politician
CHA+INT
Policy, Bureaucracy, Charm, Speech
Overcoat (Camel Hair), 3-Piece Pinstripe Suit (Wool), Pen (Gold), Handkerchief (Silk), Wrist Watch (Gold)
Expensive Apartment
$500 / $1,000

Priest
WIL+CHA
Research, Theology, Faith, Sermon
Overcoat (Wool), Vestments (Cloth), Religious Book, Religious Symbol
Apartment
$50 / $250

Private Detective
WIL+CHA
Firearms, Observe, Research, Interview
Trench Coat (Gabardine), Slacks & Blazer (Cloth), Notebook & Pens, Folding Opera Glasses, .38 Snub-nosed Colt Revolver, Box of 50 rounds, Half Pint Whiskey
Hotel or Cheap Apartment
$200 / $100

Professor
INT+CHA
Lecture, Research, Academic Field x1, Academic Specialty x2
Overcoat (Wool), Slacks & Blazer (Wool), Lecture Notes, Briefcase, Notepad & Pens, Pipe or Cigarette Holder
Apartment
$50 / $400

Psychiatrist
INT+CHA
Therapy, Research, Perscribe Medication, Empathy
Overcoat (Wool), Suit or Skirt Suit (Cloth), Prescription Pad, Notebook & Pens, Wrist Watch (Gold), Briefcase
Expensive Apartment
$100 / $1,000

Scientist
INT+WIL
Research, Lab Science, Academic Field x1, Academic Specialty x1, Nerd-out
Overcoat (Wool), Suit or Skirt Suit (Cloth), Lab Coat, Scientific Instruments, Notepad & Pens, Research Paper, Satchel
Apartment
$50 / $500

Techie
INT+AGI
Fix Electronics, Research, Code, Nerd-out
Pea Coat (Wool), Slacks (Cloth), Sweater (Wool), “Pocket” Calculator, Glasses (Prescription)
Cheap Apartment
$100 / $200

* Mechanic/Driver: Able to repair, drive/pilot, and navigate any vehicle in the chosen class. Vehicle classes: Airplanes, Boats, or Cars. In the game this includes specialty vehicles like helicopters, sailboats, and motorcycles.

** Military: The U.S. is at war so active duty personnel may not be investigators. Characters who were in the armed services are assumed to be one of the following:
Discharged = Roll extra Flaw or Neurosis.
Retired = Limit Prime Attributes to Medium.
A.W.O.L. = No starting weapon & On the lam.
Foreign = No starting weapon & No contacts.