Progression - Beginnings

As you begin your journey, you are but a lowly serf. Your skills are rudimentary, attained only through hard work during adolescence. Perhaps your father was a farmer, or your mother a blacksmith. You will start with this knowledge to face the world. The gods care not for you at this time, so you are entirely on your own. To begin your story, you will strive to become a freeman, applying for a career as a soldier, apprentice, etc. You will be taught the skills of your chosen profession, with plenty of menial tasks provided by your mentor. At this time you will be vulnerable to the wilds of the world, though humans won't bother with someone of your station.

After sufficient training and proven loyalty, you will advance to a mercenary, journeyman, etc. At this time your life takes on more importance. You will find yourself recruited by others to perform various tasks. Additionally, you will begin to seek the roots of your own faith, searching for a deity whose rules of morality align with your own. You may seek other opportunities throughout your nation. You are still vulnerable to the wilds, but now you may find yourself at the wrong end of another's sword. Be careful, as these are trying times, and perhaps the most difficult you will face. Death is swift in these lands, and a mere mortal must be well about his wits to survive.

After a time, you will begin to establish a reputation, and perhaps gain a following. You are now a warrior, master craftsman, etc. Your importance in the world has increased; this is a double-edge. On one hand, you are important enough to protect, but on the other you are important enough to become a target. You may teach others, and provide them with tasks. You may travel to other nations, at potentially great risk, and even change your nationality. It is time for you to seek your place in this world.