Craft or Profession - Description

ALCHEMIST

OTHER PEOPLE KNOWN: Sages, wizards, adventurers

SOCIAL STANDING: Upper middle class; alchemists are often in demand by wealthy upper classes – usually the only persons who can afford them. As such, they are usually treated as one of the upper middle class, unless they are known for shady dealing with lower class individuals.

OTHER NOTES: Alchemists are only found in cities unless the DM specifically locates one elsewhere. Gnomes make great alchemists due to their racial bonus to Craft (alchemy) checks. They are often in such demand that they require an offer including a bonus payment of up to 100 gold pieces, a well-stocked laboratory and the assurance of not less than a full year of employment. Otherwise, the job is not worth accepting.