As people, our jobs often say something about who we are. They’re intrinsically tied to how we view ourselves and our sense of value. As such, our choice of career is often an agonizing one with long-term impact.

This decision may not be quite so life-changing for our characters, but their choice of occupation should still be carefully considered. Why? Because what they do for a living can play a hefty role in characterization as well as helping steer the story.

Characterizing through Occupations