Townsfolk Employment

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EMPLOYMENT

We all know how a farmer makes his or her living, but what about the people in town? How much money do they have? How do they earn more, and how much can they spend? Thankfully, the amount of money a townsperson may spend is all discretionary -- you don't have to spend money on bills, groceries, or rent, as that's all handwaved. If your character wants to run a shop, doing so is very easy. Just talk to the mayor and he'll set you up!

Of course, if your character needs some hands-on training or wants to take over one of the main stores, they can choose to labor as an apprentice. Apprentices earn half of the profit the store takes in from its customers. A full-time store owner earns all of the profits, though they may wish to divide income with any employees they hire. This income can be spent to buy any number of common ingredients or crops that have been shipped. A character is assumed to have a kitchen, so they can prepare cooked dishes as gifts.

Below is a list of shops, and customizing options. If the shop is bolded, it means your character can apply for an apprenticeship. If two characters wish to work as apprentices, they must share the income. Typically, the employee who has worked at the store the longest will be the owner after the NPC bows out (usually after an apprentice has worked at the store for a full year).

General Store - Sell seeds, ingredients, and other useful things here. You can also choose to buy items directly from the farmers, if you wish.
Salon - Give makeovers for a living.
Carpenter - Help farmers turn their houses into homes.
Clinic - Make sure those farmers aren't working themselves to death. Buy medicine and sell it.
Restaurant - Serve the widest variety of dishes, from appetizers to desserts. Choose 10-13 items for the menu. Items can be switched out with each new season. Any menu item you have indicates a recipe you own. Give these recipes to farmers in exchange for ingredients.
Cafe - Serve delicious desserts and light snacks for a quick pick-me-up. Choose 10-13 items for the menu. Items can be switched out with each new season. Any menu item you have indicates a recipe you own. Give these recipes to farmers in exchange for ingredients.
Diner - Offers soups, salads, appetizers, and main courses. Choose 10-13 items for the menu. Items can be switched out with each new season. Any menu item you have indicates a recipe you own. Give these recipes to farmers in exchange for ingredients.
Tea Shop - Sell hot and cold beverages! Choose 10-13 items for the menu. Items can be switched out with each new season. Any menu item you have indicates a recipe you own. Give these recipes to farmers in exchange for ingredients.
Inn/Tavern - Take care of adventurers staying in town, and serve drinks at night. Can be expanded to include menu items if desired.
Tailor's Shop - Talented tailors and seamstresses wanted to give this town a BRAND NEW FASHION! Sooooooo good!
Florist Cart - Arrange bouquets of flowers for a small fee.
Travel Agency - Help weary farmers get away from it all for a little while with a relaxing vacation to someplace exotic.
Trading Post - Collect and trade valuable items. A truly savvy person can wind up with plenty of goods if they work hard and keep an eye on the bulletin board.
Animal Store - Sell livestock to farmers and help them care for their animals.
Pet Shop - Sell horses, dogs, and cats to serve as companions for their keepers.
Blacksmith - Forge and sell tools of the trade.
Fishing Shop - Everything a fisherman needs can be found here. Buy, sell, and trade fish if you like.


APPLICATION
<b>Name:</b> [Character Name] <b>Employment:</b> [Which store they want to work at, or what type of store they want to own. If owning, give the store a name.] <b>Owner/Apprentice:</b> [Indicate which role they want] <b>Items Sold:</b> [If applicable, and how much they sell for. Menu items may be placed here.]