Civilian

While many of the heroes of Middle-Earth have shown great skill with the sword or the bow, the bulk of Arda's population is cut from less combative cloth. These individuals are laborers, craftsmen, and nobility striving to live a more profitable or regular life in a time of war. Thus while they have no set combat skills, civilians can be more flexible in choosing their training areas than those who follow more rigid professional paths.

As a result of not being so combat-focused, the civilian has more time to master trades: simply, the making of things. As such, it is not uncommon to find civilians using their skills to cook hearty meals, concoct fantastic potions, or sew sturdy clothing. Indeed without the crafts and talents of the dedicated civilian, the quality of life in Middle-Earth would be very poor for any who appreciate the comforts of civilization.

See also:    professions,  skills,  abilities,  tradeskills