NPC Businesses & Character Jobs

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NPC BUSINESSES & CHARACTER JOBS
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For character businesses, see this page.
Guild Adventurer jobs are listed on Guild page.

This page is meant for a general listing of NPC owned businesses and jobs there might be in the various districts of Nightwake. You can just submit general business names and purposes for this page just to know they exist or you can use this opportunity to "promote" a NPC business because your character works there.

There's a top-level for government jobs. Comment on the top level relevant to your character (and what department they work in for the Research Center one).

Comment here to submit a business in general!

Comment here to tell where your character works!

Those who aren't going to go for jobs, there's also a spot for Schools


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Government Jobs

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The Law Enforcement

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The Law Enforcement looking for cops and detectives to help catch criminals. Characters start as a traffic cop (for at least two months). Getting a player character or an NPC as a partner is entirely possible but not necessarily required.

The Law Enforcement Headquarters is located in Nightwake Center district, but there are smaller stations in every districts (that fit the theme of the district).

Uniforms

Casual uniform looks like this (either a short sleeve or a long sleeved version, can also have a skirt instead of pants), but this very uniform has the ability to transform into a suit developed by the Nightwake Researchers.

The suit has a built in connection for contacting the headquarters when necessary and also has a holographic map system. Protects the user from elemental magic, as most of the law enforcement cops are natives with no powers. The helmet goes into the suit. Also has neat little compartments for weapons or handcuffs. Suit also responds to the wearer's body for maximum protection.

Perks

Law Enforcement characters get a free airship licence course if they wish to get one (a driver's licence for airships, basically). They are also entitled to use any of the Law Enforcement's own vehicles (changes according to district).

[mayoninofukucho]

Hijikata started out as a regular policeman (partnered with Dojima), but as of the beginning of 2025 he leads the SPOON (Spectral Patrol for the Observation of Order in Nightwake), a division of ghosts, under the unique title of Ghost Corporal (which Harrison made up so he'd stop competing with his peers).

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Noting here that as of October 2025, Hijikata has been fired.

[detectiveforhierophant]

Dojima works as a regular policeman, (partnered with Hijikata.)

[dornen]

Yogi joins as a regular cop (after being a traffic cop of course).

[sapphireknight]

Works as a regular cop. Will take temporary partners as and when assigned but doesn't have a permanent one.

Pretend it didn't take me two years to add this.

The Research Center

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The Research Center is always looking for new scientists and even test subjects (especially in the mecha suit hangar). There are various department, including general technology, mecha suits, medical, flora and fauna, linguistic and many others. You may use your imagination as you come up with them.

The Research Center is located in Nightwake Center district and it's also the same plays characters start their journeys in.

Uniforms

Research Center Employees don't require a uniform, but they are provided with equipment and safety gear depending on which department they belong to.

Perks

Research Center characters get a free monthly set of potions (1 medical potion that helps delay flu symptoms, 1 potion for motion sickness, 1 potion that acts like an energy drink, 1 potion that upgrades strength and defense for three hours) and access to new technology. They also get a free traveling pass to use on airship busses/taxis for quicker traveling between home and work.

[reincarnatedprince]

Mamoru Chiba works on the Medical Department.

[soundsperfect]

Asami Sato works on the General Technology Department and the Mecha Suit Hangar.

[abnormalizes]

Evangeline works in potion development and hazardous waste disposal. She also does work with cursed object identification and neutralization now.

[quecheugy]

Clavell works with General Technology, Programming(a specialty of his!), and Linguistics.

[leucosis]

Albedo works for Medical, General Tech, and Flora & Fauna

[yersavior]

Megumi will be working here as a test subject for scientists to study the tech she has on offer; specifically her deflector and seraph, given that they are tech-based versus magic-based.

Also will assist in testing other combat-based technologies.

[lyingheart]

Annie went and got herself hired as one of the test pilots for the mecha (standard and Pacific Rim style). Look, when a lady knows how to titan, it's not the worst learning curve to see how to do something similar only with a mechanical body instead. Definitely works with anyone wanting hand-to-hand combat skills (sparring, possibly teaching) related to piloting and so on.

[assent]

Sonia Nevermind will work in the Linguistics (she's fluent in 30 languages!) and Medical departments. Her focus in the medicine department will be in the realm of diseases and poisons.

[bigdearsnowman]

Zayne Li works in the Medical Department with a focus in cardiac medicine. Can't go wrong with what you're familiar with, right?

[cattegorical]

G'raha is a freelancer researcher, occasionally doing commissions here and there and checking in with stuff he finds.

Misc. Government Jobs

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Characters who have gotten a job from the government that isn't the two mentioned above.

[wrotetheworld]

City hall office administrator. Feel free to pile aaaalll the work on him. He's used to it.

Submit a NPC run business

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Comment in this toplevel with the following info, if you come up a business run by an NPC (like a grocery store or a nightclub).

<b>Business Name:</b> <b>District:</b> <b>Description:</b> <b>Pictures:</b> (Optional, if you feel like adding)

[twilightarbiter]

Business Name: Deja Brew
District: Amberfall
Description: A coffee shop with a relaxed atmosphere and a witty name. Has an open board game/card game night on Fridays.

[roundandaround]

Business Name: Player 4
District: Nightwake
Description: A claw machine arcade with all kinds of games to try and win things, from your average UFO-catcher to takoyaki style, string cutter, and that one machine where you get a ticket and have a 1 in 10,000 chance of winning a game console and will probably just get earplugs or sticky notes instead. The regular machine's prizes are anything you find in a claw machine arcade, like plushies, prize figures, packaged snacks, and sometimes weird stuff like a potato peeler or rubber slippers shaped like lobsters.

[gentledawn]

Business Name: Shan (山) Healing
District: Winter
Description: A clinic that features natural medicine/healing techniques (some of which are based on ancient Chinese Cultivation) for those who want a different approach to illness/their well-being.

[shuidegurou]

Business Name: The Understudy
District: Amberfall
Description: A bookstore, cafe combination. Typical of Amberfall there's a magical twist. Sound dampening magic for their booths and tables ensures that guests can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere even when the bookshop is at its busiest.
Pictures: Here

[bombdemon]

Business Name: Fentucky Cried Khicken Fried Chicken Kingdom
District: Nightwake
Description: An affordable chain restaurant specializing in various fried chicken centered dishes, dips and sides! Takeout available for purchase in a variety of combinations and packaging, including but not limited to colourful paper buckets.

Character Jobs

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This is a fully optional, but if you would like to tell everyone where your character is working, this is the place!

Feel free to link the business they work for from the toplevel above, if it exists there. You can also say character businesses in this thread if you wish, as long as you link to their info!

Guild Adventurers have their own page and don't belong under this comment.

<b>Character Name:</b> <b>Job:</b> <b>District:</b> (anywhere/everywhere is a valid answer) <b>Other notes:</b> Anything else you might want to add

[rustyhonesty]

Character Name: Jean Kirstein
Job: Stable boy
District: Sunwaning
Other notes: n/a

[alljustforher]

Character Name: Homura Akemi
Job: Part-time shelver at the Library
District: Amberfall
Other notes: n/a

[saxsongs]

Character Name: Ren Jinguji
Job: Idol
District: Agency is in Blossomcrown, otherwise anywhere
Other notes: Currently working for an unnamed idol agency.

[badsunrising]

Character Name: Nikkolaus Solan
Job: Library Aide
District: Amberfall
Other notes: He's mostly using the job as an excuse to spend more time learning about this world through the texts. He deals with inventory, classification, ordering and any other behind-the-scenes task that minimizes his need for customer service. :/

Re: Character Jobs

[noodleboi]

Character Name: MK
Job: Delivery Boy
District: Anywhere - Mostly Nightwake City
Other notes: He'll deliver anything really.

Re: Character Jobs

[bluediligence]

Character Name: Korone
Job: Assistant Manager at Plot & Patisserie
District: Blossomcrown
Other notes:

Plot & Patisserie is a quirky, plant-filled coffee shop and reading cafe in Blossomcrown. They've got everything you might want, from sandwiches and soup-filled bread-bowls to sweet cinnamon rolls, pastries, cookies, brownies, cakes and muffins … and, of course, a full range of delicious drinks. There are tons of books to peruse, too, if that's your speed — customers are welcome to grab something to read, with the option to borrow books library-style if they sign up to the Loyalty Schemers Club (up 3 books a week and points earned towards discounts and freebies!).

The cosy vibes carry through into the small, high-walled courtyard out back, with lanterns, fairy lights, and patio heaters a-plenty! Seating options out there include regular tables and chairs, couches in sheltered nooks, and hanging baskets with blankets and cushions.

Korone's a regular behind the counter ... and in front of the counter ... and behind the scenes.

MORE INFO COMING SOON I'm writing up a proper post ✨

[ideel]

Character Name: Jade Leech
Job: no official title but "informant" just about does it
District: He'll come to you
Other notes: He's the guy you go to if you want information. Doesn't matter who or what, he'll get it if it's not already at his disposal. He's got a very keen knowledge of the local law enforcement as well as the shadier sorts in the city. For the right price he might even be convinced to help "solve" some problems.

Somehow he seems to do this my mostly legal means, and trying to prove otherwise would be more trouble than it's worth.

Schools

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Regular Schools

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Those studying at regular schools (up to end of High School is possible).

[badsunrising]

Nikki likes school and wants to finish high school. Plus it's another way to learn about this world. Probably a hybrid of day and night classes.

[angerintomiracles]

Eva's very eager to finish high school, she enjoys it! Mostly going to night classes.

[veileddreamer]

Tau is going to normal high school too

Magical Manor

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Magical Manor. A place where you study enhancing items and making new ones. Located in Amberfall.


Magic & Potions info.

[angerintomiracles]

As well as regular school, Eva's taking lessons part time at the Magical Manor (she also lives at the dorms there with her two cats).

[freedomfighterhammer]

Amy Rose will be attending here

[hometown]

reiner has begun studying here!

[rustyhonesty]

Jean is an occasional student.

Tower of Potions

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Tower of Potions. A place where you study making various kinds of potions. Located in Coldreach District.

Magic & Potions info.

[veileddreamer]

Tau is studying potions here now!

[hometown]

reiner begins studying here in january!

[shatteredprison]

Character Name: Shadow the Hedgehog
Job: Combat Instructor
District: Dayrise
Other notes: He is that harsh teacher type. No nonsense. But damn if he isn't good at his job.

Life of Crime

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This is a spot for people who want IC consequences for their characters when they do Questboard crime quests or other crimes. Anyone checked in on this can be a "talk of the office" and a criminal the officers want to capture - may it be under a fake alias or not. This may also cause negative CR with current PC law enforcement officers if the players are up to that.

Crimes such as theft will be punished with community work (picking trash, doing jobs no one else wants to do, etc).

Physical violence results into jail time and mandatory anger management therapy.

Anything worse that that should be discussed with the mods in Harrison's NPC threads.