Bat Guano Miner

Inspired By World Anvil Summer Camp 2021: "An Often undervalued, but Vital Profession"

Bat Guano Miners play a vital role in all societies. Without them, many farmer's crop yields would be poor. Often afflicted with illnesses and smells the miners are looked down upon by the public at large. It is a profession that pays well to those willing to do it.
Becoming a Bat Guano Miner is not one usually makes by choice. The profession is laborious and dirty. The individuals who work this job traditionally have been the poor, prisoners, and desperate Adventures.
Prisoners are often forced into this work to pay down debts. For the poor who work this job, the prisoners are seen as competition and are not looked on favorably by them. The poor love the Adventurers who work this job. They provide vital services to the poor such as protection from bats, protection for their health, and cleaning services. While the adventurers can get materials for selling or crafting.

Career

Qualifications

Anyone can do this work. Many do not choose this profession as it is hazardous to one's health. The only qualification for one to become a Bat Guano Miner is a willingness to do this dirty job.

Payment & Reimbursement

Bat Guano Miners are paid in gold by farmers. The average sell price for a pound of bat guano is about 5 gold. This price can vary from location to location.

Perception

Purpose

The nitrogen-rich guano within many bat caves serves as an excellent fertilizer. This allows for farmers to produce better crop yields for their farms.

Social Status

Those that do this profession are often looked down upon. Essentially being shit miners they are shunned by most societys.

Operations

Workplace

The workplace is in bat nests. The nests are often buried deep within caves. The smells are horrible and the bats make a lot of sounds.

Dangers & Hazards

Bat Guano Miners are often affected by many illnesses. These include but are not limited to Histoplasmosis, Rabies, and Marburg disease. Often Bats will bit miners so that is another hazard one must be on the lookout for.

Type: Industrial
Social Rank: Lower Class
Hazards Rank: Very Dangerous
Legality: Legal