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The gypsies of beneath are a mixture of different species and don't discriminate against any species type. Most of the gypsies are either born within the group or sometimes accepted though these days, very rarely are new members accepted. New members must ask to join the gypsy caravan and the leader along with the advisors who will decide if the new member will be allowed to live among them. This new member must prove that they are not a murderous criminal that has the law chasing after them, the gypsies do not want to have a reputation of being killers. If the new member is to be found out of having a criminal record, he or she will be punished or banned from the gypsy caravan.
No one is allowed to have their own wagon unless they can afford to buy their own wagon and keep it maintained. These wagons are used to store their valuables and tents. One tent per wagon is given, anymore must be bought. Married couples are the exception, they are given their own tent for privacy. Married couples can choose to take in other children who are left without parents and raise them like their own, though couples are not the only ones allowed to raise a child. If one feels they can do it on their own, it's perfectly fine to take one in and raise it on their own.
All gypsies must be able to pull their own weight. Everyone is given a job except the very elderly though many will try and help in whatever way they can, living among their kind, they know how important it is to not be dead weight. Very young children are assigned chores while the older children become apprenticed to adult gypsies. They can choose to become merchants, performers, guards, healers, or cooks. Even the leader and the advisors can perform one of those jobs.
Merchants sell many different things, it's completely up to the merchant to decide what they sell. Some merchants may even have larger wagons than most due to the fact that they carry many items with them.
Performers are usually dancers though occasionally there might be other things such as magic users.
Guards protect the gypsy caravan from thief gangs and anyone who might try to harm the caravan. They can also serve as a sort of police force, making sure no one gets into fights or steals from each other.
Healers are exactly that. They're the people a gypsy goes to when they're sick or injured so they don't have to go to outside healers.
Cooks prepare meals. Gypsies tend to eat meals together in one big group.
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So those are the basics but if there's other ideas anyone would like to add or change, feel free to post them. I promise I won't bite.
This board is for those who may be tempted to join the caravan. Those who want a gypsy charrie may want to establish relationships with others who will have a gypsy character since it'll be rare to accept a new person into the caravan. It wouldn't be realistic to have several gypsies be brand new. So try to limit how many new gypsies, please. (:
And just a heads up, it might take awhile to get the gypsies into the role-play since I'd like to start them when we have a few cities established. -hint, nudge- ;3 So the sooner cities, towns, and villages are created the sooner these guys can hit the road and travel about.
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Somehow. Just expressing interest. 
