| Term | History |
| 1 | Became a Wanderer at age 18 |
| 1 | You do not know what happened to you. There is a gap in your memory. |
| 2 | Became a Field Researcher at age 22 |
| 2 | A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame you, forcing you to leave your career. Gain a Rival. |
| 2 | Lost eye or limb. Fully recovered. Owe 2,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 | Switched to Barbarian at age 26 |
| 3 | Nearly killed. Fully recovered. Owe 50,000 for medical bills. |
| 4 | Returned to Field Researcher at age 30 |
| 4 | Your work is sabotaged by unknown parties. You start again from scratch. |
| 5 | Voluntarily left Field Researcher |
| 5 | Became a Artist at age 34 |
| 5 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 5 | Promoted to rank 1 |
| 6 | Continued as Artist at age 38 |
| 6 | Gain a patron in the arts. Gain an Ally |
| 6 | Promoted to rank 2 |
| 7 | Aging Crisis. Owe 40,000 for medical bills. |
| 7 | Continued as Artist at age 42 |
| 7 | Works is especially well received and popular, making you a minor celebrity |
| 7 | Promoted to rank 3 |
| 8 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 8 | Continued as Artist at age 46 |
| 8 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 8 | Promoted to rank 4 |
| 9 | Aging Crisis. Owe 20,000 for medical bills. |
| 9 | Voluntarily left Artist |
| 9 | Retired at age 50 |
| 9 | A new romantic starts. Gain an Ally. |
| 10 | Aging Crisis. Owe 10,000 for medical bills. |