diff --git a/Content.Server/GameTicking/GameTicker.cs b/Content.Server/GameTicking/GameTicker.cs
index 5008b460c4..eb3cb9a3a2 100644
--- a/Content.Server/GameTicking/GameTicker.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/GameTicking/GameTicker.cs
@@ -7,9 +7,11 @@ using Content.Server.GameTicking.GamePresets;
 using Content.Server.Interfaces.Chat;
 using Content.Server.Interfaces.GameTicking;
 using Content.Server.Mobs;
+using Content.Server.Mobs.Roles;
 using Content.Server.Players;
 using Content.Shared;
 using Content.Shared.GameObjects.Components.Inventory;
+using Content.Shared.Jobs;
 using Robust.Server.Interfaces.Maps;
 using Robust.Server.Interfaces.Player;
 using Robust.Server.Player;
@@ -27,6 +29,7 @@ using Robust.Shared.Localization;
 using Robust.Shared.Log;
 using Robust.Shared.Map;
 using Robust.Shared.Maths;
+using Robust.Shared.Prototypes;
 using Robust.Shared.Random;
 using Robust.Shared.Timers;
 using Robust.Shared.Timing;
@@ -91,6 +94,7 @@ namespace Content.Server.GameTicking
         [Dependency] private IChatManager _chatManager;
         [Dependency] private IServerNetManager _netManager;
         [Dependency] private IDynamicTypeFactory _dynamicTypeFactory;
+        [Dependency] private IPrototypeManager _prototypeManager;
         [Dependency] private readonly ILocalizationManager _localization;
         [Dependency] private readonly IRobustRandom _robustRandom;
 #pragma warning restore 649
@@ -260,16 +264,23 @@ namespace Content.Server.GameTicking
             UpdateInfoText();
         }
 
-        private IEntity _spawnPlayerMob()
+        private IEntity _spawnPlayerMob(Job job)
         {
             var entity = _entityManager.SpawnEntityAt(PlayerPrototypeName, _getLateJoinSpawnPoint());
             if (entity.TryGetComponent(out InventoryComponent inventory))
             {
-                var uniform = _entityManager.SpawnEntity("UniformAssistant");
-                inventory.Equip(EquipmentSlotDefines.Slots.INNERCLOTHING, uniform.GetComponent<ClothingComponent>());
+                var gear = _prototypeManager.Index<StartingGearPrototype>(job.StartingGear).Equipment;
 
-                var shoes = _entityManager.SpawnEntity("ShoesBlack");
-                inventory.Equip(EquipmentSlotDefines.Slots.SHOES, shoes.GetComponent<ClothingComponent>());
+                foreach (var (slotStr, equipmentStr) in gear)
+                {
+                    if (!Enum.TryParse(slotStr.ToUpper(), out EquipmentSlotDefines.Slots slot))
+                    {
+                        Logger.Error("{0} is an invalid equipment slot.", slotStr);
+                        continue;
+                    }
+                    var equipmentEntity = _entityManager.SpawnEntity(equipmentStr);
+                    inventory.Equip(slot, equipmentEntity.GetComponent<ClothingComponent>());
+                }
             }
 
             return entity;
@@ -441,8 +452,11 @@ namespace Content.Server.GameTicking
             var data = session.ContentData();
             data.WipeMind();
             data.Mind = new Mind(session.SessionId);
+            //TODO Replace "Assistant" with the job when char preference are done
+            var job = new Job(data.Mind, _prototypeManager.Index<JobPrototype>("Assistant"));
+            data.Mind.AddRole(job);
 
-            var mob = _spawnPlayerMob();
+            var mob = _spawnPlayerMob(job);
             data.Mind.TransferTo(mob);
         }
 
diff --git a/Content.Server/Mobs/Commands.cs b/Content.Server/Mobs/Commands.cs
index 88f53476d4..2b04692431 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Mobs/Commands.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Mobs/Commands.cs
@@ -1,13 +1,17 @@
 using System.Text;
+using Content.Server.Mobs.Roles;
 using Content.Server.Players;
+using Content.Shared.Jobs;
 using Robust.Server.Interfaces.Console;
 using Robust.Server.Interfaces.Player;
 using Robust.Shared.Interfaces.Reflection;
 using Robust.Shared.IoC;
 using Robust.Shared.Network;
+using Robust.Shared.Prototypes;
 
 namespace Content.Server.Mobs
 {
+
     public class MindInfoCommand : IClientCommand
     {
         public string Command => "mindinfo";
@@ -47,6 +51,10 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
 
     public class AddRoleCommand : IClientCommand
     {
+#pragma warning disable 649
+        [Dependency] private IPrototypeManager _prototypeManager;
+#pragma warning restore 649
+
         public string Command => "addrole";
 
         public string Description => "Adds a role to a player's mind.";
@@ -65,9 +73,8 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
             if (mgr.TryGetPlayerData(new NetSessionId(args[0]), out var data))
             {
                 var mind = data.ContentData().Mind;
-                var refl = IoCManager.Resolve<IReflectionManager>();
-                var type = refl.LooseGetType(args[1]);
-                mind.AddRole(type);
+                var role = new Job(mind, _prototypeManager.Index<JobPrototype>(args[1]));
+                mind.AddRole(role);
             }
             else
             {
@@ -78,6 +85,11 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
 
     public class RemoveRoleCommand : IClientCommand
     {
+
+#pragma warning disable 649
+        [Dependency] private IPrototypeManager _prototypeManager;
+#pragma warning restore 649
+
         public string Command => "rmrole";
 
         public string Description => "Removes a role from a player's mind.";
@@ -96,9 +108,8 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
             if (mgr.TryGetPlayerData(new NetSessionId(args[0]), out var data))
             {
                 var mind = data.ContentData().Mind;
-                var refl = IoCManager.Resolve<IReflectionManager>();
-                var type = refl.LooseGetType(args[1]);
-                mind.RemoveRole(type);
+                var role = new Job(mind, _prototypeManager.Index<JobPrototype>(args[1]));
+                mind.RemoveRole(role);
             }
             else
             {
diff --git a/Content.Server/Mobs/Mind.cs b/Content.Server/Mobs/Mind.cs
index 3fa7185ca0..88b446928f 100644
--- a/Content.Server/Mobs/Mind.cs
+++ b/Content.Server/Mobs/Mind.cs
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
     /// </remarks>
     public sealed class Mind
     {
-        private readonly Dictionary<Type, Role> _roles = new Dictionary<Type, Role>();
+        private readonly ISet<Role> _roles = new HashSet<Role>();
 
         /// <summary>
         ///     Creates the new mind attached to a specific player session.
@@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
         ///     An enumerable over all the roles this mind has.
         /// </summary>
         [ViewVariables]
-        public IEnumerable<Role> AllRoles => _roles.Values;
+        public IEnumerable<Role> AllRoles => _roles;
 
         /// <summary>
         ///     The session of the player owning this mind.
@@ -87,19 +87,6 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
             }
         }
 
-        /// <summary>
-        ///     Gives this mind a new role.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <typeparam name="T">The type of the role to give.</typeparam>
-        /// <returns>The instance of the role.</returns>
-        /// <exception cref="ArgumentException">
-        ///     Thrown if we already have a role with this type.
-        /// </exception>
-        public T AddRole<T>() where T : Role
-        {
-            return (T)AddRole(typeof(T));
-        }
-
         /// <summary>
         ///     Gives this mind a new role.
         /// </summary>
@@ -108,31 +95,18 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
         /// <exception cref="ArgumentException">
         ///     Thrown if we already have a role with this type.
         /// </exception>
-        public Role AddRole(Type t)
+        public Role AddRole(Role role)
         {
-            if (_roles.ContainsKey(t))
+            if (_roles.Contains(role))
             {
-                throw new ArgumentException($"We already have this role: {t}");
+                throw new ArgumentException($"We already have this role: {role}");
             }
 
-            var role = (Role)Activator.CreateInstance(t, this);
-            _roles[t] = role;
+            _roles.Add(role);
             role.Greet();
             return role;
         }
 
-        /// <summary>
-        ///     Removes a role from this mind.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <typeparam name="T">The type of the role to remove.</typeparam>
-        /// <exception cref="ArgumentException">
-        ///     Thrown if we do not have this role.
-        /// </exception>
-        public void RemoveRole<T>() where T : Role
-        {
-            RemoveRole(typeof(T));
-        }
-
         /// <summary>
         ///     Removes a role from this mind.
         /// </summary>
@@ -140,42 +114,16 @@ namespace Content.Server.Mobs
         /// <exception cref="ArgumentException">
         ///     Thrown if we do not have this role.
         /// </exception>
-        public void RemoveRole(Type t)
+        public void RemoveRole(Role role)
         {
-            if (!_roles.ContainsKey(t))
+            if (!_roles.Contains(role))
             {
-                throw new ArgumentException($"We do not have this role: {t}");
+                throw new ArgumentException($"We do not have this role: {role}");
             }
 
             // This can definitely get more complex removal hooks later,
             // when we need it.
-            _roles.Remove(t);
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        ///     Gets a role of a certain type.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <typeparam name="T">The type of the role to get.</typeparam>
-        /// <returns>The role's instance.</returns>
-        /// <exception cref="KeyNotFoundException">
-        ///     Thrown if we do not have a role of this type.
-        /// </exception>
-        public T GetRole<T>() where T : Role
-        {
-            return (T)_roles[typeof(T)];
-        }
-
-        /// <summary>
-        ///     Gets a role of a certain type.
-        /// </summary>
-        /// <param name="t">The type of the role to get.</param>
-        /// <returns>The role's instance.</returns>
-        /// <exception cref="KeyNotFoundException">
-        ///     Thrown if we do not have a role of this type.
-        /// </exception>
-        public Role GetRole(Type t)
-        {
-            return _roles[t];
+            _roles.Remove(role);
         }
 
         /// <summary>
diff --git a/Content.Server/Mobs/Roles/Job.cs b/Content.Server/Mobs/Roles/Job.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..cabfeeecfc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Content.Server/Mobs/Roles/Job.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,35 @@
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using Content.Server.Interfaces.Chat;
+using Content.Shared.Jobs;
+using Robust.Shared.IoC;
+
+namespace Content.Server.Mobs.Roles
+{
+    public class Job : Role
+    {
+        private readonly JobPrototype _jobPrototype;
+
+        public override string Name { get; }
+
+        public String StartingGear => _jobPrototype.StartingGear;
+
+        public Job(Mind mind, JobPrototype jobPrototype) : base(mind)
+        {
+            _jobPrototype = jobPrototype;
+            Name = jobPrototype.Name;
+        }
+
+        public override void Greet()
+        {
+            base.Greet();
+
+            var chat = IoCManager.Resolve<IChatManager>();
+            chat.DispatchServerMessage(
+                Mind.Session,
+                String.Format("You're a new {0}. Do your best!", Name));
+        }
+    }
+
+
+}
diff --git a/Content.Shared/Jobs/JobPrototype.cs b/Content.Shared/Jobs/JobPrototype.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..5a6c47ad1b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Content.Shared/Jobs/JobPrototype.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,27 @@
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using System.Linq;
+using Robust.Shared.Prototypes;
+using Robust.Shared.Utility;
+using YamlDotNet.RepresentationModel;
+
+namespace Content.Shared.Jobs
+{
+    [Prototype("job")]
+    public class JobPrototype : IPrototype, IIndexedPrototype
+    {
+        public string ID { get; private set; }
+        public string Name { get; private set; }
+
+        public string StartingGear { get; private set; }
+        public IEnumerable<string> Department { get; private set; }
+
+        public void LoadFrom(YamlMappingNode mapping)
+        {
+            ID = mapping.GetNode("id").AsString();
+            Name = mapping.GetNode("name").ToString();
+            StartingGear = mapping.GetNode("startingGear").ToString();
+            Department = mapping.GetNode("department").AllNodes.Select(i => i.ToString());
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/Content.Shared/Jobs/StartingGearPrototype.cs b/Content.Shared/Jobs/StartingGearPrototype.cs
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e538eabec3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Content.Shared/Jobs/StartingGearPrototype.cs
@@ -0,0 +1,30 @@
+using System;
+using System.Collections.Generic;
+using Robust.Shared.Prototypes;
+using Robust.Shared.Serialization;
+using Robust.Shared.ViewVariables;
+using YamlDotNet.RepresentationModel;
+
+namespace Content.Shared.Jobs
+{
+    [Prototype("startingGear")]
+    public class StartingGearPrototype : IPrototype, IIndexedPrototype
+    {
+        private string _id;
+        private Dictionary<string, string> _equipment;
+
+        [ViewVariables]
+        public string ID => _id;
+
+        [ViewVariables]
+        public Dictionary<string, string> Equipment => _equipment;
+
+        public void LoadFrom(YamlMappingNode mapping)
+        {
+            var serializer = YamlObjectSerializer.NewReader(mapping);
+
+            serializer.DataField(ref _id, "id", string.Empty);
+            serializer.DataField(ref _equipment, "equipment", new Dictionary<string, string>());
+        }
+    }
+}
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Jobs/StartingGear/assistantGear.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Jobs/StartingGear/assistantGear.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..e6eb54aec4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Jobs/StartingGear/assistantGear.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+- type: startingGear
+  id: AssistantGear
+  equipment:
+    innerclothing: UniformAssistant
+    backpack: BackpackClothing
+    shoes: ShoesBlack
diff --git a/Resources/Prototypes/Jobs/job.yml b/Resources/Prototypes/Jobs/job.yml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..372a34f98d
--- /dev/null
+++ b/Resources/Prototypes/Jobs/job.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,231 @@
+- type: job
+  id: Captain
+  name: "Captain"
+  startingGear: CaptainGear
+  department:
+    - Command
+
+- type: job
+  id: HeadOfPersonnel
+  name: "Head Of Personnel"
+  startingGear: HeadOfPersonnelGear
+  department:
+    - Command
+    - Civilian
+    - Cargo
+
+- type: job
+  id: HeadOfSecurity
+  name: "Head Of Security"
+  startingGear: HeadOfSecurityGear
+  department:
+    - Command
+    - Security
+
+- type: job
+  id: ChiefEngineer
+  name: "Chief Engineer"
+  startingGear: ChiefEngineerGear
+  department:
+    - Command
+    - Engineering
+
+- type: job
+  id: ResearchDirector
+  name: "Research Director"
+  startingGear: ResearchDirectorGear
+  department:
+    - Command
+    - Science
+
+- type: job
+  id: ChiefMedicalOfficer
+  name: "Chief Medical Officer"
+  startingGear: ChiefMedicalOfficerGear
+  department:
+    - Command
+    - Medical
+
+- type: job
+  id: StationEngineer
+  name: "Station Engineer"
+  startingGear: StationEngineerGear
+  department:
+    - Engineering
+
+- type: job
+  id: AtmosphericTechnician
+  name: "Atmospheric Technician"
+  startingGear: AtmosphericTechnicianGear
+  department:
+    - Engineering
+
+- type: job
+  id: Mechanic
+  name: "Mechanic"
+  startingGear: MechanicGear
+  department:
+    - Engineering
+    - Science
+
+- type: job
+  id: MedicalDoctor
+  name: "Medical Doctor"
+  startingGear: MedicalDoctorGear
+  department:
+    - Medical
+
+- type: job
+  id: Geneticist
+  name: "Geneticist"
+  startingGear: GeneticistGear
+  department:
+    - Science
+    - Medical
+
+- type: job
+  id: Virologist
+  name: "Virologist"
+  startingGear: VirologistGear
+  department:
+    - Medical
+
+- type: job
+  id: Paramedic
+  name: "Paramedic"
+  startingGear: ParamedicGear
+  department:
+    - Medical
+
+- type: job
+  id: Chemist
+  name: "Chemist"
+  startingGear: ChemistGear
+  department:
+    - Medical
+
+- type: job
+  id: Scientist
+  name: "Scientist"
+  startingGear: ScientistGear
+  department:
+    - Science
+
+- type: job
+  id: Roboticist
+  name: "Roboticist"
+  startingGear: RoboticistGear
+  department:
+    - Science
+
+- type: job
+  id: Bartender
+  name: "Bartender"
+  startingGear: BartenderGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Botanist
+  name: "Botanist"
+  startingGear: BotanistGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Chef
+  name: "Chef"
+  startingGear: ChefGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Janitor
+  name: "Janitor"
+  startingGear: JanitorGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Librarian
+  name: "Librarian"
+  startingGear: LibrarianGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: InternalAffairsAgent
+  name: "Internal Affairs Agent"
+  startingGear: InternalAffairsAgentGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Chaplain
+  name: "Chaplain"
+  startingGear: ChaplainGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Clown
+  name: "Clown"
+  startingGear: ClownGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Mime
+  name: "Mime"
+  startingGear: MimeGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Assistant
+  name: "Assistant"
+  startingGear: AssistantGear
+  department:
+    - Civilian
+
+- type: job
+  id: Quartermaster
+  name: "Quartermaster"
+  startingGear: QuartermasterGear
+  department:
+    - Cargo
+
+- type: job
+  id: CargoTechnician
+  name: "Cargo Technician"
+  startingGear: CargoTechnicianGear
+  department:
+    - Cargo
+
+- type: job
+  id: ShaftMiner
+  name: "Shaft Miner"
+  startingGear: ShaftMinerGear
+  department:
+    - Cargo
+
+- type: job
+  id: Warden
+  name: "Warden"
+  startingGear: WardenGear
+  department:
+    - Security
+
+- type: job
+  id: Detective
+  name: "Detective"
+  startingGear: DetectiveGear
+  department:
+    - Security
+
+- type: job
+  id: SecurityOfficer
+  name: "Security Officer"
+  startingGear: SecurityOfficerGear
+  department:
+    - Security