Introduction   Last week we promised TTRPGs could lower stress. This week: proof in pencil. Creating a D&D character is like forging a new callsign—familiar skills, fresh mission. Whether you’re a grunt, a medic, a cop, a surgeon, or a pharmacist, your real-world toolbox translates directly to the table. Let’s build a Level 1 hero in 20 minutes flat. Step 1: Pick a Class That Feels Like Home   Real World Role D & D Class Why It Clicks  Infantry / SWAT Fighter Tactics, armor,