Fair Reviews in Faerûn, A Complete Rating and Evaluation Guide for the Waterdeep Trading Company

In the wards of Waterdeep, work begins before dawn and ends when the last cart clears the gate. Foremen count crates, baristas tune grindstones, and clerks balance ledgers by lantern light. The Waterdeep Trading Company thrives when each role is measured with clarity and coached with purpose. This article gathers the company rating models, anchors, and prompts into one reusable guide. It turns scattered checklists into a single practice that is fair, fast, and ready for audit in every city of the Sword Coast.

What It Is

This is a complete evaluation framework for crews and stewards across shops, warehouses, caravans, and labs. It defines rating scales with pass rules, gives behavior anchors for everyday tasks, and packages a clean question set for reviews. It also includes targeted follow-ups for training exceptions and a worked example that shows the scoring pattern.

Why It Matters

Consistent ratings reduce disputes and speed coaching. Anchors cut guesswork between shifts and locations. Pass rules support auditors and guild inspectors. Together, these practices improve service, limit rework, and raise throughput without risking safety or compliance.

Rating Models at a Glance

This section introduces the scales used across the company. Each model has a factor used in scoring, a pass rule, and a plain description. Use this overview to pick the right model before you rate a task.

The following table summarizes every model the Waterdeep Trading Company uses for performance and compliance. Keep this close at hand when preparing reviews or building dashboards. It doubles as a quick reference so stewards can choose the correct scale without searching through scrolls.

BARS5, Behavior Anchors for Common Roles

This section explains the behavior scale with concrete anchors for three common duties. Use these anchors to keep ratings consistent between wards and shifts, especially when crews rotate between lanes.

The next table turns the BARS5 scale into specific, observable behaviors across three role families. These anchors reduce rater drift, help new stewards calibrate quickly, and give employees clear targets for advancement.

Training Status and Follow Through

This section covers training completion states and the actions that keep the roster compliant. Use the status table for scoring and the follow up table to close gaps without delay.

The next table shows every completion state along with factor and pass rule. It is the single source of truth for auditors and guild inspectors. Pair it with the follow up table that follows to convert exceptions into dated action.

Use the next table whenever a training item is failed or exempt. These prompts create a corrective path with ownership and due dates. This prevents repeat exceptions and keeps the ledger of learning clean.

Skill Proficiency

This section records how strong a skill is in daily work. Use the five level table for detailed roles, and the three level table for quick snapshots during ladder reviews.

The table below defines five proficiency levels with factors and pass rules. Use it for hands on roles like brewing, picking, and station work. It is also helpful when proposing cross training or merit increases.

Use the next table when a quick snapshot is needed for role mapping. It supports talent reviews, crew assignments, and leadership identification with minimal overhead.

Compliance and Observation

This section captures policy status and live task checks. Use it to certify safe practice on the floor and to keep inspection scrolls in order.

The following compliance table aligns policy status to clear outcomes. It is designed for quick sign off during monthly reviews and for guild inspections. It ensures that remediation steps are tracked when gaps appear.

Use the observation table that follows to document what was seen at the station. It is the evidence trail for sign off and prevents disputes about readiness.

Frequency, Security, License, and Audit

This section covers measures that guide training plans and risk posture, including frequency of use, security drills, credentials, and audits.

The next table is informational. It captures how often a skill is used. This helps planners time refreshers and rotate crews to maintain muscle memory without wasting tuition.

Security incidents in Faerûn include trapped parchments and false sending stones. The table below records the latest outcome for drills or real events. It pairs well with refresher coaching notes.

Credentials keep dangerous work safe, from forklifts to alchemical vessels. Use the next table to track standing, schedule renewals, and satisfy inspectors.

Audits keep shops and warehouses honest. The next table provides a simple four level record for findings. Use it with CAPA logs to close issues before the next inspection.

Attendance matters for classroom and on the job sessions. Use the table below to record presence and to trigger make up training when needed.

Short UI Tooltips

This section gives single line hints for forms and dashboards. Use them as hover text or small print under field labels when building review scrolls or crystals.

The table below condenses each model into a one line helper. It improves speed during entry and reduces confusion for new stewards.

The Question Set, Ready to Use

This section presents the evaluation prompts in a single checklist. Use the right model beside each prompt, and add notes when the prompt calls for narrative detail.

The next table maps every prompt to the correct model. Take it onto the floor for mid-period checks, and keep a copy in the steward’s office for end-of-period reviews. It allows one pass from behavior through growth planning.

When a completion exception appears, use the prompts below without delay. This keeps the training ledger current and prevents repeat findings at the next inspection.

Worked Example, Mid-Period Snapshot

This section shows a filled example for a picker barista in the Dock Ward. Use it as a model for scoring and notes during mid period coaching.

The next table presents a complete snapshot with selections, factors, pass results, and short notes. It demonstrates how to convert observations into clear scores and actions that carry into the next moon.

Quick Capture Sheet for Field Use

This section gives a one-page capture layout for clipboards and tablets in loud stations. Copy it into a form and keep it near the time board so stewards can complete reviews between rushes.

The next table lists the capture fields in the order a steward will encounter them during a review. It keeps the process fast, traceable, and consistent with the scales above.

Realms Aware Considerations

Travel time varies by ward and season, so judge behaviors first and adjust expectations only when evidence shows outside forces at play. Arcane devices require extra care, so apply compliance with attention to sanitation charms and containment runes. Security awareness includes trapped parchments and false sending stones, treat them like suspicious links, report, isolate, purge. For roaming caravans, pin observations to the city and day to keep context clear for audits.

Final Thoughts

Post the scales in steward stations, add the tooltips to forms, and keep the capture sheet close at hand. Rate the behavior you see most, write brief notes, and close every exception with an owner and a date. End each review with two strengths, one development area, and two or three goals that can be verified on the floor. In this way the Waterdeep Trading Company keeps its promise to crews and clients across Faerûn.

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