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Is there a word for a kinetic ability magic user like how '-mancy' magic users have '-mancer'?

-kineticist For the more common power telekinesis, the OED offers the noun telekineticist: "A person who practises or has the power of telekinesis".
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What word describes a person that doesn't pay his bills?

In British English 'largo' isn't a word that is used, and while 'deadbeat' can mean that, it is usually more general: deadbeat a person who is not willing to work, does not behave in a responsible ...
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What is the word that describes willingness of a human or even an animal to provide value to others in general?

Altruism appears to fit: uncountable noun Altruism is unselfish concern for other people's happiness and welfare. Synonyms: selflessness, charity, consideration, goodwill — Collins the principle or ...
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Is there a word for a kinetic ability magic user like how '-mancy' magic users have '-mancer'?

Comakinetician, Comakinetiker, Comakinetic Some alternatives formations to -kineticist (suggested in Laurel's answer) would be -kinetician and -kinetiker (or -kineticker). I wrote an answer about the ...
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What word should I use for someone who has been around for a while?

One option would be longtimer, defined by MW as: one that has been in a place, position, or activity for a long time
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