Riverman keyword

Rivermen ply the waterways of the Empire, whether the more placid Lower Oslir, or the turbulent Upper Oslir. Most small craft are operated by their owner and his family.

Beginning Hero Suggestions

Adventures on the rivers of Glorantha usually call for boats, and boats mean crew. A Riverman is unlikely to leave "his river" without great provocation.

Appropriate Homelands

Anywhere with navigable rivers

Abilities

Brawling, Dagger or Club fighting, Know [local river], Read Current, Ropework, Row, Sail, Stow Cargo, Swim, Wood repair

Typical Personality Traits

Boastful, Clannish or Gregarious, Taciturn or Happy-go-lucky

Typical Relationships

To ship,  To ship’s crew, To Family, Rivalry with [other boat crew]

Typical Followers

Crewmen may have a pet as a follower, but rarely a human. A Ship’s owner or captain might have the entire ship’s crew as followers.

Standard of Living

Minimal or Common

Typical Equipment

Knife, bundle of clothing,  hammock or sleeping gear, access to cargo carried on the ship

Rivermen worship their local river and the beings of the wind. Propitiary worship of the various known hazards of the river is common.