Roderick Robertson
Oslir Riverman Keyword
Oslir 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. An Oslir Riverman lives on and alongside the Oslir. Similar people live along the other great rivers of the Empire.
Abilities
Brawling, Dagger or Club fighting, Know [local river], Read Current, Ropework, Row, Sail, Stow Cargo, Swim, Woodworking
Typical Personality Traits
Boastful, Clannish or Gregarious, Taciturn or Happy-go-lucky
Typical Relationships
To boat, To 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. Propitiatory worship of the various known hazards of the river is common.