Johann has travelled up and down the river Reik ever since childhood. His family were killed by bandits when he was little more than a child, and he has grown up used to relying on his own skills. A boatman’s life has suited Johann’s temperament, with its outdoor life and chance to keep on the move. But the opportunities for money making are somewhat limited, and since Johann has never owned anything bigger than a rowing boat he has been forced to hire out his services to other barge owners, ferrying passengers and small cargoes between Reikland settlements. Now, at the age of 35, Johann has decided that is enough he’s had enough of making money for other people it’s time to strike out on his own and seek fame and fortune is an adventurer accordingly he sold his rowing boat with current employer and set off towards the capital city of Altdorf.