If they are
> > independent, what are their skills outside their 2
> > abilities/keywords? 6?
>
> "Followers" as written are meant to be the servents,
> spear carriers, and
> faceless minions. In conflicts they don't have a
> seperate identity, they are
> part of the hero's "squad", and only act to support
> him. Now, you can have a
> "follower" who's job it is to act as a courier
> ("take this message to the
> king!") or similar "independent" function, but even
> those are still mere
> adjuncts to the hero. This type of follower gets
> into the credits as
> "Spearman #3" or "Tough Thug". They are
> monster-fodder, and don't even need
> to be named.
What role do the keywords play in their assitance to the hero?
>
> There has been talk on the lists of a "companion" or
> "sidekick" type
> follower, someone who is more than a spear-carrier,
> and less than an ally.
> While HW does not have rules for them, various
> people on the list have
> suggested 25 word descriptions. This is meant to be
> a sidekick such as
> Xena's Gabrielle or Batman's Robin - not as skilled,
> but constantly around.
> This varient will probably *not* get official
> recognition in a rulesbook,
> but gives you a bit more "independence".
>
I like that--official or unoffical!
> Roderick
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
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