The Rivermen’s Guild is based in Port Freedom in Sargava and effectively rules the town. Anyone who makes a living on Sargava’s Rivers is able to join the Guild, but only those who own or operate a barge can become one of the guild’s five masters. Turnover among masters is high. Only two of the masters – a dwarf called Borgo Irongate and a human called Maximilia have held office for more than five years. The others tend to die or disappear.