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Listed in this document are the stats of the NPCs from the 1st Edition Way Of series of books all coverted to

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Edition by Okuma.

Table of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of ContentsTable of Contents Way of the Crab 1 Way of the Crane 3 Way of the Dragon 6 Way of the Lion 9 Way of the Phoenix 12 Way of the Scorpion 15 Way of the Unicorn 17

Way of the Minor Clans 20 Unexpected Allies 23 Way of the Wolf 25 Way of th Shadowlands 28 Way of Shinsei 31 Winter Court Series 33

Way of the CrabWay of the CrabWay of the CrabWay of the Crab

Hida Kisada Hida Kisada Hida Kisada Hida Kisada

Earth: 9 Water: 3 - Strength: 6 Fire: 5 Air: 3 Void: 4 School/Rank: Hida Bushi 5/Hida Avenger 3 Skills: Athletics 3, Battle (Mass Combat, Shadowlands) 7, Deceit (Intimidation) 5, Defense 7, Heavy Weapons (Tetsubo) 7, Hunting 4, Jiujutsu (Sumo) 8, Kenjutsu 5, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Heraldry 2, Lore: History 3, Lore: Invective 5, Lore: Law 4, Shadowlands Lore 7 Honor: 2.0 Glory: 9.0 Status: 8.0 (Crab Clan Daimyo) Advantages: Crab Hands, Clear Thinker, Large, Magic Resistance (6pt), Strength of the Earth (8pt) Disadvantages: Brash, Old Kata: Shell of Stone (3E pg 195), Stance of the Wall (3E pg 196), Shards of Earth (3E pg 195), Nothing Can Save You (4W pg 149), Unyielding Fury (3E pg 196), Wrath of the Crab (AotD pg 32), Shell of the Crab (AotD pg 32), Hida's Jade Fist (4W pg 148), Hida's Avalanche (3E pg 195) Nemuranai: Ketsuen - Unique Heavy Armor - This armor grants a base TNtbH bonus of 22 and a Free Raise on Defense rolls. The wearer of this armor may chose to increase the TN of any spell cast at him by an amount equal to the bonus he recieves from his armor (kata and techniques included). You must be Large to have this armor fitted to you. It is passed from Crab Champion to Crab Champion. "Old" is a 2nd ed. disadvantage that has not yet seen print in 3rd ed. Old characters must make an

aditional raise on any Strength or Agility roll. Then again, looking at Kisada's stats, he can easily make that raise, and may not even notice that he'd done so. Old also used to grant insight bonuses, but I don't think that's necessary in 3rd ed. 'Invective' is a synonym for 'cuss' or 'insult.' Among the Crab (and to a lesser degree, the Mantis), there is little difference between Games: Sadane and Lore: Invective, and the latter may be used in contests of the former. When dealing with any other clan, such a substitution would be grossly inappropriate (and would most likely constitute a Major Breach of Etiquette).

Hida Yakamo Hida Yakamo Hida Yakamo Hida Yakamo

Earth: 7 Water: 3 - Strength: 5 Fire: 4 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 4 School/Rank: Hida Bushi 4/Tetsubo Duelist/Hida Defender 1 Skills: Athletics 5, Battle (Shadowlands) 4, Deceit (Intimidation) 4, Defense 7, Etiquette 2, Heavy Weapons (Tetsubo) 7, Iaijutsu 3, Jiujutsu (Sumai) 8, Kenjutsu (Katana) 4, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: Bushido 4, Lore: Invective 4, Shadowlands Lore 4 Honor: 2.0 Glory: 8.3 Status: 7.3 (Rikugunshokan of the Armies of the Wall) Advantages: Crab Hands, Great Destiny, Strength of the Earth (4pt) Disadvantages: Brash, Nemesis (Mirumoto Hitomi), Unluck x1 Ancestor: The 1st Hida (Soldier/Duty/4) Kata: Shell of Stone (3E pg 195), Stance of the Wall (3E pg 196), Shards of Earth (3E pg 195), Nothing Can Save You (4W pg 149), Unyielding Fury (3E pg 196), Wrath of the Crab (AotD pg 32), Hida's Jade Fist (4W pg 148)

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Nemuranai: Chikara - Hida Family's Jade Katana (see Art of the Duel)

Hida OHida OHida OHida O----Ushi Ushi Ushi Ushi

Earth: 4 - Willpower 5 Water: 3 Fire: 3 - Agility 4 Air: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Hida Bushi 5 Skills: Athletics 3, Battle (Mass Combat, Shadowlands) 5, Defense 4, Games: Fortunes & Winds 3, Games: Oichu-Kabu 3, Heavy Weapons (Dai Tsuchi) 7, Horsemanship 3, Hunting 4, Investigation 4, Jiujutsu (Sumai) 6, Kenjutsu 3, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: Heraldry 2, Lore: Invective 4, Lore: Law 4, Shadowlands Lore 3, Stealth (Ambush, Sneaking) 5 Honor: 1.0 Glory: 7.5 Status: 6.5 (Shireikan of the Northern Crab Armies) Advantages: Benten's Blessing, Crab Hands, Clear Thinker, Way of the Land (Hida & Yasuki Lands) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Bully) Kata: Striking as Water (3E pg 193), Shell of Stone (3E pg 195), Stance of the Wall (3E pg 196), Shards of Earth (3E pg 195), Nothing Can Save You (4W pg 149), Unyielding Fury (3E pg 196), Hida's Jade Fist (4W pg 148), Hida's Avalanche (3E pg 195)

Hida Sukune Hida Sukune Hida Sukune Hida Sukune

Earth: 2 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 2 - Awareness: 3 Void: 2 School/Rank: Hida Bushi 1 Battle (Battle Lore, Mass Combat, Shadowlands) 5, Defense 3, Etiquette 2, Heavy Weapons 4, Jiujutsu 3, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 1, Lore: Heraldry 2, Shadowlands Lore 3 Honor: 2.0 Glory: 4.9 Status: 6.0 (Hatamoto of the Crab Armies) Advantages: Great Destiny Disadvantages: Low Pain Threshold, Weakness (Stamina & Strength) Kata: Shell of Stone (3E pg 195) Armor: Hida Sukune wears a custom suit of Heavy Armor. Treat it as Excellent Quality Heavy Armor which has been given a +10 armor value by the Rank 2 Path of the Anvil technique, and which grants a Free Raise on Deceit (Intimidation) rolls instead of the normal bonus for excellent quality armor.

Sukune's next Insight Rank will probably see him entering the Kaiu Engineer Path of War

Hida Amoro Hida Amoro Hida Amoro Hida Amoro

Earth: 6 Water: 1 - Strength: 5 Fire: 2 - Agility: 3 Air: 1 - Reflexes: 3 Void: 1 School/Rank: Hida Berserker 3 Skills: Athletics 8, Deceit (Intimidation) 5, Defense 8, Heavy Weapons (Tetsubo) 8, Hunting (Shadowlands) 8, Jiujutsu (Sumai) 8, Kenjutsu 8 Honor: 0.0 Glory: 3.0 Status: 1.0 Advantages: Large, Strength of the Earth (8pt), Death Trance Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Insane), Brash, Compulsion, Driven (Release Anger), Insensitive Kata: Striking as Earth (3E pg 193), Nothing Can Save You (4W pg 149)

Hida Tsuru Hida Tsuru Hida Tsuru Hida Tsuru

Earth: 4 Water:: 3 -Strength: 4 Fire: 4 Air: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Hida Bushi 4/Tsuru's Legion Skills: Animal Handling 3, Athletics 3, Battle (Mass Combat, Shadowlands) 5, Defense 4, Etiquette 3, Heavy Weapons 3, Horsemanship 5, Hunting 4, Instruction (Horsemanship, Tsuru's Legion) 4, Juijutsu 3, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Heraldry 3, Spears (Naginata, Yari) 5, War Fan 4 Honor: 1.0 Glory: 7.9 (Note, he is an infamous horse-slayer among the Unicorn) Status: 6.9 (Shireikan of the Crab Cavalry) Advantages: Clear Thinker, Daredevil, Way of the Land (All Crab Provinces) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Ruthless), Old, Sworn Enemy (Shinjo Hanari) Kata: Shell of Stone (3E pg 195), Shards of Earth (3E pg 195), Nothing Can Save You (4W pg 149), Unyielding Fury (3E pg 196), Hida's Jade Fist (4W pg 148) Nemuranai: Yama - Unique Wakizashi - Whoever wields this Excellent Quality Wakizashi cannot be Knocked Down (or unseated from his horse). Armor: Hida Tsuru wears a custom suit of Riding Armor. Treat it as an Excelent Quality Riding Armor that has been given a +10 armor value by the Rank 2 Path of the Anvil Technique, and which grants a Free Raise to Deceit (Intimidation) rolls instead of the normal bonus for Excellent Quality armors..

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See Hida Kisada's entry for information on the "Old" disadvantage

Hiruma Kage Hiruma Kage Hiruma Kage Hiruma Kage

Earth: 4 Water: 3 Fire: 4 Air: 3 Void: 4 School/Rank:Hida Berserker 2/Dead-Eyes Berserker/Hida Defender 2 Skills: Athletics 4, Battle 2, Defense 4, Etiquette 2, Heavy Weapons (Tetsubo) 3, Hunting 3, Iaijutsu 5, Investigation 2, Kenjutsu 5, Lore: Bushido 4, Lore: History (Hiruma) 4, Meditation 3, Shadowlands Lore 4, Storytelling 2 Honor: 3.0 Glory: 8.5 Status: 7.5 (Hiruma Family Daimyo) Advantages: Death Trance, Lucky, Quick Disadvantages: Driven (regain Hiruma palace), Haunted Ancestor:The 1st Hiruma (Soldier/Sacrifice/2) Kata: Striking as Fire (3E pg 193) Nemuranai: Jade Katana (see Art of the Duel)

Kaiu Utsu Kaiu Utsu Kaiu Utsu Kaiu Utsu

Earth: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 5 Air: 2 Void: 3 School/Rank: Kaiu Engineer - Path of Stone 2/Path of War 1 Skills: Artisan: Origami 5, Battle 5, Craft: Armorer 3, Craft: Weaponsmith 4, Engineering (Scale Models, Siege) 6, Kenjutsu 2, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: History 2, Traps 4, War Fan (Tessen) 4 Honor: 2.0 Glory: 5.5 Status: 7.0 (Kaiu Family Daimyo) Advantages: None Disadvantages: None Kata: Nothing Can Save You (4W pg 149) Nemuranai: In light of his own poor swordsmanship, Kaiu Utsu has granted use of his Jade Katana to a kinsman. (It seemed like a better idea than letting the blade rot on the wall).

Kuni Utagu, future jade championKuni Utagu, future jade championKuni Utagu, future jade championKuni Utagu, future jade champion

School / rank : Kuni witchhunter 2 / Kuni Shugenja 2 / Jade magistrate 1 / Tokaji's might 1 / Tokaji's power 1 Honor : 2,1 Glory : 7,0 Status : 7,0 Earth : 5 Air : 3 (reflexes 5) Fire : 3 (intelligence 4) Water : 2 (percetpion 4) Void : 3 Advantages : heartless, strength of earth (2 pts),

large, irreproachable (6 pts), death thrance, heart of vengeance (Shadowlands), langage : Ogre Disadvantages : antisocial 4 pts, contrary, driven (destroy the Shadowlands), bad reputation (torturer) Skills : athletics 4, defense 4, hunting 5, medecine (herbalism) 3, Shadowlands lore (oni lore, Shadowlands geography) 8, kenjutsu (katana) 4, knives (tanto) 5, calligraphy 2, stealth 4, investigation (interrogation) 6, meditation 5, spellcraft (maho) 7, instruction (Kuni shugenja school, Tokaji's might, Tokaji's power, Shadowlands lore) 7, Anatomy (autopsy, torture, nonhuman anatomy : oni, nonhuman anatomy : goblins, nonhuman anatomy : ogre, nonhuman anatomy : trolls) 10, jiujutsu : 5, lore : superstitions 3 Spells : as the daimyo of the Kuni, he has all the Earth spells available, and lots of water and fire spells related to fight and healing.

Yasuki TakaYasuki TakaYasuki TakaYasuki Taka

Earth: 2 Water: 2 - Perception 5 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 3 - Awareness: 6 Void: 3 School/Rank: Yasuki Courtier 5 Skills: Acting 5, Commerce (Merchant) 8, Courtier 6, Deceit (Lying) 5, Etiquette (Bureaucracy, Sincerity) 6, Games: Fortunes & Winds 5, Games: Oichu-Kabu 4, KTS: Doji Magistrate 4, KTS: Emerald Magistrate 3, Lore: Heraldry 5, Instruction (Commerce, Yasuki Courtier) 6, Navigation 5, Staves 3, Stealth 4, Storytelling (Bragging) 5, Underworld 5 Honor: 1.0 Glory: 2.7 (Infamy in Crane Lands) Status: 7.0 (Yasuki Family Daimyo) Advantages: Absolute Direction, Allies (Kolat), Blackmail (Possibly more than Bayushi Shoju), Clear Thinker, Luck x1, Read Lips, Voice Disadvantages: Dark Secret (Kolat), Small I have given Taka a bit more of a skill boost than usual because otherwise he converted to a significantly lower insight rank.

Way of the CraneWay of the CraneWay of the CraneWay of the Crane

DojiDojiDojiDoji Satsume Satsume Satsume Satsume

Earth: 5 Water: 3

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Fire: 8 Air: 5 Void: 5 School/Rank: Kakita Bushi 5/Doji Magistrate 3 Skills: Battle (Skirmish) 5, Courtier 7, Defense 7, Etiquettte (Sincerity) 8, Horsemanship 3, Hunting 7, Iaijutsu 7, Investigation 3, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Heraldry 7, Lore: Law 3, Meditation 7, Painting 4, Theology (Shintao) 5, War Fan 3 Honor: 5.8 (6.8 when wearing Sasageru) Glory: 9.5 Status: 9.5 (Crane Clan Daimyo, Emerald Champion) Advantages: Allies (Emperor Hantei 38 ), Clear Thinker, Social Position (Crane Clan Daimyo & Emerald Champion), Inheritance - Shukujo Disadvantages: Driven (increase the political strength of the Crane), Lost Love (Doji Teinko), Old Kata: Striking as Earth (3E pg 193), Striking as Fire (3E pg 193), Striking as Water (3E pg 193), Striking as Wind (3E pg 193), Stiking as Void (Watchful Falcon & One Truth, 3E pg 194), Kakita's First Stance (3E pg 196), Watchful Falcon (3E pg 197), One Strike Blade (3E pg 197), One Truth (3E pg 197). "Old" is a 2nd ed. disadvantage that has not yet seen print in 3rd ed. Anyone with the Old disadvantage must make a Raise on all Agility and Strength rolls - it also used to give an insight bonus, but quite honestly, 3rd ed doesn't need any more of those. Shukujo - Ancestral Katana of the Crane - Major Nemuranai Whoever wears shukujo gains a great boon. They may use Doji Courtier techniques as if they were a courtier with a School Rank equal to their highest Bushi School Rank, and may use Kakita Bushi techniques as if they were a bushi with a School Rank equal to their highest Courtier School Rank.

Doji HoturiDoji HoturiDoji HoturiDoji Hoturi

Earth: 4 Water: 3 Fire: 4 Air: 4 - Reflexes: 5 Void: 4 School/Rank: Kakita Bushi 2/Hoturi's Blade*/Doji Courtier 2/Master of Poetry Skills: Battle (Go)** 3, Courtier (Poltical Maneuvering) 7, Defense 4, Etiquette (Sincerity) 8, Games: Sadane 4, Iaijutsu 5, Kenjutu (Katana) 3, Kyujutsu 4, Lore: Heraldry 4, Lore: History 4, Lore: Lion Clan 3, Meditation 3, Storytelling (Poetry) 7, Tea Ceremony 5, Theology (Shintao) 4 Honor: 5.0 Glory: 7.6 Status: 7.6 (Doji Family Daimyo) Advantages: Allies (Kakita Toshimoko & Akodo Toturi), Benten's Blessing, Dangerous Beauty,

Great Destiny (Crane Thunder), Luck, Kharmic Tie (Bayushi Kachiko). Disadvantages: Dark Secret (Bayushi Dairu), Compulsion (Seek the Love of Women) Kata: Kakita's First Stance (3E pg 196), Strike as Wind (3E pg 193), Watchful Falcon (3E pg 197) * The organization Hoturi's Blade does not actually form until after Doji Hoturi's death. I am running on the assumption that this organization reconstructed the Technique used by Doji Hoturi, rather than inventing one of their own. However, if it is inappropriate for Doji Hoturi to have the Hoturi's Blade Technique in your game, it can just as easily be replaced with Kakita Bushi 3. ** The Go emphasis of Battle is not specifically endorced by the 3rd Ed. RAW. If your game does not use the Battle (Go) emphasis, then I would suggest giving Doji Hoturi the Games: Go skill at a Rank of 2.

Doji KuwananDoji KuwananDoji KuwananDoji Kuwanan

Earth: 3 Water: 4 Fire: 2 Air: 3 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Akodo Bushi 1/Daidoji Yojimbo 2/Hida Bushi 1 Skills: Athletics 4, Battle (Enemy: Shadowlads, Mass Combat, Skirmish) 5, Courtier 2, Craft: Weaponsmith 3, Defense 7, Etiquette (Sincerity) 3, Horsemanship 2, Heavy Weapons (Tetsubo) 4, Iaijtusu 3, Jiujutsu 3, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, KTS: Akodo Bushi 3, KTS: Hida Bushi 2, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: History 2, Navigation 2, Shadowlands Lore 2, Storytelling (Oratory) 2, Theology (Shintao) 3 Advantages: Ally: Akodo Toturi, Clear Thinker, Different School: Lion, Multiple School: Crane, Mutliple School: Crab, Sacred Weapon: Kakita Blade - Omeka Disadvantages: Driven (avenge fiancee), Sworn Enemy (Matsu Hiroru), Lost Love (Isawa Nosuriko). Kata: Striking as Earth (3E pg 193), Shell of Stone (3E pg 195)

Doji AmeikoDoji AmeikoDoji AmeikoDoji Ameiko

Earth: 2 - Willpower 4 Water: 1 - Perception 2 Fire: 2 Air: 2 - Awareness: 6 Void: 3 School/Rank: Kitsune Shapechanger 3 (Alias, Pack Soul, Ikebana 1, Dance 2) Skills: Acting 7, Animal Handling 4, Artisan: Ikebana 4, Calligraphy 3, Courtier 4, Craft: Weaponsmith (Polishing) 2, Etiquette (Sincerity) 6,

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Hunting 5, Investigation 4, Jiujutsu (Mizu-do) 3, Lore: Flowers (Symbolism) 2, Lore: Myth & Legend 5, Medicine (Kinesthetic) 3, Meditation 2, Performance: Dance 5, Storytelling (Bragging, Oratory, Poetry) 5 Advantages: Benten's Blessing, Higher Purpose (Fox Wife to Doji Hoturi) Disadvantages: Can't Lie, Cannot Reveal True Nature, Must Return Kindness,True Love (Doji Hoturi), Weak (Strength)

Doji Shizue Doji Shizue Doji Shizue Doji Shizue

Earth: 2 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 4 - Intelligence: 5 Air: 3 Void: 4 School/Rank: Kakita Artisan (Oratory) 4 Skills: Calligraphy 4, Courtier (Manipulation, Political Maneuvering) 5, Etiquette 4, Investigation 7, Knife 3, Lore: Myth and Legend 5, Meditaiton 4, Storytelling (Oratory, Poetry) 8, Theology (Shintao) 4 Honor: 2.5 Glory: 4.0 Status: 1.0 Advantages: Benten's Blessing, Kharmic Tie (Matsu Hiroru), Precise Memory, Voice Disadvantages: Lame (Right Leg), Soft-Hearted, Small

Kakita YoshKakita YoshKakita YoshKakita Yoshiiii

Earth: 3 Water: 4 - Perception: 6 Fire: 3 Air: 6 Void: 5 School/Rank: Doji Courtier 5/Doji Rhetorician 3 Skills: Artisan (Origami) 4, Commerce 6, Courtier (Manipulation, Political Maneuvering) 9, Etiquette (Sincerity) 8, Investigation 5, Lore: Heraldry 5, Lore: Law 5, Lore: Political History 7, Storytelling (Oratory) 7, Tea Ceremony 5, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 4.7 Glory: 9.1 Status: 9.1 (Kakita Family Daimyo, Imperial Advisor) Advantages: Allies (Lots), Benten’s Blessing, Social Position (Imperial Advisor), Voice Disadvantages: Curse (Cannot Touch Steel), Small Nemuranai: Enchanted Fans - see The Fans of Yoshi in Art of the Duel Kakita Yoshi has a huge number of powerful allies, to the point where he is basically politically unassailable. Prominant individuals from every (Great) Clan consider him either a friend or a resource, and would not stand by while he gets maligned. A truncated list of allies: Bayushi Goshiu, Shosuro Tage, Icuhi Daiyu, Ide Tadaji,

Ikoma Ujiaki*, Matsu Seijuro, Shiba Ujimitsu, Isawa Uona, Yasuki Taka, Hiruma Yoshi, & Mirumoto Sukune. *Note, in WotL, Ikoma Ujiaki has Kakita Yoshi listed as a Sworn Enemy - go figure

Kakita ToshimokoKakita ToshimokoKakita ToshimokoKakita Toshimoko

Earth: 4 Water: 4 Fire: 7 Air: 4 - Reflexes: 6 Void: 8 School/Rank: Kakita Bushi 5/Kenshinzen 3 Skills: Atheltics (Acrobatics) 5, Courtier 5, Etiquette (Sincerity) 5, Games: Drinking Contests 4, Iaijutsu 10, Instruction (Iaijutsu, Kakita Bushi, Kenshinzen) 5, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Bushido 7, Lore: Heraldry 4, Meditation 7, Spears (Naginata) 5, Storytelling (Oratory) 2, Tea Ceremony 3, Theology (Shintao) 7, Underworld 3 Honor: 3.6 Glory: 7 Status: 6 (Head Sensei of the Kakita Dueling Academy & Karo to Doji Hoturi) Advantages: Ally (Doji Hoturi), Lucky, Quick, Sacred Weapon: Kakita Blade – Kandaisa, Strength of the Earth (2pt) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Hedonist), Old, Sworn Enemy (Fox & Lion Clans) Ancestor: Kakita (Duelist/Sincerity/3) Kata: Kakita's First Stance (3E pg 196), Wind in Darkened Skies (4W pg 153), One Leg Stance: Katana (3E pg 197), One Strike Blade (3E pg 197) Old is a 2nd ed. disadvantage that has not yet seen print in 3rd ed. Anyone with the Old disadvantage must make a Raise on all Agility and Strength rolls - it also used to give an insight bonus, but quite honestly, 3rd ed doesn't need any more of those.

Daidoji Uji Daidoji Uji Daidoji Uji Daidoji Uji

Earth: 4 Water: 3 - Strength: 5 Fire: 2 Air: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Daidoji Yojimbo 4/Daidoji Iron Warrior Skills: Athletics 3, Battle (Gaijin, Logistics, Skirmish) 5, Commerce (Appraisal) 6, Defense 7, Etiquette 3, Gaijin Weapon: Saber 3, Hunting 3, Iaijutsu 4, Instruction (Battle) 3, Kenjtusu 7, Kyujutsu 4, Lore: Gaijin Culture 3, Lore: Crab Clan 2, Lore: Crane Clan 3, Lore: Lion Clan 2, Lore: Scorpion Clan 1, Navigation (Trade Routes, Supply Routes) 5, Stealth (Ambush) 5, Underworld 2 Honor: 2.5 Glory: 6.5 Status: 7.0 (Daidoji Family Daimyo)

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Advantages: Heartless, Quick Healer, Way of the Land (Anywhere in Crane Lands) Disadvantages: Fascination (Gaijin) Kata: Spirit of Iron (4W pg 153) I figure his next Insight Rank will be spent learning Daidoji Harrier 1

Asahina TamakoAsahina TamakoAsahina TamakoAsahina Tamako

Earth: 2 Water: 4 Fire: 3 Air: 6 Void: 4 School/Rank: Asahina Shugena 6 Skills: Artisan: Embroidery 1, Artisan: Jade Carving 1, Artisan: Pearl Carving 1, Artisan: Silversmithing 1, Artisan: Wood Carving 1, Calligraphy 3, Divination (Astrology) 7, Etiquette 3, Lore: Artisans 3, Lore: Craftsmen 2, Lore: History 5, Lore: Shugenja 5, Meditation (Fasting) 5, Spellcraft (Maho, Tsangusuri) 8, Theology (Fortunes, Shintao) 7 Honor: 3.0 Glory: 7.0 Status: 7.0 (Asahina Family Daimyo & Master of the Asahina School) Advantages: Ally (Isawa Tomo), Inner Gift (Precognition) Disadvantages: Antisocial, Bad Health, Low Pain Threshold Nemuranai: Asahina Tamako is a master of Tsangusuri, assume that he has access to as many one use minor nemuranai as he might possibly need. Kiho: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3), One With All (Kharmic Void 4), Speak to the Soul (Mystical Water 4), Harmony of the Mind (Mystical Air 6)

Way of the DragonWay of the DragonWay of the DragonWay of the Dragon

As a warning, there are a number of odd mechanics in Way of the Dragon so don't be surprised if there are a lot of footnotes and annotations.

Togashi Mitsu Togashi Mitsu Togashi Mitsu Togashi Mitsu

Earth: 4 - Stamina: 5 Water: 3 Fire: 4 - Agility: 5 Air: 3 Void: 5 School/Rank: Tattooed Man 5 Tattoos: Centipede, Crow, Dragon, Eagle, Monkey*, Tiger* Skills: Artisan: Tattooist 3, Athletics 4, Defense 5, Jiujutsu (Kaze-do) 6, Lore: Burning Sand 1,

Medicine 3, Meditation (Void Recovery) 3, Performance: Illustrated Man 3, Storytelling (Riddles) 3, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 2.3 Glory: 6.4 Statu: N/A (monk) Advantages: Ambidextrous, Clear Thinker, Great Destiny, Magic Resistance x1, Tamashii, Quick Disadvantages: Compulsion (Take Risks) Kiho: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3), One With All (Kharmic Void 4) * The Monkey & Dragon tattoos have not been officially updated for 3rd ed. If you do not wish to make use of Okuma's updates (which are quite good), then I would suggest replacting the Monkey and Tiger tattoos with the Cat and Lion tattoos.

Togashi Yama Togashi Yama Togashi Yama Togashi Yama

Earth: 5 Water: 3 Fire: 2 Air: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Dragon Clan Agasha Shugenja* 4 Skills: Artisan: Sculpture 4, Calligraphy 5, Engineering 3, Jiujutsu 2, Lore: Dragon Clan (Togashi) 3, Lore: History 4, Meditation (Void Recovery) 5, Spellcraft (Earth) 4, Tea Ceremony 4, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 2.0 Glory: 5.0 Status: N/A (monk) Advantages:Ally (Togashi Gaijutsu), Magic Resistance x1, Strength of the Earth Disadvantages: Black Sheep, Coward Kiho: Fall Before the Master (Internal Earth 5) *The Agasha family Shugenja had a different Technique when they were part of the Dragon Clan. Instead of the listed Agasha technique, Dragon Agasha recieve a Free Raise whenever they cast a Fire spell.

TogTogTogTogashi Gaijutsu ashi Gaijutsu ashi Gaijutsu ashi Gaijutsu

Earth: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 4 Air: 3 Void: 4 School Rank: Tattooed Man 6 Tattoos: Any 7 Tattoos (see Inner Gift below for details) Skills: Artisan: Painter 3, Artisan: Tatooist (ise-zumi) 7, Craft: Inks & Dyes 5, Craft: Tattoo Kits 5, Instruction (Tattooed Man) 7, Investigation 7, Jiujutsu 2, Meditation (Void Recovery) 5, Storytelling (Riddles) 7, Tea Ceremony 5, Theology (Shintao) 7 Honor: 1.0 Glory: 6.0 Status: N/A (monk) Advantages: Inner Gift (see below)

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Disadvantages: Blind*, Elderly** Kiho: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3) Inner Gift: As a Simple Action, Togashi Gaijutsu may spend a Void Point to change any one of his tattoos into another tattoo. If the original tattoo has already seen use, those uses still count towards the maximum number of times the replacement tattoo can be used. * Blind does not have an official 3rd ed version - but the darness rules work fairly well. ** Elderly is a 2nd ed. disadvantages. Elderly characters must make a Raise on all Stamina and Reflexes rolls, and 2 Raises on all Strength and Agility rolls. It used to give a rather sizable insight boost as well, but I don't think 3rd ed needs any more insight boosts.

Togashi Hoshi the Dragon Man Togashi Hoshi the Dragon Man Togashi Hoshi the Dragon Man Togashi Hoshi the Dragon Man

Earth: 7 Water: 7 Fire: 7 Air: 7 Void: 7 School/Rank: Mirumoto Bushi 5/Student of the Tao (Earth) 3 Skills: Battle 4, Defense 5, Kenjutsu (Katana) 7, Kyujutsu 4, Lore: Shugenja 5, Meditation 5, Theology (Shintao) 5, Any Other Skill 1 Honor: 3.0 Glory: 0.0 Status: N/A (Hoshi's existance is not officially acknowleged, but he will be treated with the utmost repsect at any Dragon monastary) Advantages: Hands of Stone x3, Inner Gift (Shapeshift - see below) Disadvantages: Monsterous Appearance (see below) Kata: Togashi Hoshi has learned every Kata available to the Mirumoto Bushi school. Kiho: Earth Fist (Internal Earth 3), Breaking Blow (Martial Fire 4), Way of the Earth (Martial Earth 4), Embrace the Stone (Internal Earth 5), Fall Before the Master (Internal Earth 5), Unattunement (Kharmic Void 5), Root the Mountain (Mystical Earth 6) Shapeshift: Togashi Hoshi may appear to be a human from any walk of life. However, immitating specific individuals still requires an Acting roll. Monsterous Appearance: In his natural form Togashi Hoshi is half-man, half-dragon. Anyone seeing his natural form for the first time must make a Lore: Dragon or Lore: Myths & Legends roll with a TN of 60. Failure means that the person seeing him believes him to be a malevolent and/or tainted monstrocity. (Should Hoshi's Glory ever go up, the TN of this check will go down).

Togashi Okkio Togashi Okkio Togashi Okkio Togashi Okkio

Earth: 4 Water: 4 Fire: 5

Air: 4 Void: 5 School/Rank: Unredeemed Moto Bushi 5*/Tattooed Man 1** (see below) Tattoo: Lizard** (Unique Tattoo - see below) Insight Rank: 8 Skills: Artisan: Tailor (Human Hide) 2, Athletics 5, Defense 7, Horsemanship 5, Hunting 7, Jiujutsu (Kaze-do, Sumai) 8, Kenjutsu 3, Kyujutsu (Yomanri) 4, Medicine 7, Meditation (Void Recovery) 3, Shadowlands Lore 4, Stealth 7, Theology (Shintao) 7 Honor: 0.0 Glory: 1.0 Status: N/A (monk) Advantages: Quick, Way of the Land (Unicorn & Togashi Provinces) Disadvantages: Insane Kata & Kiho: Tagshi Okkio is too mentally imballanced to make use of any of his Kata or Kiho. However, at the GM's discretion he may occasionally gain enough lucidity to use Howl of the Moto (3E 203) *Unredeemed Moto Bushi: Moto Bushi School: Pre-Hidden Emperor (it can be found in the SUP) **Lizard Tattoo: The Lizard Tattoo allows Togashi Okkio to gain the benefit of other monk's Mystic Tattoos if he skins them and drinks their blood. Okkio may only wear one skin at a time. While wearing a monk's skin, he gains full access to that monk's tattoos, but his Moto Bushi Rank drops by 1 for every tattoo on the skin. (Okuma updated this tattoo in a different way. Feel free to use his, or any other version of this tattoo instead)

Mirumoto Dani Mirumoto Dani Mirumoto Dani Mirumoto Dani

Earth: 2 - Willpower: 3 Water: 2 - Strength: 3 Fire: 3 - Agility: 4 Air: 4 Void: 4 School/Rank: Mirumoto Bushi 3 Skills: Battle 2, Courtier 4, Deceit 2, Defense 4, Horsemanship 2, Iaijutsu 3, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Heraldry 3, Lore: History 3, Lore: Shugenja 3, Meditation 3, Spears (Yari) 4, Theology (Shintao) 3 Honor: 3.0 Glory: 7.0 Status: 6.0 (Taisa & Mirumoto Daimyo's Brother) Advantages: Allies (Kitsuki Family), Ambidextrous, Benten's Blessing, Great Destiny, Kharmic Tie (Akodo Toturi), Luck, Quick, Way of the Land (Dragon Provinces) Disadvantages: Brash, Compulsion (Flirt) Kata: Spirit & Steel (3E 198), Borrow the Next Breath (4W 157), Time Between Breaths (3E 198)

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Mirumoto (Togashi) HitomiMirumoto (Togashi) HitomiMirumoto (Togashi) HitomiMirumoto (Togashi) Hitomi

Earth: 2 - Stamina: 4 Water: 2 - Strength: 3 Fire: 2 - Agility 4 Air: 2 - Reflexes 5 Void: 2 School/Rank: Mirumoto Swordmaster 2 Skills: Athletics 6, Defense 5, Horsemanship 4, Iaijutsu 8, Jiujutsu (Kaze-do) 5, Kenjutsu (Katana) 8, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Shugenja 2, Meditation 4, Theology (Shintao) 3 Honor: 2.0 Glory: 8.0 Status: 7.0 (Mirumoto Family Daimyo) Advantages: Ally ([s]Togashi Yokuni[/s]), Ambidextrous, Bente's Blessing, Daredevil, Death Trance, Great Destiny (Dragon Thunder), Inheritance (Mirumoto's Daisho), Inner Gift (Eclipse Tattoo [Unique] - see below), Quick Disadvantages: Brash, Driven, Obligation (Togashi Yokuni), Sworn Enemy (Hida Yakamo), Unluck Kata: None Eclipse Tattoo: Mirumoto Hitomi may activate this tattoo to gain a Void Point or she may activate it to gain the ability to spend a second Void Point enhancing a single roll. (This tattoo is not visible, and may have a different name or appearance). Mirumoto's Katana: When attacking with this sword, Mirumoto Hitomi gains a number of Free Raises towards Damage equal to her highest School Rank in a [Bushi] tagged Mirumoto School. Mirumoto's Wakizashi: When wielding this sword, Mirumoto Hitomi gains all the defensive bonuses of a Mirumoto Bushi with a School Rank equal to her Insight Rank. (This will stack with any bonus she gets from that school herself). Mirumoto's Daisho: If Mirumoto Hitomi is wearing both swords at the beginning of a duel, she automatically learns her oppoenent's Schools and Insight Rank - regardless of how she performs durring the duel's assessment. I have given Hitomi an extra boost to her skills because the normal method left her well below her listed Insight Rank

Mirumoto Sukune Mirumoto Sukune Mirumoto Sukune Mirumoto Sukune

Earth: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 4 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Mirumoto Bushi 4 Skills: Battle (Logistics) 4, Commerce 3, Defense 5, Etiquette (Bureaucracy) 5, Horsemanship 5, Instruction (Battle, Mirumoto Bushi) 3, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Kyujutsu 9 (Contests, Daikyu), Lore: Shugenja 3, Meditation 4, Theology 3

Honor: 2.0 Glory: 7.0 Status: 6.9 (de-facto Mirumoto Family Daimyo) Advantages: Great Destiny, Quick Disadvantages: None Kata: Sprit & Steel (3E 198), Borrow the Next Breath (4W 157), My Brother's Soul (3E 198), Time Between Breaths (3E 198), Breaking Waves (3E 198)

Kitsuki Yasu Kitsuki Yasu Kitsuki Yasu Kitsuki Yasu

Earth: 3 Water: 3 - Perception: 4 Fire: 3 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 3 - Awareness: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Kitsuki Investigator 5/Kitsuki Justicar Skills: Courtier 7, Etiquette 4, Horsemanship 4, Iaijutsu 4, Investigation (Notice) 7, Kenjutsu 3, Lore: Bushido 5, Lore: Heraldry 7, Lore: History 5, Lore: Law 5, Medicine (Antidotes, Herbalsim) 7, Poison 5, Storytelling (Riddles) 7 Honor: 3.0 Glory: 8.0 Status: 7.0 (Kitsuki Family Daimyo) Advantages: Clear Thinker, Large, Magic Resistance, Voice Disadvantages: Brash, Contrary, Driven, Sworn Enemy (Bayushi Kachiko) Kata: Eyes of the Dragon (AotD 59), Tapping the Void (4W 157) Nemuranai: Rose Medalion - Unique - While wearing this medalion, Kitsuki Yazu's rank is considered to be 1 higher than it actually is in all Lore skills. (This means that he is considered to be skilled in any Lore skill roll he makes).

Agasha Tamori Agasha Tamori Agasha Tamori Agasha Tamori

Earth: 3 Water: 2 Fire: 4 Air: 4 Void: 4 Taint: Not Yet School/Rank: Dragon Clan Agasha Shugena 5* Skills: Calligraphy 7, Craft: Mizugusuri 4, Explosives 3, Investigation (Research) 4, Kenjutsu 3, Lore: Elemants 5, Lore: History 7, Meditation 7, Spellcraft (Spell Research) 5, Storytelling (Riddles) 4, Thelogy (Shintao) 4 Honor:2.8 Glory:8.0 Status:7.0 (Agasha Family Daimyo) Advantages: Ally (Togashi Yokuni), Clear Thinker, Inner Gift (Mountain Sun Tattoo - Unique, see below), Magic Resistance Disadvantages: Obligation (Togashi Yokuni), Small Kata: Spirit & Steel (3E 198) Kiho: Channel the Fire Dragon (Internal Fire 3), Cleansing Spirit (Internal Earth 4), Touch of the

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Void Dragon (Internal Void 4) Mountain Sun Tattoo: Agasha Tamori may activate this tattoo while casting a spell in order to gain a number of Free Raises equal to his Insight Rank. (This tattoo was never officially named, it may have a different name and appearance in your game if you so desire). * The Dragon Clan Agasha used a slightly different Shugenja Technique than their modern day desendants. Instead of the listed Agasha Shugenja Technique, Dragon Agasha Shugenja gain a Free Raise on all Fire spells that they cast.

Way of the LionWay of the LionWay of the LionWay of the Lion

Akodo Kage Akodo Kage Akodo Kage Akodo Kage

Earth: 6 Water: 4 - Perception: 6 Fire: 4 - Intelligence: 6 Air: 5 - Awareness 7 Void: 3 School/Rank: Akodo (Ikoma) Tactician 5/Akodo Bushi 1/Steal the Light/Tiger's Claw Skills: Acting 5, Athletics 4, Battle (Mass Combat, Go, Shogi) 5, Commerce 5, Courtier (Manipulation) 6, Deceit (Intimidation) 5, Defense 5, Etiquette (Sincerity) 4, Instruction (Battle, Kenjutsu, Akodo Tactician, Akodo Bushi, Steal the Light, Tiger's Claw) 7, Investigation 3, Jiujutsu 7, Kenjutsu 7, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Bushido 3, Lore: Burning Sands 2, Lore: History 3, Lore: Kolat 5, Lore: Law 3, Stealth 3, Storytelling (Oratory) 3, Theology (Shintao) 4 Honor: 0.2 (appears 4.2) Glory: 8.2 Status: 6.2 (Swift Sword Sensei & Lion Clan Ambassador) Advantages: Allies (Akodo Toturi, Kolat), Blackmail (Lots), Crafty, Leadership, Multiple Schools, Percieved Honor x4 Disadvantages: Compulsion (Bragging), Dark Secret (Kolat Master), Dependents (Toturi & Hiroru), Old, Sworn Enemies (Several) Kata: Striking as Fire (3E 193), Armed Brilliance (AotD 71), Hand of Akodo (4W 161), Soul's Readiness (AotD 72), Moto's Method (4W 161) Ye standard disclaimer about "Old" - it is a 2nd ed. disadvantage. Old characters must make a raise on all Agility and Strength rolls. It aslo used to grant bonus insight, but I do not think that is actually necessary. If Go and Shogi are not acceptable emphases of

the Battle skill in your game, then give Akodo Kage the Games: Go and Games: Shogi skills at 3

Akodo Toturi Akodo Toturi Akodo Toturi Akodo Toturi

Earth: 4 Water: 4 - Perception: 5 Fire: 3 - Intelligence: 7 Air: 4 - Awareness: 5 Void: 5 School/Rank: Four Temples Monk 1/Akodo (Ikoma) Tactician 5/Wolf Legion/Toturi Bushi 1** Skills: Athletics 3, Battle (Battle Lore, Mass Combat, Go, Shogi) 7, Courtier 7, Defense 4, Etiquette 5, Iaijutsu 3, Instruction (Battle, Akodo Bushi, Toturi Bushi) 3, Jiujutsu 5, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Heraldry 4, Lore: History 7, Lore: Law 4, Lore: Prophesies 3, Meditation 5, Spears 2, Storytelling (Oratory, Rhetoric) 6, Theology (Shintao) 7, War Fan 3 Honor: 3.1 Glory: 9.0 Status: 9.0 or N/A (Lion Clan Daimyo & Rikugunshokan of the Emperor's Righ Hand or Ronin) Advantages: Allies (several), Great Destiny (Lion Thunder), Leadership, Tactician Disadvantages: Obligation (Akodo Kage), True Love (Hatsuko) Kata: Striking as Fire (3E 193), Armed Brilliance (AotD 71), Hand of Akodo (4W 161), Soul's Readiness (AotD 72) Kiho: Way of the Willow (Kharmic Air 3), Kharmic Strike (Kharmic Fire 3), Ebb and Flow (Kharmic Water 3) * Allies include Suana, Akodo Kage, Hantei 38, Doji Hoturi, a small army of Ronin, and more. ** There are any number of Schools I could see working. I have gone ahead and changed Akodo Bushi to "Akodo" Tactician - and the post-tactician school choice is now looking good (and unavoidable). The only question remaining is should that rank of Monk be there. As with Akodo Kage, if "Go" and "Shogi" are unacceptable Battle Emphases in your game, then give Akodo Toturi the Games: Go and Games: Shogi skills, although in his case those skills should probably be at 5.

Matsu Hiroru Matsu Hiroru Matsu Hiroru Matsu Hiroru

Earth: 3 Water: 3 - Perception: 5 Fire: 3 - Agiligy: 4 Air: 4 Void: 2 School/Rank: Matsu Bushi 3/Steal the Light/Tiger's

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Claw Skills: Acting (Mimic) 4, Athletics 3, Battle 2, Courtier (Manipulation) 5, Deceit (Seduction) 3, Defense 3, Etiquette (Sincerity) 5, Forgery 3, Hunting 4, Iaijutsu 2, Investigation 3, Jiujutsu (Kaze-do, Mizu-do, Ninjutsu) 5, Kenjutsu (Katana) 4, Knife 2, Kyujutsu 5, Locksmith 4, Lore: Kolat 2, Lore: Ninja 4, Ninja Ranged Weapons 5, Poison 2, Sleight of Hand 3, Stealth 5, Storytelling (Oratory) 3 Honor: 1.2 Glory: 1.5 Status: N/A Advantages: Blackmail (lots), Crafty, Quick, Sacred Item (Crystal Gi - Unique, see below) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Troublemaker), Dark Secret (Isawa Nosuriko), Sworn Enemy (Doji Kuwanan), Obligation (Kolat) Kata: Armed Brilliance (AotD 71), Hand of Akodo (4W 161), Soul's Readiness (AotD 72), Soul's Roar (3E 199), Fury Without End (3E 199) Crystal Gi: This pure white gi is said to have been woven from Lady Sun's hair and tossed down to her children when they fell to earth. The Gi should be treated as Legendary Quality Ashigaru Armor with the following aditional abilities: * The wearer recieves 2 Free Raises on any Void roll made to resist the Lying Darkness * The wearer may spend a Void Point to blend into the background like a chameleon - this grants 4 Free Raises to all Stealth Rolls made in that time.

Matsu Agetoki Matsu Agetoki Matsu Agetoki Matsu Agetoki

Earth: 5 Water: 2 - Strength: 5 Fire: 3 - Agility 5 Air: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Lion Warden/Matsu Bushi 4 Skills: Animal Handling 4, Athletics 4, Battle 4, Etiquette 2, Defense 3, Jiujutsu 2, Horsemanship 7, Hunting 3, Kenjutsu (Katana) 3, Kyujutsu 5, Lore: History 3, Lore: Horses 5, Lore: Law 2, Spears (Yari) 2, Storytelling 2 Honor: 2.6 Glory: 4.5 Status: 5.5 (Heavy Cavalry, Taisa) Advantages: Absolute Direction, Daredevil, Large Disadvantages: Benten's Curse, Compulsion (Bragging), Overconfident Kata: Armed Brilliance (AotD 71), Soul's Readiness (AotD 72), The Soul's Roar (3E 199), Striking as Earth (3E 193), Fury Without End (3E 199)

Matsu Hokitare Matsu Hokitare Matsu Hokitare Matsu Hokitare

Earth: 2 - Willpower: 3 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 2

- Agility: 4 Air: 3 - Agility: 5 Void: 3 School/Rank: Matsu Berserker 2 Skills: Acting 3, Animal Handling 2, Athletics 3, Battle 2, Commerce (Appraisal) 3, Courtier 4, Defense 2, Horsemanship 3, Investigation 5, Jiujutsu 3, Kenjutsu (Katana) 3, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: History 3, Theology (Shintao) 3 Honor: 3.9 Glory: 3.1 Status: 2.1 (Advisor to Matsu Tsuko) Advantages: Ally (Matsu Tsuko), Precise Memory, Way of the Land (Otaku, Matsu, & Ikoma Provinces) Disadvantages: Can't Lie, Compulsion (Curiosity), Fascination (Horses), Meddler, Sworn Enemy (Scorpion Clan)

Matsu Tsuko Matsu Tsuko Matsu Tsuko Matsu Tsuko

Earth: 4 Water: 3 - Strength: 5 Fire: 4 - Agility: 6 Air: 3 - Reflexes: 6 Void: 3 School/Rank: Matsu Bushi 4/Lion's Pride 1 Skills: Athletics 4, Battle 7, Deceit (Intimidation) 7, Etiquette (Sincerity) 2, Horsemanship 4, Iaijutsu 3, Jiujutsu (Sumai) 7, Kenjutsu (Katana) 7, Knife 3, Kyujutsu 4, Lore: Bushido 5, Lore: Heraldry 4, Lore: History 4, Theology (Shintao) 2, War Fan (Tessen) 3 Honor: 4.3 Glory: 8.5 Status: 7.5 (Matsu Family Daimyo and Rikugunshokan of the Matsu Armies) Advantages: Death Trance, Great Destiny, Leadership, Strength of the Earth (4pt) Disadvantages: Brash, Driven (reveal Toturi as a coward), Lost Love (Akodo Arasou) Kata: Armed Brilliance (AotD 71), Soul's Readiness (AotD 72), Hand of Akodo (4W 161), The Soul's Roar (3E 199), Fury Without End (3E 199), Tsuko's Storm (3E 199)

Matsu SeijuroMatsu SeijuroMatsu SeijuroMatsu Seijuro

Earth: 4 - Willpower: 5 Water: 3 - Agility: 4 Fire: 3 Air: 5 Void: 2 School/Rank: Kakita Bushi 3/Matsu Bushi 1/Matsu Duelist Skills: Athletics (Acrobatics, Mountain Climbing) 6, Battle 4, Defense 3, Etiquette (Sincerity) 3, Iaijutsu 5, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Instruction (Iaijutsu, Matsu Duelist) 3, Jiujutsu 2, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: Crane Clan

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7, Lore: History 4, Meditation 3, Tea Ceremony 3 Honor: 2.9 Glory: 2.2 Status: 1.2 (Taiekigunjin - Vetran) Advantages: Ambidextrous, Different School, Large, Multiple Schools, Sacred Weapon - Blade of the Golden Crane (see AotD), Quick Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Crane-trained), Driven (Prove Self) Kata: Watchful Falcon (3E 197)

Ikoma Ryozo Ikoma Ryozo Ikoma Ryozo Ikoma Ryozo

Earth: 2 - Stamina: 3 Water: 3 - Strength: 4 Fire: 3 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 5 Void: 2 Taint: 1.3 (black skin & green eyes) - Unholy Speed School/Rank: Matsu Berserker 3 Skills: Athletics 5, Battle 6, Deceit (Intimidation) 4, Defense 5, Hunting 4, Iaijutsu 4, Jiujutsu 4, Kenjutsu (Katana) 6, Knife 4, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: History 3, Shadowlands Lore 4 Honor: 1.5 Glory: 5.4 Status: 5.4 (Senior Chui) Advantages: Death Trance, Leadership, Magic Resistance (6pg) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Possibly Tainted), Dark Secret (Mother is a maho-tsukai), Driven (Prove Destiny), Taint Kata: The Soul's Roar (3E 199), Hand of Akodo (4W 161), Fury Without End (3E 199) I have given Ryozo more of skill boost than usual in order to place him near his previously listed school rank

Ikoma Tsanuri Ikoma Tsanuri Ikoma Tsanuri Ikoma Tsanuri

Earth: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 3 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Akodo (Ikoma) Tactician 2 (*will match Akodo Toturi's Lion Clan school) Skills: Athletics 3, Battle (Mass Combat) 4, Courtier 2, Defense 3, Etiquette (Sincerity) 3, Iaijutsu 2, Jiujutsu 2, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: History 3, Storytelling 2, Theology 2 Honor: 2.8 Glory: 4.9 Status: 4.9 (Akodo Toturi's Karo) Advantages: Ally (Akodo Toturi), Combat Reflexes, Death Trance, Leadership, Luck x2 Disadvantages: Brash, Compulsion (Bragging), Obligation (become Ikoma Daimyo)

Kata: Hand of Akodo (4W 161), Soul's Readiness (AotD 72)

Ikoma Ujiaki Ikoma Ujiaki Ikoma Ujiaki Ikoma Ujiaki

Earth: 4 - Willpower: 5 Water: 4 Fire: 3 - Intelligence: 6 Air: 4 - Awareness: 6 Void: 3 School/Rank: Ikoma Omoidasu 5/Master of Games 1 Skills: Battle 3, Courtier (Gossip, Manipulation) 8, Deceit (Intimidation) 7, Defense 3, Etiquette (Sincerity) 5, Games: Fortunes & Winds 3, Games: Uichu-Kabu 2, Investigation 4, Kenjutsu 3, Lore: Geography 4, Lore: Heraldry 4, Lore: History (Lion Clan) 4, Lore: Law 5, Staves (Bo) 4, Storytelling (Bragging, Oratory, Rhetoric) 5, Underworld 5 Honor: 1.3 Glory: 6.4 Status: 6.4 (Lion Embassador to the Imperial Court) Advantages: Allies (several, including Hantei 38 ), Heart of Vengeance (Crane), Read Lips Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Short Temper), Brash, Compulsion (Bragging), Nemesis (Kakita Yoshi), Overconfident, Permanent Wound Ancestor: The 1st Ikoma (Outcast/Passion/2) Note that while Ikoma Ujiaki is a Master of Games now, he is more or less single handedly responsible for forming the Ikoma Tactician school in order to preserve the Akodo's Mass Combat Techniques. Now this may or may not mean that he becomes a student of the school, but he does become one of its prominant administrators

Kitsu MotsoKitsu MotsoKitsu MotsoKitsu Motso

Earth: 2 - Stamina: 4 Water: 2 - Strength: 4 Fire: 3 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Matsu Berserker 3 Skills: Atheltics 5, Battle 9, Deceit (Intimidation) 4, Defense 4, Iaijutsu 6, Instruction (Battle) 3, Jiujutsu 5, Kenjutsu (Katana) 9, Kyujutsu 5, Lore: History 3 Honor: 2.3 Glory: 6.0 Status: 5.5 (Taisa) Advantages: Balance, Heart of Vengeance (Kitsu), Sacred Weapon - Akodo Blade*, Tactician Disadvantages: Compulsion (Show Off), Forsaken Kata: Armed Brilliance (AotD 71), Hand of Akodo (4W 161), Soul's Readiness (AotD 72), Matsu's Vengeance (3E 199), Tsuko's Storm (3E 199), Motso's Method** (4W 161)

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* Motso's weapon was originally written up as a Kaiu Blade, but at the time the Lion's didn't have a listed "Sacred Weapon." ** Kitsu Motso doesn't technically meet the requirements for Motso's Method - but come on... Kitsu Motso has recieved a significantly larger skill bonus than usual because the conversion left him several Insight Rank too low. This may result in some inappropriate skill levels, so if you can spot something that seems obviously wrong, don't hesitate to bring it up.

Kitsu Toju Kitsu Toju Kitsu Toju Kitsu Toju

Earth: 3 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 3 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 2 - Awareness: 3 Void: 5 School/Rank: Kitsu Sodan-Senzo 5 Skills: Calligraphy (Kitsu Cipher) 5, Courtier 4, Etiquette (Sincerity) 4, Jiujutsu 3, Knives (Tanto) 3, Lore: Ancestors 5, Lore: Heraldry 4, Lore: History 7, Lore: Spirit Realms 5, Lore: Shugenja 3, Meditation 5, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 3.3 Glory: 7.0 Status: 7.0 (Kitsu Family Daimyo) Advantages: Bloodlines, Great Destiny Disadvantages: Antisocial, Bad Fortune (Stutter) Kiho: Heart of Stone (Kharmic Earth 3), Ancestral Guidance (Mystical Void 4), Overwhelm the Spirit (Martial Void 5), Unattunement (Kharmic Void 5)

Kitsu Toju as a "Shapeshifter" Kitsu Toju as a "Shapeshifter" Kitsu Toju as a "Shapeshifter" Kitsu Toju as a "Shapeshifter"

Earth: 3 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 3 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 2 - Awareness: 3 Void: 5 School/Rank: Kitsu Sodan-Senzo 4/"Shapeshifter" 1 Spirit Powers: Ghost Tongue, Spirit Sense, Spirit Walk Taboos: You may not kill except in self defense, Must wear Kitsu mask during all rituals Skills: Calligraphy (Kitsu Cipher) 5, Courtier 4, Etiquette (Sincerity) 4, Jiujutsu 3, Knives (Tanto) 3, Lore: Ancestors 5, Lore: Heraldry 4, Lore: History 7, Lore: Spirit Realms 5, Lore: Shugenja 3, Meditation 5, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 3.3 Glory: 7.0 Status: 7.0 (Kitsu Family Daimyo) Advantages: Bloodlines, Great Destiny, Inner Gift

(Pureblood Kitsu - you may Mulit-School to Shapeshifter), Mulitple Schools Disadvantages: Antisocial, Bad Fortune (Stutter) Kiho: Heart of Stone (Kharmic Earth 3), Ancestral Guidance (Mystical Void 4), Overwhelm the Spirit (Martial Void 5), Unattunement (Kharmic Void 5)

Way of the PhoneixWay of the PhoneixWay of the PhoneixWay of the Phoneix

Isawa Kaede Isawa Kaede Isawa Kaede Isawa Kaede

Earth: 3 Water: 4 - Perception: 5 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 3 Air: 4 Void: 7 School/Rank: Isawa Shugenja (Void) 7 Skills: Calligraphy 3, Etquette 3, Explosives 3, Lore: Dragon Clan 3, Lore: Elements (Void) 5, Lore: History 7, Lore: Shugenja 5, Medicine (Acupuncture) 3, Meditation 7, Spellcraft (Void, Research) 4, Tea Ceremony 4, Theology (Shintao) 7 Honor: 4.7 Glory: 7.2 Status: 6.2 (Master of Void's proxy on the Elemental Council) Advantages: Chosen by the Oracle (Void), Clear Thinker, Great Destiny (become Oracle of Void), Ishiken-do Disadvantages: Dark Secret (Born of Nothing), Obligation (Marry Toturi), Soft Hearted Kiho: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3), Ancestral Guidance (Mystical Void 4), One With All (Kharmic Void 4), Touch of the Void Dragon (Internal Void 4), Unattunement (Kharmic Void 5), Way of Void (Mystical Void 7)

Isawa Uona Isawa Uona Isawa Uona Isawa Uona

Earth: 2 Water: 3 Fire: 4 Air: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Kakita Artisan (Poetry)/Isawa Tensai (Air) 3 Skills: Athletics 2, Calligraphy 4, Courtier (Manipulation) 5, Investigation 4, Lore: Heraldry 5, Lore: History 3, Meditation 3, Performance: Dance 1, Performance: Song 1, Spellcraft 3, Storytelling (Poetry) 3, Tea Ceremony 2, Theology (Shintao) 4 Honor: 4.1 Glory: 7.0 Status: 6.0 (Master of Air's Proxy on the Elemental Council) Advantages: Benten's Blessing, Inheritance (Feather of the Crane - see below), Multiple

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Schools, Wealthy x7 Disadvantages: Compulsion (Preen), Meddler, Overconficent Kiho: Fortune's Breath (Internal Air 3), The Great Silence (Mystical Air 4) Feather of the Crane: Tsangusuri Fetishes can usually only see one use, but Uona seems to be able to use the same Feather of the Crane multiple times. Once per day Isawa Uona may activate this fetish to spend up to one hour at 1/10th her normal weight. While in this state she suffers tripple the normal damage from physical attacks, but no damage from falling.

Isawa Tadaka Isawa Tadaka Isawa Tadaka Isawa Tadaka

Earth: 7 Water: 4 - Strength: 5 Fire: 5 Air: 4 - Reflexes: 6 Void: 4 Taint: 0.2 School/Rank: Isawa Tensai (Earth) 4/Kuni Shugenja 1/Master of the Elements 3 Skills: Calligraphy 3, Defense 5, Engineering (Siege) 4, Etiquette 2, Kenjutsu 5, KTS: Maho-Tsukai 3, Lore: History (Reign of Hantei III) 7, Meditation 4, Shadowlands Lore (Oni no Akuma) 7, Spellcraft (Maho) 2, Tea Ceremony 2, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 4.5 Glory: 7.7 Status: 7.7 (Elemental Master of Earth) Advantages: Heart of Vengeance (Oni) Disadvantages: Driven (Free Isawa Akuma's Soul), Fascination (Oni no Akuma), Sworn Enemy (Isawa Rujo) Ancestor: Isawa Akuma (Scholar/Sincerity/2) Kiho: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3), Cleansing Spirit (Internal Earth 4), Grasp the Earth Dragon (Internal Earth 4), Embrace the Stone (Internal Earth 5), Root the Mountain (Mystical Kiho 6)

Isawa Tomo Isawa Tomo Isawa Tomo Isawa Tomo

Earth: 4 Water: 6 Fire: 3 Air: 3 - Reflexes: 6 Void: 5 School/Rank: Isawa Tensai (Water) 7 Skills: Calligraphy (Ciphers) 7, Craft: Sailing 3, Defense 3, Jiujutsu (Mizu-do) 2, Lore: History 4, Lore: Scorpoin Clan 3, Meditation 5, Performance: Dance 4, Poison 5, Tea Ceremony 3, Theology (Shintao) 8 Honor: 2.1 Glory: 7.1 Status: 7.1 (Elemental Master of Water) Advantages: Crafty, Freindly Kami (Water), Lucky x2 Disadvantages: Obligation (Yogo Shidachi)

Kiho: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3), Speak to the Soul (Mystical Water 4), Ride the Water Dragon (Internal Water 5), Boundless Depths of Water (Kharmic Water 6)

Isawa Tsuke Isawa Tsuke Isawa Tsuke Isawa Tsuke

Earth: 6 - Willpower: 8 Water: 3 Fire: 8 Air: 3 Void: 4 School/Rank: Isawa Tensai (Fire) 5/Firestorm Legion 3 Skills: Battle 4, Calligraphy (Ciphers) 4, Courtier (Manipulation) 3, Defense 4, Iaijutsu 7, Kenjutsu 5, Lore: History 4, Lore: Law 3, Meditation 4, Spellcraft (Fire) 5, Tea Ceremony 3, Theology (Shintao) 8 Honor: 4.5 Glory: 5.7 Status: 7.8 (Elemental Master of Fire & de-facto leader of the Council) Advantages: Blessings of the Elements (Fire), Higher Purpose (Establish Phoenix as power in the Empire), Strength of the Earth (4pt), Tactician Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Merciless), Brash, Jealousy, Obligation (Akodo Kage - Blackmail) Kata:Self, No Self (Internal Void 3), Channel the Fire Dragon (Internal Fire 3), Kharmic Strike (Kharmic Fire 3), Cleansing Spirit (Internal Earth 4), Purity of Shinsei (Mystical Fire 5)

Isawa Ujina Isawa Ujina Isawa Ujina Isawa Ujina

Earth: 2 Water: 4 Fire: 4 Air: 6 -Awareness: 8 Void: 8 School/Rank: Isawa Shugenja (Void) 7/Nameless One Skills: Calligraphy 4, Instruction (Isawa Shugenja) 3, Lore: Elements (Void) 7, Lore: History 4, Lore: Myth & Legend 3, Lore: "True Ninja" (Ninube) 4, Meditation 5, Shadowlands Lore 3, Spellcraft (Void) 7, Tea Ceremony 5, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 2.8 Glory: 8.8 Status: 7.8 (Elemental Master of Void) Advantages: Ishiken-do Disadvantages: Infected by Nothing, Lost Limb (Right Arm), Lost Love (Doji Ninube), Old, Weakness (Stamina & Willpower) Kata: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3), Ancestral Guidance (Mystical Void 4), One With All (Kharmic Void 4), Touch the Void Dragon (Internal Void 4), Unattunement (Kharmic Void 5), Way of Void (Mystical Void 7), Eight Directions Awareness (Mystical Void 8 )

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Naka Kuro Naka Kuro Naka Kuro Naka Kuro

Earth: 5 Water: 5 Fire: 5 Air: 5 Void: 6 School/Rank: Isawa Shugenja 5/Master of the Elements 3 Skills:`Artisan: Origami 5, Artisan: Painting 5, Calligraphy (Ciphers) 8, Courtier 4, Etiquette 4, Instruction (Meditation, Spellcraft, Theology), Investigation (Research) 7, Lore: Elements 5, Lore: Heraldry 5, Lore: History 7, Medicine (Acupuncture) 5, Meditation 7, Spellcraft (Research) 7, Storytelling (Oratory, Poetry, Rhetoric) 8, Theolgoy (Fortunes, Shintao) 8 Honor: 3.9 Glory: 8.8 Status: N/A (Grand Master of the Elements) Advantages: Chosen by the Oracles, Great Destiny, Higher Purpose (Teach the Empire), Kharmic Tie (Naka Tokei), Magic Resistance, Precise Memory Disadvantages: Ascetic, Can't Lie, Elderly* Ancestor: Naka Kaeteru (Monk/Honor/4) Since you don't need to worry about inflating his Insight Rank, feel free to give Naka Kuro as many Lore skills as you feel like. * Elderly is a 2nd ed disadvantage. Elderly characters must make 1 raise on all Reflex and Stamina rolls and 2 raises on all Agility and Strength rolls. It used to give an Insight bonus, but 3rd ed really doesn't need any more insight bonuses.

Shiba Tetsu Shiba Tetsu Shiba Tetsu Shiba Tetsu

Earth: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Shiba Bushi 2 Skills: Calligraphy 2, Defense 3, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 5, Lore: Myths & Legends (Snow Maiden) 3, Meditation 2, Spears (Naginata) 3, Tea Ceremony 4, Theolgy (Shintao) 5 Honor: 1.3 Glory: 3.3 Status: 2.3 (Senior Nikutai) Advantages: Daredevil, Great Destiny Disadvantages: Gullible, Small, True Love (Snow Maiden) Ancestor: Shiba Kaigen (Soldier/Sacrifice/2) Kata: Tail of the Sun

Shiba Tsukune Shiba Tsukune Shiba Tsukune Shiba Tsukune

Earth: 5 Water: 3

Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 3 Void: 5 School/Rank: Akodo War College 2/Shiba Bushi 3 Skills: Battle (Mass Combat) 3, Calligraphy (Ciphers) 2, Defense 5, Iaijutsu 2, Jiujutsu 2, Kenjutsu 3, KTS: Mirumoto Bushi 3, Kyujutsu 3, Lore:History 2, Lore: Shugenja 5, Meditation 3, Spears (Naginata) 5, Tea Ceremony 3, Theology (Shintao) 4 Honor: 4.2 Glory: 6.0 Status: 5.0 (Yojimbo to Isawa Tadaka) Advantages: Inner Gift (Empath), Multiple Schools Disadvantages: Lost Love (Shiba Norihatsu), True Love (Isawa Tadaka) Phoenix Kata: Eyes of the Phoenix, Swoop of the Wing, Touching the Infinite Lion Kata (will change if school changes): Soul's Readiness, The Perfect Stance As a question, does anyone think that the Akodo Bushi or the Ikoma Tactician might make more sense? She is specifically described as being sent to the War College, but all 3 schools are taught there, and her approach to combat seems to be very bookish and calculating (Tactician) and very precise (Bushi) For that matter, does anyone think that the Shiba Bushi is a better match than Yojimbo? Shiba Ujimitsu Earth: 5 Water: 5* - Strength: 3* Fire: 4 Air: 6 Void: 5 School/Rank: Shiba Bushi 5/Shiba Elite Guard/Shiba Yojimbo (Ranks 4 & 5) Skills: Calligraphy 4, Courtier (Manipulation) 3, Defense 5, Etiquette 5, Iaijutsu 4, Kenjutsu 7, Kyujutsu (Mounted Archery) 7, Meditation (Void Recovery) 5, Spears (Naginata) 5, Tea Ceremony 4, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 4.9 Glory: 8.3 Status: 8.3 (Phoenix Clan Daimyo) Advantages: Ally (Doji Satsume), Inner Gift (Soul of the Kami - see below), Irreproachable Disadvantages: Dark Secret (family's death), Small Kata: Eyes of the Phoenix, Swoop the Wing, The Beak Pierces, Touching the Invinite, Deeper Reflection Soul of the Kami: You may call upon the skills and memories of any Shiba Ancestor. In effect this means that you may cast Summon Ancestor or Wisdom of the Kami as a Sodan-Senzo of School Rank equal to your Insight Rank. Ofushikai**: Phoenix Clan Ancestral Katana (Unique). As a Complex Action the Phoenix Clan Champion (currently Ujimitsu) can summon

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Ofushikai to his hand. In addition, while the Clan Champion wears Ofushikai he may use The Imovable Hand of Peace as if he were a Rank 5 Ide Emissary. Shiba's Honor: See Art of the Duel * Neither Ujimitsu's Strength nor his Water are in error. They reached their current values due to an unprescidented magical interaction. See Winter Court:Kyuden Seppun for details ** Ofushikai's originally included a water breathing ability as well. Feel free to add it back in.

Asako Togama Asako Togama Asako Togama Asako Togama

Earth: 2 Water: 3 Fire: 2 Air: 3 - Intelligence: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Asako Courtier 1/Asako Henshen 3 Order of Mysteries & Riddles: Air, Water, Fire Skills: Courtier (Political Maneuvering) 2, Calligraphy (Ciphers) 5, Defense 3, Etiquette 3, Forgery 5, Investigation (Research) 5, Jiujutsu 4, Lore: Bloodspeakers (Otomo Jama) 4, Lore: History (Imperial) 3, Lore: Law 7, Medicine 2, Meditation (Zanji) 4, Performance: Music 2, Storytelling (Bragging) 3, Tea Ceremony 3, Theology (Shintao) 3 Honor: 2.8 Glory: 1.7 Status: 1.7 (Researcher) Advantages: Ally (Doji Shizue), Clear Thinker, Forbidden Knowledge (Lore: Bloodspeakers), Multiple Schools Disadvantages: Fascination (Iuchiban), Social Disadvantage (Recluse) Kiho: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3)

Asako Oyo Asako Oyo Asako Oyo Asako Oyo

Earth: 2 - Willpower: 4 Earth: 3 - Perception: 7 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 5 Air: 3 - Awareness: 6 Void: 3 Taint: 0.0 School/Rank: Asako Henshin 5 Order of Riddles & Mysteries: Water, Fire, Earth, Air, Void Skills: Calligraphy 3, Courtier (Political Maneuvering) 1, Defense 4, Etiquette 1, Investigation (Research) 4, Jiujutsu 5, Kenjutsu 4, Lore: History 5, Lore: Elements (Fire, Earth, Air, Water, Void) 7, Lore: "the Gift" 6, Medicine (Herbalism) 5, Meditation (Zanji) 8, Navigation 5, Staves (Bo) 5, Storytelling (Bragging, Riddles) 5, Tea Ceremony 2, Theology (Shintao) 8

Honor: 2.8 Glory: 1.2 Status: N/A (Monk) Advantages: Forbidden Knowlege ("the Gift"), Higher Purpose (Warn of the Henshin danger) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Lunatic), Enlightened Madness (Riddles & Mysteries), Missing Eye KihoHeart of Stone (Kharmic Earth 3), Self, No Self (Internal Void 3) Asako Oyo was given a bit larger skill boost than usual because his insight rank was significanltly lower than listed - and in his case he really does need to be at least Insight Rank 5

Way of the ScorpionWay of the ScorpionWay of the ScorpionWay of the Scorpion

Bayushi Aramoro Bayushi Aramoro Bayushi Aramoro Bayushi Aramoro

Earth: 3 Water: 3 - Perception: 4 Fire: 4 Air: 5 Void: 4 School/Rank: Bayushi Courtier 1/Shosuro Shinobi 5 Skills: Athletics 5, Calligraphy 2, Courtier 1, Deceit (Seduction) 3, Defense 7, Etiquette (Sincerity) 2, Explosives 5, Instruction (Poisons, Shosuro Shinobi) 3, Investigation (Interrogation) 2, Kenjutsu 7, Locksmith 5, Ninja Ranged Weapons 5, Poisons 5, Sleight of Hand 5, Stealth 7 Honor: 1.8 Glory: 7.8 Status: 6.8 ("Shoju's Underhand") Advantages: Benten's Blessing, Kharmic Tie (Bayushi Kachiko), Great Destiny, Multiple Schools, Shadow Brand Disadvantages: Bad Fortune (Yogo Curse), True Love (Bayushi Kachiko) Kata: Sundering Grace (3E pg 203), Cut Under the Mountain (3E pg 202), Blackened Sight (3E pg 202) For you purists, I'm sorry but I just don't feel that being in love with your brother's wife is a Dark Secret unless you have acted upon that love

Bayushi Kachiko Bayushi Kachiko Bayushi Kachiko Bayushi Kachiko

Earth: 2 - Willpower: 4 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 3 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 4 - Awareness: 7

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Void: 3 School/Rank: Bayushi Courtier 4/Bayushi Defiler Skills: Acting 7, Calligraphy (High Rokugani) 7, Courtier (Political Maneuvering, Manipulation) 7, Deceit (Seduction) 7, Etiquette (Conversation, Sincerity) 7, Games: Go 4, Games: Sadane (Riddles) 4, Instruction (Acting) 3, Investigation (Interrogation) 3, Lore: Heraldry 5, Sleight of Hand 4, Stealth 5, Tea Ceremony 5, Theology (Shintao) 4 Honor: 1.2 Glory: 8.7 Status: 9.2 (Imperial Advisor) Advantages: Blackmail (Lots), Benten's Blessing, Clear Thinker, Dangerous Beauty, Great Destiny (Scorpion Thunder), Kharmic Tie (Doji Hoturi), Luck x2 Disadvantages: Compulsion (Flaunt Beauty), Dark Secret (Affair), True Love (Doji Hoturi)

Bayushi Shoju Bayushi Shoju Bayushi Shoju Bayushi Shoju

Earth: 3 - Willpower 5 Water: 2 - Perception: 5 Fire: 4 - Intelligence: 5 Air: 5 - Awareness: 6 Void: 6 School/Rank: Bayushi Bushi 5/Shosuro Defender 3 Skills: Acting 5, Battle 3, Courtier (Political Maneuvering) 4, Deceit 6, Defense 7, Etiquette (Sincerity) 7, Iaijutsu 7, Kenjutsu (Katana) 7, Kyujutsu 4, Lore: History 5, Lore: Law 7, Poison 7, Stealth 7, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 2.5 Glory: 9.5 Status: 8.4 (Scorpion Clan Daimyo) Advantages: Blackmail (Lots), Clear Thinker, Great Destiny Disadvantages: Benten's Curse, Nemesis (Doji Hoturi), Lame (Left Arm), Soft-Hearted, True Love (Bayushi Kachiko), Unluck, Weakness (Strength) Nemuranai: Itsuwari - Unique - Ancextral Sword of the Scorpoin. Once Bayushi Shoju draws this sword he doubles his Reflex based bonus to his TNtbH until the first turn he takes after being attacked. Kata:The Tail's Reach (3E pg 203), Sundering Grace (3E pg 203), Eyes of the Trickster (4w pg 176), Cut Under the Mountain (3E pg 202), Choking Air (3E pg 202), Kachiko's Kiss (4W pg 176), Blackened Sight (3E pg 202)

Bayushi Tangen Bayushi Tangen Bayushi Tangen Bayushi Tangen

Earth: 2 Water: 3 Fire: 2 Air: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Bayushi Bushi 1/Bitter Lies Swordsman

Skills: Courtier (Political Maneuvering) 1, Defense 3, Etiquette 2, Iaijutsu 4, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 3, Poison 3, Stealth 2 Honor: 2.1 Glory: 2.2 Status: 1.2 ("Vetran") Advantages: Lucky x3 (x4 if you count Technique) Disadvantages: Brash, Gullible

Bayushi Yojiro Bayushi Yojiro Bayushi Yojiro Bayushi Yojiro

Earth: 2 Water: 3 Fire: 3 - Agility: 4 Air: 4 - Awareness: 5 Void: 4 School/Rank: Bayushi Courtier 3 Skills: Calligraphy 4, Courtier (Political Maneuvering, Manipulation) 5, Deceit (Seduction) 4, Etiquette (Sincerity) 5, Games: Sadane 3, Investigation (Interrogation) 4, Lore: Law 3, Poison 3, Storytelling (Oratory) 3 Honor: 3.7 Glory: 4.9 Status: 4.9 (Emerald Magistrate) Advantages: Allies (Much of the Lion and Crane Clans), Benten's Blessing, Read Lips, Social Position (Emerald Magistrate), Voice Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Junshin), Soft-Hearted, Idealist, Unluck x1 Note: Because of his numerous allies, Bayushi Yojiro is far more dangerous than his stats would seem to indicate. So long as there are Lion present, he is probably benefitting from Omoidasu techniques, and in the absence of Lion, he will frequently be the beneficiary of Doji Courtier techniques. Thankfully he is not quite persuasive enough to get both to assist him at the same time.

Shosuro Hametsu Shosuro Hametsu Shosuro Hametsu Shosuro Hametsu

Earth: 2 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Shosuro Shinobi 5/Shosuro Actor 1 Skills: Acting 3, Athletics 5, Battle 7, Courtier 2, Deceit 4, Defense 5, Etiquette 2, Explosives 5, Investigation (Interrogation) 5, Kenjutsu 4, Knives 2, Locksmith 5, Lore: Crab Clan 3, Lore: Crane Clan 4, Lore: Dragon Clan 2, Lore: Lion Clan 4, Lore: Phoenix 4, Lore: Scorpion (Shosuro) 5, Lore: Unicorn 3, Ninja Ranged Weapons 5, Poison 7, Sleight of Hand 5, Stealth (Sneaking) 7, Underworld 5 Honor: 0.6 Glory: 5.4 Status: 7.4 (Shosuro Family Daimyo) Advantages: Leadership

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Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Innept), Small Kata: Cut Under the Mountain (3E pg 202), Blackened Sight (3E pg 202)

Shosuro Taberu Shosuro Taberu Shosuro Taberu Shosuro Taberu

Earth: 2 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 3 Air: 3 - Awareness 5 Void: 3 School/Rank: Bayushi Courtier 3 Skills: Calligraphy 5, Courtier (Political Maneuvering) 5, Deceit (Seduction) 4, Defense 3, Etiquette (Sincerity) 5, Games: Go 3, Investigation 3, Kenjutsu 3, Lore: Law 4, Forgery 5 Honor: 0.9 Glory: 5.8 Status: 6.0 (Governor of "Boar Lands" and Karo to Bayushi Kachiko) Advantages: Ally (Ide Tadaji), Bland, Inheritance: Boar Lands, Read Lips, Voice Disadvantages: Meddler

Soshi Bantaro Soshi Bantaro Soshi Bantaro Soshi Bantaro

Earth: 2 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 1 Air: 5 Void: 3 School/Rank: Soshi Shugenja 2/Soshi Duelist 1 Skills: Calligraphy 7, Courtier 4, Etiquette (Sincerity) 4, Medicine (Herbalism) 5, Lore: Law 4, Meditation 5, Spellcraft (Maho) 3, Stealth (Spellcasting) 4, Theology (Shintao) 8 Honor: 0.5 Glory: 6.4 Status: 7.4 (Soshi Family Daimyo) Advantages: 1 Shadow Brand Disadvantages: Brash, Dark Secret (Patricide), Driven (Personal Advancement), Old, Overconfident, Spoiled, Weakness (Agility & Intelligence) Kiho: Steal the Air Dragon (Internal Air 5), Wind's Truth (Internal Air 4) For those keeping count, a Bayushi Courtier knowing nothing about Soshi Bantaro would still get 7 Free Raises against him - and Kakita Artisans get a +10 bonus when dealing with him. "Old" is a 2nd ed. disadvantage that has not yet seen print in 3rd ed. Anyone with the Old disadvantage must make a Raise on all Agility and Strength rolls - it also used to give an insight bonus, but quite honestly, 3rd ed doesn't need any more of those.

Yogo Junzo Yogo Junzo Yogo Junzo Yogo Junzo

Earth: 4 Water: 3

Fire: 3 Air: 6 - Awareness: 7 Void: 2 Taint: Not Yet School/Ranks: Yogo Shugenja 4/Yogo Duelist Skills: Calligraphy (Early Isawa) 7, Games: Sadane 7, Lore: History (Dawn of the Empire) 5, Meditation 4, Shadowlands Lore (Black Scrolls) 4, Spellcraft (Maho) 5, Theology (Shintao) 8 Honor: 1.1 Glory: 8.8 Status: 7.8 (Yogo Family Daimyo & Keeper of the 1st Black Scroll) Advantages: Crafty, Great (Dark) Destiny, Strength of the Earth (4pt) Disadvantages: Bad Fortune (Yogo Curse), Bad Reputation (Tempermental), Insensitive, Jealousy (Elemental Masters), Phobia (Women) Kiho: Flee the Darkness (Kharmic Air 6), Great Silence (Mystical Air 4)

Yogo Asami Yogo Asami Yogo Asami Yogo Asami

Earth: 2 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 2 Air: 3 Void: 2 School/Rank: Shosuro Shinobi 2 Skills: Acting (Disguise, Mimic) 8, Athletics 2, Deceit (Seduction) 5, Defense 2, Etiquette 3, Kenjutsu 1, Locksmith 3, Ninja Ranged Weapons 4, Performance: Dance 2, Poison 4, Sleight of Hand 5, Stealth (Sneaking) 5, Tea Ceremony 2, Underworld 3 Honor: 1.2 Glory: 1.2 Advantages: Benten's Blessing, Kharmic Tie (Body Double - Bayushi Kachiko) Disadvantages: Small, Dark Secret (Peasant Birth), True Love (Bayushi Aramoro)

Way of the UnicornWay of the UnicornWay of the UnicornWay of the Unicorn

Shinjo Yokatsu Shinjo Yokatsu Shinjo Yokatsu Shinjo Yokatsu

Earth: 4 - Stamina: 5 Water: 4 - Strength: 5 Fire: 3 -Agility: 5 Air: 3 - Reflexes: 5 Void: 4 School/Rank: Shinjo Bushi 5/Master of the Winds Skills: Animal Handling (Horse) 4, Battle 5, Defense 3, Etiquette 2, Horsemanship 7, Hunting

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(Desert) 3, Kenjutsu 7, Kyujutsu (Mounted Archery) 7, Lore: History (Burning Sands, Unicorn) 6, Lore: Horses 5, Navigation 3, Performance: Song 3, Theology (Shintao) 3 Honor: 4.5 Glory: 8.1 Status: 8.1 (Unicorn Clan Daimyo) Advantages: Clear Thinker, Quick Healer, Way of the Land (Unicorn Provinces) Disadvantages: Can't Lie Kata: Shinjo's Breath, Thundering Sky, Wind Borne Strike

Shinjo Yasamura Shinjo Yasamura Shinjo Yasamura Shinjo Yasamura

Earth: 4 Water: 3 - Strength: 4 Fire: 2 - Agility: 4 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Shinjo Bushi 1/Ide Duelist 2 Skills: Deceit 2, Defense 4, Etiquette 3, Games: Sadane 3, Horsemanship 7, Hunting 5, Iaijutsu 4, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Kyujutsu (Mounted Archery) 5, Lore: Law 2, Spears (Naginata) 4 Honor: 2.7 Glory: 7.4 Status: 6.4 (Karo to Otaku Kamoko & Son of Shinjo Yokatsu) Advantages: Benten's Blessing, Multiple Schools, Quick Disadvantages: Compulsions (Show Off), Compulsion (Find New Love), Soft Hearted

Shinjo Hanari Shinjo Hanari Shinjo Hanari Shinjo Hanari

Earth: 4 Water: 3 - Strength: 4 Fire: 3 - Agility 4 Air: 3 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Shinjo Bushi 1/Master Horse Archer/Shinjo Scout 3 Skills: Animal Handling 3, Battle 3, Craft: Weaponsmith (Bowyer/Fletcher) 5, Defense 3, Horsemanship 5, Hunting 5, Iaijutsu 4, Instruction (Kyujutsu, Master Horse Archer) 5, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu (Mounted Archery, Yomanri) 7, Lore: Heraldry 4, Lore: History 4, Spears (Naginata) 3, Stealth 3 Honor: 2.4 Glory: 6.9 Status: 5.9 (Master Sensei of Yomainri) Advantages: Quick, Way of the Land (Unicorn Provinces) Disadvantages: Old, Sworn Enemy (Hida Tsuru) By now you've probably seen the description of "old" from elsewhere. It is a 2nd ed disadvantage

that makes it so the character must make a raise whenever he makes a Strength or Agility roll.

(Shinjo) Morito (Shinjo) Morito (Shinjo) Morito (Shinjo) Morito

Earth: 3 Water: 2 - Strength: 4 Fire: 3 - Agility: 4 Air: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Shinjo Bushi 1/Ronin Warrior 2 Skills: Animal Handling (Horses) 3, Defense 4, Horsemanship 4, Hunting 5, Kenjutsu 3, Kyujutsu (Mounted Archery, Yomanri) 5, Lore: Horses 4, Lore: Kolat 3, Underworld 3 Honor: 2.3 Glory: 0.0 Status: N/A Advantages: Ambidextrous, Quick Disadvantages: Dark Secret (Kolat), Social Disadvantage (Ronin) Kata: Shinjo's Breath Starting next Insight Rank, Morito will begin work on the Bushi School that will eventually bare his name

Otaku Kamoko Otaku Kamoko Otaku Kamoko Otaku Kamoko

Earth: 3 - Stamina: 4 Water: 3 Fire: 2 - Agility: 4 Air: 3 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 4 School/Rank: Otaku Battle Maiden 5 Skills: Animal Handling (Horses) 4, Battle (Skirmish) 4, Defense 5, Etiquette 2, Horsemanship 7, Hunting 5, Kenjutsu 7, Kyujutsu (Mounted Archery) 5, Lore: History (Unicorn) 5, Lore: Horses (Pedigree) 5, Performance: Song 7, Polearm (Lance) 4, Storytelling (Poetry) 4, War Fan 4 Honor: 3.7 Glory: 8.4 Status: 8.4 (Otaku Family Daimyo & Leader of the Battle Maidens) Advantages: Great Destiny (Unicorn Clan Thunder), Quick, Voice Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Reckless), Brash, Lost Love (Mother - also Otaku Kamoko) Ancestor: The 1st Otaku (Soldier/Compasion/2) Kata: Shinjo's Breath, Thundering the Sky, Wind Borne Strike, Otaku's Void

Otaku Otaku Otaku Otaku Kojiro Kojiro Kojiro Kojiro

Earth: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 4 Air: 3 Void: 3

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School/Rank: Shinjo Bushi 5 Skills: Animal Handling (Horses) 7, Calligraphy 2, Etiquette 3, Healing (Horse) 5, Horsemanship (Riding Lore) 7, Kyujutsu (Yomanri) 5, Kenjutsu 5, Lore: History (Unicorn Clan, Otaku Family) 8, Lore: Horse (Pedigree) 8, Theology (Unicorn) 4 Honor: 3.5 Glory: 7.5 Status: 6.5 (Otaku Stable Master) Advantages: None Disadvantages: Bad Fortune (Motion Skickness), Lost Love (Wife), Old, Phobia (Riding) Kata: Striking as Earth, Striking as Fire, Striking as Wind, Shinjo's Breath, Thundering the Sky "Old" is a 2nd ed disadvantage. Old characters must make an aditional raise on Strength and Agility rolls.

Ide Tadaji Ide Tadaji Ide Tadaji Ide Tadaji

Earth: 2 - Willpower: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 4 Air: 4 Void: 4 School/Rank: Four Temples Monk 1/ Ide Emissary 4 Skills: Commerce 4, Courtier (Manipulation) 5, Etiquette (Conversation) 5, Horsemanship 1, Investigation (Notice) 3, Jiujutsu 1, Knives 3, Lore: Dragon Clan 3, Lore: History (Unicorn) 4, Lore: Law 5, Lore: Politics 5, Lore: Shugenja 3, Meditation 3, Storytelling (Oratory, Rhetoric) 4, Theolgoy (Shintao) 4 Honor: 2.0 Glory: 5.0 Status: 5.0 (Ambassador to the Imperial Court) Advantages: Allies (Shosuro Taberu, Iuchi Daiyu), Clear Thinker, Multiple Schools, Voice Disadvantages: Bad Fortune, Lame Kiho: Self, No Self (Internal Void 3), Slap the Wave (Martial Water 3), Wind's Truth (Internal Air 4)

Iuchi Karasu Iuchi Karasu Iuchi Karasu Iuchi Karasu

Earth: 3 - Willpower: 4 Water: 3 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 3 Air: 2 Void: 3 Taint: 0.0 (if you trust Moto Tsume) School/Rank: Iuchi Shugenja 3 Skills: Calligraphy 5, Defense 4, Horsemanship 3, Hunting 5, Knives (Sai) 4, Lore: Geography 2, Medicine (Herbalism) 5, Meditation 4, Navigation 2, Spellcraft 3, Shadowlands Lore 5, Theology (Fortunes) 2 Honor: 2.2 Glory: 6.5 Status: Unknown (Doomseeker) Advantages: Ally (Kuni Yori)

Disadvantages: Benten's Curse, Dark Secret (Undisclosed), Permanent Wound

Iuchi Daiyu Iuchi Daiyu Iuchi Daiyu Iuchi Daiyu

Earth: 3 - Willpower: 4 Water: 2 - Perception: 4 Fire: 3 Air: 3 - Awareness 4 Void: 4 School/Rank: Iuchi Shugenja 5 Skills: Divination (Astrology) 4, Calligraphy 5, Horsemanship 3, Hunting 4, Instruction (Hunting, Lore: Prophesies, Lore: Woodland Animals, Iuchi Shugenja) 5, Kenjutsu 4, Lore: Prophesies 5, Lore: Woodland Animals 5, Medicine 3, Meditation 4, Spellcraft 4, Theology (Fortunes, Shintao) 8 Honor: 3.4 Glory: 7.9 Status: 7.9 (Iuchi Family Daimyo & Senior Unicorn Shugenja) Advantages: Way of the Land (Iuchi Provinces), Inner Gift (Speak with Animals) Disadvantages: Old "Old" is a 2nd ed disadvantage. Old characters must make a raise whenever they make a Strength or Agility roll.

Horiuchi Shoan Horiuchi Shoan Horiuchi Shoan Horiuchi Shoan

Earth: 2 Water: 3 - Perception: 4 Fire: 3 - Intelligence 4 Air: 3 Void: 2 School/Rank: Iuchi Shugenja 3 Skills Calligraphy 4, Etiquette 5, Medicine (Herbalism) 4, History (Land of Winds) 6, Horsemanship 3, Kenjutsu 2, Performance: Song 4, Meditation 3, Spellcraft (Meishodo) 4, Storytelling (Poetry) 6, Theology (Fortunes, Shintao) 3 Honor: 2.9 Glory: 6.0 Status: 7.0 (Horiuchi Family Daimyo)* Advantages: Clear Thinker Disadvantages: Dependants (Shinjo Shono and Shinjo Shonoko), Lost Love, Small * Note: Outside of Unicorn Lands she is treated as having significantly less status, as she has no vassals or children. Kuni Yori Earth: 5 Water: 3 Fire: 4 Air: 3 Void: 4 Taint: Not Yet

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School/Rank: Kuni Shugenja 6 Skills: Anatomy (Torture, Goblin, Oni, Ogre) 5, Calligraphy 5, Courtier 3, Deceit (Intimidation, Lying) 4, Defense 3, Etiquette (Sincerity) 3, Games: Sadane 3, Investigation (Research) 5, Knife 7, Medicine 4, Meditation 4, Shadowlands Lore (Oni, Undead) 8, Spellcraft (Maho) 4, Stealth 3, Storytelling 3, Theology 3 Honor: 2.0 Glory: 8.3 Status: 7.3 (Kuni Family Daimyo) Advantages: Clear Thinker Disadvantages: Benten's Curse, Dark Fate Kiho: Cleansing Spirit (Internal Earth 4), Grasp the Earth Dragon (Internal Earth 4), One With All (Kharmic Void 4), Rest, My Brother (Martial Earth 5)

Way of the Minor ClansWay of the Minor ClansWay of the Minor ClansWay of the Minor Clans

Yoritomo (Mantis)Yoritomo (Mantis)Yoritomo (Mantis)Yoritomo (Mantis)

School / Rank : Yoritomo bushi 5 / Yoritomo Elite guard 1 / Whilrwing duelist 1 / Yoritomo Kobune pilot 1 Honor : 2,5 Glory : 7,9 Statut : 7,5 Fire : 3 (agility 5) Air : 4 Earth : 6 Water : 4 (strength 5) Void : 5 Advantages : ancestor (Gusai oucast / ambition or my own personnal version), strength of the earth (4 pts), great destiny (make the Mantis a major clan), inheritance (ancestral weapon of the Mantis, Yoritomo's kama, Yoritomo's armor), leadership, quick, combat reflexes, ambidextrous. Disadvantages : insensitive, brash, bad reputation (mercenary) Skills : battle 5, athlétics (swimming) 6, jiujutsu 6, commerce 4 (apparaisal, merchant), défense 6, investigation 3, etiquette 2, lore : histoire 3, iaijutsu 4, deceit (intimidation) 6, kenjutsu 5, craft : sailing 5, peasants weapons (kama) 6, theology 5, knives 3, games : wind and fortunes 2, instruction (Yoritomo bushi school) 3, lore : Ivory kingdoms 2, underworld 3 Katas : whirlwind barrier, the cresting wave, twin mantis strike, striking as water, Boundless fury, howl of the Son of Storms, Prayer's end, Strength of waves, strike of the cliff's edge.

Kitsune Ryosei Kitsune Ryosei Kitsune Ryosei Kitsune Ryosei

School / rank : Kitsune shugenja 5/ Minor clan defender (shugenja) 1 Honor : 3,0 Glory : 4,2 Statut : 7,5 Fire : 3 (agility : 5) Air : 2 Earth : 5 (willpower : 6) Water : 3 Void : 3 Advantages : Ally (Yoshun, devotion 4, influence 1), ancestor (Osusuki and Akomachi, priest / compassion or my own special rules), way of the Land (Kitsune mori), way of the land (plains of the three-man alliance), way of the Land (Sparrow lands), way of the land (Wasp lands), crafty, Heart of vengeance (Hare clan) quick, ally (Tsuruchi, devotion 1, influence 4), forbidden knowledge (black scrolls 3 pts) Disadvantages : kitsune taboo (see my web updates, must respect her word), lost love (white kitsune), driven (destroy the walking horror of Fu-leng). Skills : battle 3, calligraphy 4, hunting 6, lore : Scorpion clan 2, lore : Black Scrolls 2, defense 6, etiquette 3, medecine (herbalism) 6, lore : histoire 5, kenjutsu 4, meditation 2, deceit (seduction) 3, theology (fortunes) 4, spears 3, spellcraft 5, instruction (Kitsune shugenja school) 4, investigation 2, lore : spirit realms 5, lore : hengeyokai 5, athletics 2 Spells and kiho : Ryosei is a daimyo of one of the two oldest minor clan and have a long magical tradition, she has every spells she need and a couple of earth kihos.

Tonbo Toryu Tonbo Toryu Tonbo Toryu Tonbo Toryu

School / rank : Shiba bushi 5 / Minor clan defender (bushi) 1 Honor : 2,4 glory : 5,3 Statut : 7,5 Fire : 4 (agility 5) Air : 3 Earth : 2 Water : 3 (strength 4) Void : 4 Advantages : way of the land (Isawa forests), great destiny (Oracle of Thunder). Disadvantages : dark fate (Dark Oracle of Void) Skills : calligraphy (high rokuganni) 4, tea ceremony 7, defense 4, lore : heraldry 5, lore : history 5, kenjutsu 5, kyujutsu 2, meditation (void recovery) 6, theology (Shintao) 7, spears 4, courtier 2, etiquette 2, instruction (theology, lore : history and tea ceremony) 6

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Katas : striking as fire, striking as air, striking as water, deeper reflection, touching the infinite

Usagi Ozaki Usagi Ozaki Usagi Ozaki Usagi Ozaki

School / rank : woodland tracker 1/ minor clan explorer 1/ Usagi bushi 3 Infamy (glory for those not believing the story about the disbanding of the Hare clan) : 6,4 Honor : 1,2 Statut : NA (ronin) Fire : 3 (agility 4) Air : 5 Earth : 3 Water : 3 (perception : 3) Void : 2 Advantages : ancestor (Reichin, ninja / justice or my own HB version), inheritance (ancestral sword of the Hare), quick, forbidden knowledge (lore : Kolat, 3 pts), forbidden knowledge (Lore : Bloodspeaker 3 pts), daredevil, fleet (3 pts) Disadvantages : missing eye, bad reputation (criminal), driven (save his sister Kitsu / Usagi Tomoe), driven (avenge his father), driven (avenge his clan), haunted (1 pt, by Usagi Oda his father) . Skills : battle 3, athletics (running) 4, hunting (survival, trailblazing) 4, lore : Bloodspeaker 4, lore : kolat 2, jiujutsu 5, defense 4, stealth (shadowing, sneaking) 6, iaijutsu 3, kenjutsu 5, calligraphy (Hare clan cypher, Kolat splinter group cypher) 3, instruction (Hare clan bushi school) 3, investigation (search) 4, locksmith (lock picking) 2, traps 2, underworld 3, kyujutsu 1, navigation (land) 2, spellcraft (maho) 1

HyobeHyobeHyobeHyobe

School / rank : Kasuga bushi 5 Honor : 3,7 Glory : 5,8 Statut : 5,0 (famous Kobune captain, heir) Fire : 3 Air : 2 (reflexes 4) Water : 2 (strength 4) Earth : 4 Void : 3 Advantages : calm, leadership and death thrance Disadvantages : antisocial (4 pts), missing eye. Skills : battle 4, athletics (swimming) 5, lore : lower castes 3, jiujutsu 5, defense 4, stealth 3, iaijutsu 4, deceit (intimidation) 4, kenjutsu 3, peasants weapons (kama) 5, war fans 3, kyujutsu 3, commerce 3, craft : sailing 3, underworld 1, navigation (sea) 2, engineering (siege) 3 Katas : strike as fire, strike as earth.

Kemmei Kemmei Kemmei Kemmei

School / rank : Minor clan diplomat 1 / Kasuga courtier 5 Honor : 1,1 Glory : 6,2 Statut : 7,5

Fire : 2 (intelligence 5) Air : 4 (awareness 5) Earth : 3 (willpower 5) Water : 2 (perception 4) Void : 4 Advantages : blackmail (many), crafty Disadvantages : greedy. Skills : courtier (political manoeuvring, gossip) 8, athletics 1, acting (disguise) 5, commerce (appraisal, merchant) 8, underworld 5, lore : Yobanjin 3, forgery (calligraphy) 3, jiujutsu 2, etiquette (sincerity) 5, defense 2, lore : law 5, deceit (lying, intimidation) 5, games : wind and fortunes 5, calligraphy 3, investigation 5, stealth (shadowing) 3, craft : sailing 5, peasant weapons 2, instruction (Tortoise courtier school, commerce, underworld, forgery and courtier) 6, storytelling (oratory, rhetoric) 5, knives 3, horsemanship 2

Ichiro Chuga Ichiro Chuga Ichiro Chuga Ichiro Chuga

School / rank : Ichiro Bushi 5 / Minor clan sumai master 1 Honor : 1,2 Glory : 6,7 Statut : 7,5 Fire : 3 Air : 3 Earth : 5 Water : 4 (perception 6) Void : 4 Advantages : large, fist of stone. Disadvantages : sworn ennemy (Yogo Asami), bad reputation (bully), phobia (great cities) Skills : athletics (climbing) 6, storytelling 4, hunting 3, jiujutsu 6, lore: Unicorn clan 4, Shadowland lore 4, defense 5, kenjutsu ( katana) 5, theology (Shintao) 5, spears 4, investigation (search) 4, instruction (Ichiro bushi school, jiujutsu) 5

Ichiro Hideo Ichiro Hideo Ichiro Hideo Ichiro Hideo

School / rank : Ichiro bushi 4 Honor : 1,3 Glory : 5,3 Statut : theorically 7,5 as daimyo of the Badger, but his uncle is regent for now until the problem of the taint get solved. Earth : 6 Air : 2 (reflexes 3) Water : 3 (strength 4) Fire : 3 Void : 2 Advantages : Ancestor (Ichiro Fureheshu soldier / courage or see my Homebrew version), Crab hands, ally (Agasha Momuko, influence 1 / devotion 2) Disadvantages : dark fate (letting the Hideo no oni roam free), sworn enemy / nemesis (Ichiro Koturi) Shadowland taint : 2,9 (symptoms : first degree

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give the brash disdvantage, he has also mild amnesia, sewer breath, burned black eyes and shaking hands) Shadowland powers : blood knows blood, unholy stamina (he is in the process of learning others). Skills : athletics (climbing) 7, lore : bushido 2, defense 3, jiujutsu 5, kenjutsu (katana) 3, heavy weapons (ono) 6, spears 2, hunting 2, Shadowlands lore 3, storytelling (bragging) 2, instruction (jiujutsu) 2

Ichiro Koturi Ichiro Koturi Ichiro Koturi Ichiro Koturi

School / ranks : Agasha shugenja 2 / Maho-tsukai 1 Honor : 1,3 Glory : 2,9 Status : 2,0 Earth : 3 (willpower 4) Air : 2 (awareness 3) Water : 2 (strength 3) Fire : 4 Void : 3 Advantages : lucky (6 pts), forbidden knowledge (lore : maho 7 pts). Disadvantages : true love (Agasha Momuko), black sheep, dark secret (maho-tsukai), jealousy (Ichiro Hideo) Shadowlands taint : 0,6 (symptoms : nightmares) Skills : calligraphie (Dragon clan cypher) 4, hunting 3, spellcraft (Maho) 4, lore : history 4, meditation 6, athletics (climbing) 3, theology (Shintao) 3, knives (tanto) 5, defense 1, stealth (spellcasting) 3, deceit (lying) 6, lore : maho 3 Spells : sense, commune, summon, counterspell, wind borne slumbers, elemental ward, earth's touch, burst, extinguish, the fires from within (innate ability), hurried steps (innate ability), inferno's touch, way to inner peace, reduce, summon oni.

Agasha (Ichiro) Momuko Agasha (Ichiro) Momuko Agasha (Ichiro) Momuko Agasha (Ichiro) Momuko

School / rank : Agasha shugenja 3 Honor : 2,7 Glory : 3,0 Status : in theory 7,0 as the wife of a minor clan daimyo, but like Hideo she is not really in position to use it. Earth : 3 Air : 3 Water : 2 (perception 3) Fire : 3 Void : 3 Advantages : ally (Kaiu Osuki, influence 2 / devotion 2), quick healer. Disadvantages : bitter brethotal (Ichiro Hideo), true love (Ichiro Koturi)

Skills : calligraphie 1, Shadowlands lore 4, lore : history 3, meditation 5, theology (Shintao) 2, knives (tanto) 2, war fans 4, spellcraft 5, investigation (search) 5 Spells : sense, commune, summon, counterspell, Lord moon's light, aura of flames, fire from the forges, jade strike, force of will, burst, fire of purity, waiting flames. Kihos : grasp the earth dragon.

Moshi Wakiza Moshi Wakiza Moshi Wakiza Moshi Wakiza

School / rank : Moshi shugenja 5 / Taryu-jai duelist 1 / minor clan defender (shugenja) 1 Honor : 2,3 Glory : 7,8 Statut : 7,5 Fire : 5 Air : 5 (awareness : 6) Earth : 2 (willpower : 3) Water : 4 Void : 4 Advantages : clear thinker, perfect balance. Skills : athletics 5, calligraphy 4, tea ceremony 5, war fans 3, lore : Sun goddess cult 5, courtier 3, etiquette 4, lore : history : 5, meditation : 4, theology (Shintao, fortunes) 6, divination 1, spellcraft 1, artisan : origami 5 Spells : Moshi Wakiza is the daimyo of a really old shugenja family, and then have access to nearly any spell she wants. She has mostly fire and air spells. Kihos : channel the Fire Dragon, purity of Shinsei, Unbalance the mind, way of the willow, wind's truth, self / no self, steal the Air Dragon.

Moshi JukioMoshi JukioMoshi JukioMoshi Jukio

School / rank : Moshi shugenja 5 / Taryu-jai duelist 1 / minor clan defender (shugenja) 1 / Master Keeper 1 Honor : 3,9 Glory : 8,6 Statut : 5,5 Fire : 5 Air : 5 Earth : 3 (willpower : 6) Water : 4 (perception : 5) Void : 5 Advantages : clear thinker, Benten's blessing, inner gift (vision of the future) Disadvantages : contrary, old (see my web updates), epilepsy. Skills : athletics 5, calligraphy 5, tea ceremony 3, war fans 3, lore : Sun goddess cult 5, courtier 5, etiquette 5, lore : history : 6, meditation : 6, theology (Shintao, fortunes) 7, divination (astrology, omens) 8, Shadowlands lore 3, lore : Tengoku 7, medecine 5, storytelling (oratory) 5,

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spellcraft (spell research) 6, jiujutsu 1, lore : brotherhood of Shinsei 1, instruction (Moshi shugenja school, Taryu-jai duelist school, minor clan defender (shugenja) school, theology, lore : Sun goddess cult, divination, spellcraft) 7 Spells : Moshi Jukio is the former daimyo and sensei of a really old shugenja family, and then have access to nearly any spell she wants. She has mostly fire and air spells. Kihos : channel the Fire Dragon, purity of Shinsei, Unbalance the mind, way of the willow, wind's truth, self / no self, steal the Air Dragon, Harmony of the mind.

Genzo Genzo Genzo Genzo

School / Rank : Toritaka bushi 3 / minor clan explorer 1 / woodland tracker 1 Honor : 3,0 Glory : 5,0 Statut : 7,5 Fire : 3 Air : 3 (awareness 4) Earth : 2 Water : 4 Void : 3 Advantages : Higher purpose (tracks down Yorei and others gakis). Disadvantages : brash, obligation (4 pts : Kuni Takemura). Skills : hunting (trailblazing) 5, Shadowlands lore : 3, lore : Yorei and Gakis 8, defense 5, investigation (notice) 5, animal handling (Falcon) 5, meditation 3, spears 3, lore : spirit realms 5, athletics 5, kenjutsu 4, kyujutsu 4, stealth 4, navigation (land) 4 Katas : strike as water.

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Ichiro Hideo : Ichiro bushi 4 or 5 Ichiro Koturi : Agasha shugenja 2 / Maho-tsukai 1 Agasha Momuko : Agasha shugenja 3 Togashi Kokujin is supposed to be in, but I will pass on updating him unless peoples really want it, and it gonna be difficult with the rules of 3 edition. Tsukuro : Doji magistrate 2 / Daigotsu's legion 5 / Daigotsu's Elite guard 1 Muhomono : Ogre bushi 3 Chuda Tenkazu : Chuda shugenja 4 Dark daughter of Fu-leng : no school ranks. Kyojin : Kakita bushi 5 / Doji Elite guard 1 / ronin duellist 2

Moto Sada : Moto Black Guard 5 Shikageko : temple of Kaimetsu-uo 3 Yogo Junzo : Yogo shugenja 5 / cult of the blood red moon 1 / Maho Tsukai 2 (Junzo is slowly loosing memories of some of the techniques of the Yogo he used to know before and learning more maho techniques). Hida Amoro : Hida berserker 3 / Damned berserker 3

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Hida Kabe Hida Kabe Hida Kabe Hida Kabe

School : Hida Bushi 2 Glory : 2,0 Honor : 3,2 Status : 1,0 Earth : 3 Water : 3 Fire : 2 Air : 2 (reflexes 3) Void : 3 Advantages : blood of Osano-wo (see my web updates), clear thinker, large, ally (Scitch'ik, influence 1, devotion 4), langage : Nezumi. Skills : kyujutsu 1, battle (Shadowlands) 3, defense 5, jiujutsu 1, iaijutsu 2, deceit (intimidation) 6, lore : Naga 3, lore : Nezumi 5, Shadowlands lore 4, heavy weapons (Tetsubo) 5, Kenjutsu 1.

Hida Kuri Hida Kuri Hida Kuri Hida Kuri

School / rank : Hida Bushi 1 Glory : 2,0 Honor : 1,5 Statut : 2,0 (nikutai) Earth : 4 Water : 2 (strength 3) Fire : 2 Air : 2 (reflexes 4) Void : 2 Advantages : death trance, inheritance (Father's no-dachi), quick healer. Disadvantages : bad reputation (blood magic curse), Benten's curse (deep blood-red eyes). Skill : kyujutsu 4, battle (Shadowlands) 2, defense 3, jiujutsu 3, iaijutsu 3, kenjutsu (no-dachi) 4, Shadowland lore 3, heavy weapons 2

Hida Tetsumaru Hida Tetsumaru Hida Tetsumaru Hida Tetsumaru

School/ rank : Hida Bushi 1 Glory : 1,5 Honor : 1,5 Status : 1,5

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Earth : 3 Water : 3 Fire : 2 Water : 2 Void : 2 Advantages : large, strength of the earth (8 points) Disadvantages : Benten's curse, brash, insensitive, true love (a ningyo). Skills : battle (Shadowlands) 3, defense 3, heavy weapons (tetsubo) 5, jiujutsu 3, kenjutsu 4, kyujutsu 2, Shadowlands lore 2, craft : sailing 3.

Fusaki Fusaki Fusaki Fusaki

School / rank : Isawa shugenja (air) 3 / Iuchi shugenja 1 / Kuni shugenja 1 Honor : 1, 9 Glory : 5,0 Statut : NA (ronin) Earth : 4 (willpower 5) Water : 4 Fire : 4 (intelligence 5) Air : 4 (awareness 5) Void : 4 Advantages : precise memory, allies (Isawa Eju, master of air influence 4/devotion 4; Iuchi Daiyu, Iuchi daimyo influence 4 / devotion 4; Kuni Noda, Crab shugenja influence 2 / devotion 4; Iuchi Takaii, Unicorn shugenje influence 2 / devotion 2) Disadvantages : old (see my web updates or Cooper's version) Skills : calligraphy 4 (Isawa cypher, Kuni cypher, Iuchi cypher), defense 1, Shadowland lore 2, meditation 1, spellcraft (Maho, element : Air, spell research) 6, staffs 3, theology (fortunes, Shintao) 5, artisan : painting 4, artisan : sculpting 3, lore : history 4, horsemanship 1, hunting 1, divination (astrology) 3, courtier (etiquette) 3, storytelling (poetry) 4 Spells : as a spell researcher, Fusaki have all the general spells and all non-secret spells of the 4 classical elements of mastery level 1 & 2. he has access to a lots of of spells of upper levels, with among them, calling the elements, calm mind, cloak of night, earthquake, essence of air, fire from the forge, force of will, hearth of the Inferno, immortal steel, Sukinjin's gift, the ties the bind, walking the way, wind-borne slumbers and more ...) Kiho : ebb and flow, parting the waves

Goju Hoseki Goju Hoseki Goju Hoseki Goju Hoseki

School / rank : Ninube shugenja 4 / Shosuro deceiver 2 Honor : 0,0 Infamy : - 3,5 Status : - 10,0 Earth : 3 Water : 3 (strength 4) Fire : 5

Air : 4 (reflexes 5) Void : 4 Shadow points : 5 Advantages : ally (Goju Adorai influence 4 / devotion 2), balance, crafty, heartless. Disadvantages : dark fate (loose her name and became the Ninja mystic and get mad), insensitive. Skills : calligraphy 3, defense 5, shadowland lore 2, meditation 1, spellcraft (maho) 3, kenjutsu 3, acting (disguise) 4, athletics (climbing) 4, explosives 2, deceit (lying, intimidation) 5, courtier (manipulation) 3, ninja ranged weapons (blowgun, metsubishi, nageteppo, shuriken, tsubute) 7, poison 3, selight of hand (escape) 4, stealth (spellcasting, sneaking) 4, knifes 4, lore : the Nothing 4. Spells : she has access to nearly every air and nothing spells she can cast, especially those used for stealth. She has a few earth spells from her original teaching as a Kuni, and some water and fire spells.

Morito Tokei Morito Tokei Morito Tokei Morito Tokei

School / rank : Isawa shugenja (water) 2 Honor : 2,7 Glory : 1,3 Status : NA (ronin) Earth : 3 (willpower 4) Water : 3 Fire : 2 (intelligence 3) Air : 3 Void : 3 Advantages : ally (Naka Kuro, devotion 4 / influence 4), great destiny (next Master of elements). Disadvantages : idealistic, obligation (2p : Morito). Skills : calligraphy 2, meditation 4, spellcraft (element : water) 2, theology 1, lore : spirit realms 1, artisan : painting 3, medecine (herbalism) 2, storytelling (oratory) 3, animal handling (falcon) 2, kyujutsu (yomanri) 2, commerce 2, defense 2, horsemanship 3, hunting 3, kenjutsu 2.

Sanzo Sanzo Sanzo Sanzo

School / Rank : Mirumoto bushi 1 / ronin warrior 1 Honor : 1,8 Infamy : 1,1 Statut : NA (ronin) Earth : 2 (stamina 3) Water : 3 Fire : 3 Air : 2 (reflexes 3) Void : 2 Advantages : inheritance (musha the horse) Disadvantages : coward (3 pts), driven (to recover his father's sword), haunted (1pt, by his daughter) Skills : defense 2, jiujutsu 3, lore : history 2, iaijutsu 2, deceit (intimidation) 2, investigation 2, kenjutsu

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(katana) 4, meditation 3, stealth 3, tea ceremony 2, kyujutsu 1, lore : shugenja 1, theology 1, horsemanship 3, hunting 1.

Tsuo Tsuo Tsuo Tsuo

School / rank : true ronin Honor : 1,3, glory : 0,2 Statut : 0,4 Earth : 2 (willpower 3) Water : 2 Fire : 2 Air : 2 (reflexes 3) Void : 2 Advantages : Bland, great destiny, Ally (Togashi Mitsu, 2/2) Disadvantages : Driven (to be samourai), social disadvantage (heimin), soft-hearted. Skills : athletics 3, bojutsu (bo) 3, craft : farming 4, artisan : gardening 3, defense 3, games : fortunes and winds 2, medecine (herbalism) 3, horsemanship 2, hunting 2, lore : Bushido 2, peasant weapons 3, stealth 3, animal handling (horse) 2, commerce 1. Next one will be the famous bandit lord Yugoro

Yugoro, bYugoro, bYugoro, bYugoro, bandit lord. andit lord. andit lord. andit lord.

School / rank : True ronin / Ronin warrior 3 / The forest killers 1 / Canopy of knives 1 Honor : 0,3 Statut : 0,4 Infamy : 6,1 Earth : 3 (willpower 4) Water : 3 (strength 4) Fire : 4 (agility 5) Air : 4 Void : 3 Advantages : absolute direction, combat reflexes, crab hands, crafty, strength of the earth (4 pts), way of the land (Shinomen), way of the land (south of Unicorn lands), way of the lands (spine of the world mountains) and inheritance (Yugoro's blade). Disadvantages : bad reputation (Bandit lord), cruel, sworn enemies (many, including Ide Ashijun ), insensitive, Benten's curse, dark secret (heimin), greedy. Skills : kyujutsu 4, athletics 4, battle 3, defense 5, engineering 3, explosives 3, forgery (calligraphy) 4, calligraphy 2, gambling : winds and fortunes 4, jiujutsu 4, horsemanship 3, iaijutsu 4, deceit (lying, intimidation) 5, investigation (interrogation) 3, kenjutsu 5, lore : law 3, poison 4, stealth (ambush) 5, yarijutsu 3, knives 3, acting (disguise) 6, instruction (canopy of knives, the Forest killers) 4, underworld 6 One more and all the carded characters of Unexpected allies will be done, and I will do the way of the minor clans.

Shazaar, chameleon Shazaar, chameleon Shazaar, chameleon Shazaar, chameleon

School / rank : Naga scout 3 Caste : 3,0 Earth : 2 (willpower 3) Water : 3 (perception 4) Fire : 3 (agility 4) Air : 3 Akasha : 2 Advantages : languages : ratling and Rokuganni, pearl-born. Disadvantages : driven (destroy Shadowlands), minor mutation (yellow eyes) Skills : theology (moksha) 4, kyujutsu 3, athletics 4, stealth (shadowing and sneaking) 6, defense 3, knife 4, lore : human civilisation 4, lore: Naga civilisation 2, hunting 2, artisan : pearl carving 2, etiquette 4, investigation (notice) 3

Way of the Way of the Way of the Way of the WolfWolfWolfWolf

Toku Toku Toku Toku

Earth: 2 Water: 2 Fire: 2 - Agility: 3 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: True Ronin Insight Rank: 1 Skills: Battle 2, Defense 3, Horsemanship 2, Hunting 3, Iaijutsu 2, Kenjutsu (Katana) 3, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: Bushido 2, Lore: Law 2, Storytelling (Poetry) 2, Theology (Shintao) 2 Advantages: Great Destiny (Monkey Clan), Kharmic Tie (Akodo Toturi), Lucky x1 Disadvantages: Dark Secret (Peasant), Driven (Become Samurai), Doubt (All High Skills), Idealistic Suggested Rank Progression: True Ronin --> Ronin Warrior 1 --> Wolf's Legion --> Toku Bushi 1-5 (Let the disagreements commence)

(Ikoma) Shotai (Ikoma) Shotai (Ikoma) Shotai (Ikoma) Shotai

Earth: 4 Water: 4 - Strength: 5 Fire: 2 - Agility: 4 Air: 1 - Reflexes: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Matsu Berserker 4

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Skills: Atheltics 4, Battle 5, Courtier 4*, Deceit (Intimidation) 5, Defense 3, Etiquette (Diplomacy, Sincerity) 7*, Kenjutsu 7, Knives 3, Kyujutsu 4, Lore: History 4, Theology (Shintao) 5 Honor: 4.1 Glory: 1.1 Advantages: Desth Trance, Kharmic Tie (Toturi) x5, Strength of the Earth (4pt), Irreproachable x2 Disadvantages: Black Sheep, Frail Mind (with Special Circumstances*), Social Disadvantage (Outcast), Weakness (Awareness) * Shotai has lost concious control of these skills. He may still use them when they are called for by someone else's action, but cannot initiate any action than requires them.

(Akodo) Tohaku (Akodo) Tohaku (Akodo) Tohaku (Akodo) Tohaku

Earth: 3 - Willpower: 4 Water: 4 Fire: 3 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Akodo Bushi 1/ Mirumoto Bushi 2/Wolf's Legion Skills: Athletics (Mountain Climbing) 4, Battle (Mass Combat) 4, Defense 3, Etiquette 4, Iaijutsu 4, Investigation 4, Jiujutsu 3, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Dragon Clan 3, Lore: History 3, Lore: Law 4, Lore: Shugenja 2, Meditation 3, Storytelling 3, Theolgoy 2 Honor: 3.8 Glory: 1.2 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Ally (Togashi Mitsu), Death Trance, Heart of Vengeance (Lion), Multiple Schools Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Dishonored), Nemesis (Kitsu Motso), Social Disadvantage (Ronin)

(Bayushi) Hisa (Bayushi) Hisa (Bayushi) Hisa (Bayushi) Hisa

Earth: 2 - Willpower: 3 Water: 2 Fire: 4 Air: 3 - Awareness: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Bayushi Bushi 2/Ronin Warrior 1 Skills: Acting 3, Courtier (Political Maneuvering) 2, Deceit 3, Defense 3, Etiquette (Peasant, Sincerity) 5, Iaijutsu 2, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: Heraldry 2, Poisons 3, Stealth (Hisomu*) 4 Honor: 1.3 Glory: 0.0 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Bland, Heartless Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Coward), Haunted (Spirits of the Coup), Insesitive, Social Disadvantage (Ronin)

* Hisomu: Stealth Emphasis - As an Emphasis Ability you may make an Awareness/Stealth (Hisomu) roll while inside a city. The result of your roll is added to the TN of any Awareness/Investigation or Awareness/Underworld roll made to locate you or learn you are in the city.

(Nanbu) Tzurui (Nanbu) Tzurui (Nanbu) Tzurui (Nanbu) Tzurui

Earth: 3 Water: 2 - Strength: 4 Fire: 2 Air: 2 - Reflexes: 3 Void: 2 School/Rank: Ronin Warrior 1 Skills: Athletics 3, Battle 3, Defense 3, Horsemanship 2, Hunting 2, Iaijutsu 2, Kenjutsu (Katana) 3, Kyujutsu 2, Spears (Yari) 3 Honor: 2.5 Glory: 0.0 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Ally (Toku), Higher Purpose (Prove Bravery) Disadvantages: Dependant (daughter - Nanbu Kochohime), Lost Love (wife - Iuchi Ochiyo), Social Disadvantage (Ronin)

Kado Kado Kado Kado

Earth: 3 Water: 3 - Perception: 4 Fire: 3 Air: 4 Void: 2 School/Rank: Ronin Duelist 3/Weavers/Cutting the Weave Skills: Acting (Disguise) 7, Anatomy (Torture) 3, Battle 3, Calligraphy (Ciphers) 4, Commerce 2, Courtier 3, Etiquette (Peasant, Sincerity) 6, Forgery 3, Hunting 3, Iaijutsu 2, Investigation 4, Kenjutsu 4, Knife 3, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: Kolat {Philosophy) 5, Lore: Law 4, Poisons 3, Sleight-of-Hand 4, Stealth (Hisomu*) 7 Honor: 1.2 Glory: 4.0 Status: "3.0" (Gunso in the Lion Armies) Advantages: Allies (Kolat, Kitsu Motso, Weavers), Benten's Blessing, Clear Thinker, Crafty, Read Lips Disadvantages: Can't Lie, Compulsion (Kleptomania), Dark Secret (Kolat), Greed x3, Obligation (Kolat, Weavers), Social Disadvantage (Ronin) * see earlier entry for description of the Hisomu emphasis

Mikaru Mikaru Mikaru Mikaru

Earth: 3 Water: 2 - Strength: 3 Fire: 4

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- Agility: 5 Air: 2 Void: 2 School/Rank: Ronin Warrior 2/Forrest Killers Skills: Defense 3, Games: Fortunes & Winds 4, Games: Oichu-Kabu 4, Hunting 5, Jiujutsu 4, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 5, Lore: Naga 5, Poisons 4, Stealth 8, Traps 4 Honor: 1.0 Glory: -3.0 (Infamy) Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Allies (Forrest Killers), Heart of Vengeance (Naga), Way of the Land (Shinomen Forrest) Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Bandit - Falcon Ban against Clan Employ), Driven (Kill Naga), Obligation (Forrest Killers), Social Disadvantage (Ronin), Sworn Enemy (The Baglash)

Yotsu Seou Yotsu Seou Yotsu Seou Yotsu Seou

Earth: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 2 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 3 Void: 2 School/Rank: Ronin Yojimbo 1/Sword of Yotsu Skills: Athletics (Mountain Climbing) 3, Defense 2, Hunting 2, Kenjutsu (Katana) 4, Kyujutsu 2, Lore: Law 4, Lore: Shugenja 2, Ninja Ranged Weapons (Shuriken) 5, Storytelling (Oratory) 2 Honor: 2.1 Glory: 2.0 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Allies (Yotsu Seiki, "Streets of Otosan Uchi") Disadvantages: Social Disadvantage (Ronin)

Yotsu Seiki Yotsu Seiki Yotsu Seiki Yotsu Seiki

Earth: 2 Water: 2 Fire: 4 Air: 2 Void: 3 School/Rank: Traditional Priest (Fire) 2 Skills: Calligraphy 3, Defense 2, Investigation (Research) 2, Knives (Tanto) 3, Lore: Law 3, Medicine 3, Meditation 3, Spellcraft 2, Theology (Fortunes) 3 Honor: 1.9 Glory: 1.0 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Allies (Yotsu Seou), Clear Thinker Disadvantages: Social Disadvantage (Ronin)

(Doji) Mikio (Doji) Mikio (Doji) Mikio (Doji) Mikio

Earth: 3 Water: 2 Fire: 4 - Agility: 5 Air: 3 - Reflexes: 5 Void: 6

School/Rank: Kakita Bushi 3/ Ronin Yojimbo 1/Wolf Legion Skills: Courtier 4, Deceit (Intimidation) 7, Etiquette (Sincerity) 3, Horsemanship 3, Hunting 3, Iaijutsu 7, Instruction (Iaijutsu, Kakita Bushi) 4, Kenjutsu (Katana) 7, Kyujutsu 3, Meditation 3, Storytelling (Oratory) 5 Honor: 2.6 Glory: 2.0 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Balance, Kharmic Tie (Toturi) x5, Sacred Blade - Kakita Blade, Quick Disadvantages: Antisocial (4pt), Dark Fate, Obligation (Doji Hoturi), Social Disadvantage (Ronin)

(Isawa) Dair(Isawa) Dair(Isawa) Dair(Isawa) Dairya ya ya ya

Earth: 3 - Stamina: 4 Water: 3 - Strength: 4 Fire: 4 Air: 4 Void: 3 School/Rank: Isawa Tensai (Fire) Insight Rank 5* Skills: Athletics 3, Battle 3, Calligraphy 3, Deceit (Intimidation) 4, Defense 4, Gaijin Weapon: Sling 3, Horsemanship 4, Hunting 4, Iaijutsu 5, Instruction (Iaijutsu, Kenjutsu, Kyujutsu) 3, Jiujutsu (Grappling) 4, Kenjutsu (Katana) 5, Kyujutsu 4, Lore: History 2, Meditation 3, Spellcraft (Fire) 2, Tea Ceremony 2, Theology (Shintao) 1 Honor: 3.8 Glory: 4.5 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Combat Reflexes, Quick, Strength of the Earth (2pt) Disadvantages: Benten's Curse, Contrary (Self Reliant), Forgotten*, Idealistic, Missing Eye, Social Disadvantage (Ronin), Sworn Enemy (Kakita Toshimoko) * Forgotten is a 1st ed disadvantage. A character with the Forgotten disadvantage cannot cast any spells, perform any rituals, use any nemurani, or call upon any magical or mystical abilities (including Kiho). Only the Elemental Masters of the Phoenix know the ritual to give someone this disadvantage, and they must work in unison to use it. The disadvantage is worth 4 points but cannot ever be bought off with xp. Depending on your interpretation of the Forgotten Disadvantage, Dairya may have actually lost his ranks of Tensai, in which case he is elligible to learn Bushi School Ranks. If you prefer this interpretation, his School & Rank line should read: Ronin Duelist 4/Wolf Legion

(Akodo) Ginawa (Akodo) Ginawa (Akodo) Ginawa (Akodo) Ginawa

Earth: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 2

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- Agility: 3 Air: 3 Void: 3 School/Rank: Akodo Bushi 2/Toturi's Legion Skills: Battle (Mass Combat) 2, Defense 3, Horsemanship 3, Hunting 3, Investigation 3, Jiujutsu 4, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujutsu 3, Lore: Bushido 2, Lore: History 2, Stealth 3, Storytelling (Bragging) 2, War Fan 2 Honor: 1.1 Glory: 2.3 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Great Destiny, Higher Purpose (Avenge Lord), Quick Healer Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Dishonored), Compulsion (Alcoholic - TN 20), Insensitive, Social Disadvantage (Ronin)

(Shinjo) Hasame (Shinjo) Hasame (Shinjo) Hasame (Shinjo) Hasame

Earth: 2 - Stamina: 3 Water: 3 Fire: 3 - Intelligence: 4 Air: 3 - Awareness: 4 Void: 2 School/Rank: Shinjo Bushi 1/Ronin Yojimbo 1/Wolf's Legion Skills: Defense 3, Etiquette (Sincerity) 2, Horsemanship 3, Hunting 3, Iaijutsu 2, Investigation (Research) 3, Kenjutsu 4, Kyujtusu (Mounted Archery, Yarijutsu) 3, Lore: Burning Sands 3, Lore: History 4, Lore: Kolat 3, Lore: Unicorn Clan 5, Shadowlands Lore 3, Spears (Naginata) 3, Storytelling (Oratory, Rhetoric) 3 Honor: 2.4 Glory: 1.6 Status: N/A (Ronin) Advantages: Heart of Vengeance (Unicorn), Higher Purpose (Purge Kolat) Disadvantages: Social Disadvantage (Ronin)

Way of the ShadowlandsWay of the ShadowlandsWay of the ShadowlandsWay of the Shadowlands

TsukuroTsukuroTsukuroTsukuro

School / ranks : Doji magistrate 2 / Daigotsu's legion 5 / Daigotsu's Elite guard 1 (NB : Tsukuro is a former Doji Magistrate 2 / Daidoji Yojimbo 5 / Daidoji Harrier 1 but he lost most of the katas and techniques he knew since he become an undead. He still remember a lot of it, hence his know the school skills. Daigotsu's schools are not yet created, but his own special techniques are really close to those, hence why I give them to him). Honor : 0,1 Infamy : 8,0 Status : - 8,5 Earth : 4 (willpower 5)

Air : 3 (awareness 4) Water : 4 (perception 6) Fire : 5 Void : 2 Advantages : clear thinker, quick, tactician, heart of vengeance (crane clan) Disadvantages : cruel, forsaken, sworn enemy : Yasuki Hachi, overconfident. Shadowland taint : 7,2 (Lost. He is a living undead). Shadowlands powers : thy master's will, drawing out the darkness, feeding on flesh, unearthly regeneration, terrible armor, chosen of Fu-leng, unholy vision, blackened claws, blessing of the Dark one, greater blessing of the Dark one, child of darkness. Skills : battle (Specific enemy : Crane clan) 8, Shadowland lore (undead) 7, stealth (ambush) 8, lore : law 5, investigation (search, interrogation) 6, etiquette 2, lore : heraldry 3, iaijutsu 3, kenjutsu (katana) 8, kyujutsu 4, anatomy (torture) 9, deceit (intimidation) 4, hunting 3, jiujutsu 1, horsemanship 2, know the school : Daidoji Yojimbo school 7, know the school : Kakita bushi school 5, know the school : Asahina shugenja school 3, know the school : Daidoji harrier school 6, heavy weapons 1, spears 3, war fans 4 Katas : blood of innocents, Fu Leng's fury, strike as fire, strike as water.

Muhomono, free ogreMuhomono, free ogreMuhomono, free ogreMuhomono, free ogre

School / rank : Ogre bushi 3 Honor, glory and status not really a concern to him. Earth : 4 (stamina 6) Air : 3 (awareness 4) Water : 4 (strength 7) Fire : 4 Advantages : langage Rokuganni. Disadvantages : hunted by magistrates for 100 koku. Shadowland taint : 6,0 (natural, Ogre) Shadowland powers : hands of stone, blood sense, strength of the earth (8 pts) (Way of the Shadowlands allowed characters to take advantages as Shadowland powers as long as it was plausible. Advantages costing 1-3 CP are minor, 4-6 major, 7 + Greater. Blood sense works like Jade sense but for blood outside of a body, like bleeding wounds and puddles. Blood sense is a minor power, hands of stone a major one since Muhomono is a bushi and Strength of the earth a greater power.). Skills : battle (ambush) 2, athletics 7, hunting 3, Shadowlands lore 2, defense 2, stealth 2, jiujutsu 5, kenjutsu (No-daichi) 6, heavy weapons (Ogre

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club) 6, anatomy (torture) 4, lore : Mitaka (free Ogres) 5 Special : carapace 9, fear 2, see Ogres page 144 of Creatures of Rokugan for wounds level and such.

CCCChuda Tenkazu, heir to the Snakehuda Tenkazu, heir to the Snakehuda Tenkazu, heir to the Snakehuda Tenkazu, heir to the Snake

School / rank : Chuda shugenja 2 Honor : 0,3 Infamy : 2,0 Status : 1,0 Earth : 3 Air : 3 Water : 3 Fire : 2 ( intelligence 3) Void : 2 Advantages : inheritance (Jadoku the ancestral sword of the Snake), bland Disadvantages : sworn enemy (chuda Reikado), driven (study maho), dark secret (maho-tsukai) Shadowland taint : 2,2 (Symptoms : none, but first level of taint give him "brash") Shadowland powers : unholy beauty. Skills : Craft : mizuguri ( = alchemy) 2, artisan : Netsuke carving 4, storytelling 2, calligraphy (Snake clan cypher) 2, commerce 4, spellcraft (Maho) 4, stealth 3, investigation 4, kenjutsu 2, meditation 2, etiquette (sincerity) 4, anatomy (torture) 3, underworld 3, knives 2, Shadowland lore 3, lore : Maho 4 Spells : sense, commune, summon, counterspell, extinguish, tremor, fire from within, fore of will, reduce, bleeding, blood rite, summon undead champion, chocking death, control undead, fear

DarDarDarDark daughter of Fuk daughter of Fuk daughter of Fuk daughter of Fu----lenglenglengleng

Honor : 0,0 Infamy : 9,0 Statut : - 9,0 Earth : 8 Air : 7 Water : 6 (strength 8 ) Fire : 6 Void : none Advantages : dangerous beauty, way of the land (Shadowlands) Disadvantages : compulsion (kills samourai), driven (create pain) Shadowland taint : 9,8 (natural) Shadowland powers : blackened claws, blessing of the dark one, child of darkness, master of shadows, uncanny speed, unholy beauty, unholy stamina, unholy vision, above the elements, father of lies, greater blessing of the Dark one, unearthly regeneration, outside the elements, protection of the dark. Skills : hunting (ambush) 6, Shadowlands lore 10,

stealth (sneaking) 5, lore : history 4, jiujutsu 5, kenjutsu 4, deceit (lying, seduction) 10, etiquette (sincerity) 5, heavy weapons 3, all skills not written here at 2 because of her age.

KyojinKyojinKyojinKyojin

School / rank : Kakita bushi 5 / Doji Elite guard 1 / ronin duellist 2 Honor 0,0 Infamy : - 7,0 Statut : NA Earth : 7 Air : 4 (réflexes 6) Water : 5 (strength 7) Fire : 6 (agility 7) Void : NA Advantages : large, great potential : iaijutsu Disadvantages : Benten's curse, bad fortune (amnesiac, the skills with * are not useable by him voluntary), driven (duel samourais) Shadowland taint : 9,0 (Lost, symptoms : amnesia, looks like a draconic centaur) Shadowland powers : blackened claws, child of darkness, uncanny speed, unholy stamina, unholy vision, terrible armor, unholy strength, beast of Fu-leng and protection of the dark. Skills : battle 3, athlétics (running) 6, hunting 5, lore : Maho 4, Shadowland lore 6, defense 3, stealth 4, iaijutsu 7, deceit (intimidation) 8, jiujutsu 5, kenjutsu (katana) 5, etiquette 4*, courtier 4*, kyujutsu 3*, know the school : Kakita bushi 6, know the school : ronin duellist 5, lore : Gozoku 3* Katas : Kakita's first stance, one leg stance, one strike blade, one truth, watchful Falcon, strike as earth, strike as wind, strike as fire, strike as water.

Moto SadaMoto SadaMoto SadaMoto Sada

School / rank : Moto Black guard 5 Honor : 0,6 Infamy : 5,0 Statut : NA Earth : 5 Air : 4 (reflexes 6) Water : 4 Fire : 3 (agility 5) Void : 0 Advantages : social position (lieutenant of Moto Tsume) Disadvantages : bad reputation (lieutenant of Moto Tsume), driven (corrupt the Unicorn clan), obligation (Moto Tsume), bad fortune (Onikage smell that makes horses flee) Shadowland taint : 7,1 (Lost, looks like a rotting zombie) Shadowland powers : uncanny speed, chosen of Fu-leng, thy master's will Skills : battle (specific enemy : unicorn clan) 3, athletics 3, hunting 5, Shadowland lore

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(Shadowland geography) 8, defense 4, investigation 4, horsemanship 7, lore : heraldry 3, deceit (intimidation) 5, kenjutsu (katana) 5, theology 1, kyujutsu (horse archery, yomanri) 6, spears 4, know the school : Moto ki-rin bushi school 6, know the school : Moto unredeemed bushi school [pre-hidden Emperor] 6 Special : looks at the rules for undead in creatures of Rokugan.

Shikageko, bog hagShikageko, bog hagShikageko, bog hagShikageko, bog hag

School / rank : temple of Kaimetsu-uo 3 Honor : 0,4 Glory and status of a monk when wearing Murai's skin, infamy 1,0 otherwise. Earth : 3 Air : 3 (reflexes 4) Water : 4 Fire : 3 Void : 0 Advantages : know the land (Shadowlands), know the land (Scorpion lands), heart of vengeance (Brotherhood of Shinsei), bland (when using Murai's skin), balance and clear thinker. Disadvantages : insensitive, Benten's curse (when not using Murai's skink), haunted (Murai, 4 pts). Shadowland taint : 5,0 (innate) Shadowlands powers : blackened claws, fists of stone. Special : she is a bog hag, see page 87 of Creatures of Rokugan. The disease is 3 in 10 chance instead of 2. Skills : Shadowland lore 6, stealth 6, jiujutsu 4, meditation 2, theology 1, deceit (lying) 5, defense 1, etiquette (sincerity) 1, craft : pottery 1 [Murai skills are defense 4, etiquette (sincerity) 3, craft : pottery 5, theology 6, meditation 3, jiujutsu 5]. Kihos : water fist, slap the wave, flame fist and dance of flames.

Yogo Junzo, Yogo Junzo, Yogo Junzo, Yogo Junzo, leader of the Shadowland hordeleader of the Shadowland hordeleader of the Shadowland hordeleader of the Shadowland horde

School/Ranks: Yogo Shugenja 5 / cult of the blood red moon 1 / Maho Tsukai 2 (Yogo Junzo moved from Yogo shugenja 5 / Yogo ward master 1 / Yogo Duellist 1 from this as one of his symptoms is loss of memory about elemental magic and lacks of interest for it). Honor : 0,0 Infamy : 9,1 Statut : -9,5 Earth: 5 Water: 4 Fire: 3 (intelligence 5) Air: 7 Void: 0 Advantages: Crafty, Great Destiny (leader of the Shadowland horde), Strength of the Earth (8 pts),

forbidden knowledge (Lore : Black scroll, 7 pts) Disadvantages: Bad Fortune (Yogo Curse), Bad Reputation (Temperamental), Insensitive, Jealousy (Elemental Masters), Phobia (Women), Benten's curse, driven (open the Black scrolls). Taint: 6,4 (fourth rank of taint. He is not yet an undead, but he looks like one with glowing eyes and rotting flesh. He has memory loss of elemental magic techniques.). Shadowland powers : unholy vision, unholy stamina, child of darkness, blessing of the dark one, father of lies, unearthly regeneration, Fu-leng's terror (can create a fear rank equal to his taint rank for 1 Shadowland point), thy master's will, feeding on flesh. Skills: Calligraphy (Early Isawa) 7, Games: Sadane 7, Lore: History (Dawn of the Empire) 5, Meditation 4, Shadowlands Lore (Black Scrolls) 6, Spellcraft (Maho) 8, Theology (Shintao) 8, Lore : Black scrolls 6, hunting 3, stealth (spellcasting) 5, investigation 5, kenjutsu 2 Spells : as leader of the Shadowland horde and former Yogo family daimyo, he has a list of spells covering nearly every spells he would like to cast, mostly air and maho spells, as every symbols and wards spells existing. Kiho: Flee the Darkness (Kharmic Air 6), Great Silence (Mystical Air 4)

Hida AmoroHida AmoroHida AmoroHida Amoro

School/Rank: Hida Berserker 3/ Damned Berserker 3 * (their is no way with his rings and his skills he can access to such techniques. Amoro can't progress in any rings outside earth, and he is nearly at 10 in all his skills. He so do have the techniques despite not having the insight rank. I'm sad of it, but it couldn't be done otherwise). Honor: 0.0 Infamy: 7.0 Status: 1.0 Earth: 6 Water: 1 (Strength: 5) Fire: 2 (Agility: 3) Air: 1 (Reflexes: 3) Void: 1 Advantages: Large, Strength of the Earth (8pt), Death Trance Disadvantages: Bad Reputation (Insane), Brash, Compulsion (fighting), Driven (Release Anger), Insensitive Shadowland taint : 5,0 (undead) Shadowlands powers : blessing of the dark one, unholy stamina, chosen of Fu-leng, unholy strength, outside the elements. Skills: Athletics 8, Deceit (Intimidation) 5, Defense 8, Heavy Weapons (Tetsubo) 8, Hunting (Shadowlands) 8, Jiujutsu (Sumai) 8, Kenjutsu 8,

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battle 3, Shadowlands lore 6, medecine (herbalism) 1, meditation 1, lore : Undead 10 Kata: Striking as Earth (3E pg 193), Nothing Can Save You (4W pg 149) Special : the power of the maho used by Kuni Yori allows Amoro to ressurect the bodies of those he killed into undeads in his commands. That only for those he killed himself, he cannot control undeads created by another means.

Way of ShinseiWay of ShinseiWay of ShinseiWay of Shinsei

Takao, acolyte of FireTakao, acolyte of FireTakao, acolyte of FireTakao, acolyte of Fire

School / rank : Isawa shugenja (fire) 3 / order of the seven thunders 3 Glory and Status of a monk. Honor : 3,2 Fire : 6 Air : 3 Earth : 4 Water : 4 (perception 5) Void : 4 Advantages : Ally (Asako Ochiyo, devotion : 4, influence : 4), precise memory, great destiny (master of five), blessing of the elements (fire) Disadvantages : ascetic, forced retirement (2 pts) Skills : storytelling (oratory) 4, divination (astrology) 4, calligraphie (Phoenix clan cypher) 6, jiujutsu (atemi) 6, investigation 4, kenjutsu 2, meditation (fasting) 6, theology (Shintao) 7, etiquette (sincerity) 4, spellcraft (element : fire) 3, athletics 1, lore : history 1 Spells : sense, commune, counterspell, summon, yari of air, by the light of lady moon, quescience of air, extinguish, the fires that cleanse, the fires of purity, the fury of osano-wo, katana of fire, aura of flames, the fires from within, speed of flame, touch of the fire kami. Kihos : as the acolyte of Fire, Takao has all the fire kihos that he can have access too. He has also Air fist, Stain upon the soul, cleansing spirit, earth fist, rest my brother, way of the earth, self no self, Void fist, chi protection, freezing the lifeblood, slap the wave and water fist.

Suana, acolyte of waterSuana, acolyte of waterSuana, acolyte of waterSuana, acolyte of water

School / rank : Yoritomo bushi 1 / Osano-wo monk 5 / Thunder Sohei 1/ Master keeper 1 Honor : 2,5 Glory and status of a monk. Fire : 3 (intelligence : 4) Air : 4 (awareness : 5)

Earth : 3 (willpower : 5) Water : 6 (perception : 7) Void : 5 Advantages : clear thinker, leadership, ally (Toturi, devotion 2, influence : 4), blood of Osano-wo (see my homebrew version), tactician, friend of the elements (water) Disadvantages : ascetic, soft-hearted, sworn enemy (Yoritomo), fascination (Sun Tao) Skills : battle (battle lore, skirmish, mass combat) 10, jiujustu (atemi) 5, meditation 6, theology (Shintao) 6, heavy weapons 1, athletics 4, commerce 1, craft : sailing 1, kenjutsu 1, peasant weapons (kama) 1, artisan: gardening 4, staffs (bo) 4, defense 5, lore : history 5, medecine 5, games : go 9, instruction (games : go, lore : history, battle) 7, calligraphy 3, lore : Brotherhood of Shinsei 5 Kihos : all water kihos as the acolyte of water, fortune's breath, soul of the four winds, way of the willow, rest, my brother, cleansing spirit, harmony of the body, ancestral guidance, self, no self. His thunder sohei special kiho is spirit of water.

EisaiEisaiEisaiEisai

School / rank : shrine of the seven thunders (Void) 1 Honor : 2,5 Glory and status of a monk. Fire : 2 Air : 2 Earth : 2 (willpower 3) Water : 2 Void : 4 Advantages : inner gift (precognition flashes), great destint (birth of Togashi Satsu), blessing of the elements (Void) and friends of the elements (Void) * * the blessing of the elements (void) advantage is normally not available for monks and the friends of the elements (void) doesn't normally exist, but it's a way to translate Eisai really special ability related to void Disadvantages : acestic, asocial (4 points), unlucky (3 points), small. Skills : defense 1, jiujutsu 2, lore : astronomy 1, meditation (fasting, zanji) 5, theology 1, staffs (bo) 2, atletics (climbing) 2 Kihos : ancestral guidance, one with all, overwhelm the spirit, self, no self, touch the Void Dragon, unattunement and void fist.

IkudaiuIkudaiuIkudaiuIkudaiu

School / rank : Kitsuki courtier 2 / monk of the four temples 2 Honor : 2,2 Status and glory of a monk.

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Fire : 3 (intelligence 5) Air : 4 (awareness 5) Earth : 3 Water : 3 (perception 4) Void : 4 Advantages : Ally (Mirumoto Akuai, influence 1 / devotion 1), ally (many members of the Dragon clan, influence 1 to 2, devotion 1 to 2). Disadvantages : ascetic, obligation (4 points : kolat), dark secret (Kolat). Skills : courtier (gossip) 5, etiquette (bureaucracy) 4, investigation (notice) 1, meditation (fasting) 4, theology (Shintao) 5 , lore : history 3, jiujutsu 1, calligraphy (Kolat cypher, Dragon clan cypher) 4, tea ceremony 4 Kihos : flee the darkness, fortune's breath, the great silence, soul of the four winds, steal the Air Dragon, way of the willow and wind's truth.

TetsuTetsuTetsuTetsuya, shinpu of the four templesya, shinpu of the four templesya, shinpu of the four templesya, shinpu of the four temples

School / rank : Kaiu Engineer school (path of stone) 3 / monk of the four temples 5 Honor : 3,8 Glory and status of a monk. Fire : 5 Air : 4 (reflexes 5) Earth 5 (willpower 6) Water 4 (perception 5) Void : 6 Advantages : clear thinker, way of the land (Imperial lands), hands of stone, ally (brotherhood of Shinsei), balance Disadvantages : ascetic, soft-hearted. Skills : battle (battle lore) 3, craft : armorsmithing 5, craft : weaponsmithing 5, engineering (siege, architectural lore, construction, Crab style) 8, kenjutsu 3, lore : history 5, traps 3, athletics 5, calligraphy (high Rokuganni, Crab clan cypher) 6, tea ceremony 6, Shadowlands lore 4, jiujutsu 6, courtier 3, defense 5, etiquette 4, medecine (wound treatment, antidotes) 4, meditation (Zanji, void recovery) 7, theology (Shintao) 8, staffs (bo) 6, artisan : origami 3, instruction (engineering, monk of the four temples school, theology, meditation) 7, lore : ancestor 2, lore : astronomy 3, lore : ghosts 2, lore : heraldry 3, lore : superstitions 5, many others lores 2-5 Kihos : as the leader of the Brotherhood of Shinsei, Tetsuya have all the kihos he can learn.

Koichi, acolyte of VoidKoichi, acolyte of VoidKoichi, acolyte of VoidKoichi, acolyte of Void

School/ rank : Isawa Tensai (Void) 3 / Shrine of the Seven thunders (Void) 1 Honor : 2,8 Glory and status of a monk. Fire : 2 Air : 2 (awareness 3)

Earth : 3 (willpower 4) Water : 2 Void : 5 Advantages : Ishiken-do, bland, blessing fo the elements (Void) Disadvantages : ascetic, black sheep Skills : calligraphy 3, lore : Uikku's prophecies 5, investigation 4, lore : history 5, meditation (zanji) 5, theology (Shintao) 4, tea ceremony 1, athletics 1, jiujutsu 1, divination (omen) 5, spellcraft (elemental knowledge : Void) 5 Spells and kihos : as the acolyte of Void, he can learn all the Void kihos and spells he can cast. He has all the general spells.

Togashi Jodome, acolyte of airTogashi Jodome, acolyte of airTogashi Jodome, acolyte of airTogashi Jodome, acolyte of air

School / rank : Monk of the three orders 2 / Order of Osano-wo 1 Honor : 2,9 Glory : 3,0 Status : 4,0 (acolyte of air) Fire : 3 (agility 4) Air : 4 Earth : 2 Water : 2 Void : 4 Advantages : social position (acolyte of Air), Daikoku's blessing, magic resistance (6 points) Disadvantages : ascetic, soft-hearted, lost love (family). Skills : calligraphy 2, jiujutsu 3, méditation (void recovery) 4, investigation (notice) 3, theology (Shintao) 5, artisan : tatooing 1, battle 1, craft : tailoring 3, athletics 1, defense 1, commerce 1 Tatooes : bat, full moon and Phoenix (see homebrew, or use Sun). Kihos : Jodome knows all the air Kihos he can learn.

Hitoshi, acolyte of earthHitoshi, acolyte of earthHitoshi, acolyte of earthHitoshi, acolyte of earth

School/ rank : Hida Bushi 1 / Temples of the Thousand fortunes 2 Honor : 2,7 Glory and status of a monk. Fire : 2 (intelligence 3) Air : 2 Earth : 4 Water : 2 Void : 2 Advantages : strength of the earth (4 pts), hands of stone. Disadvantages : ascetic, forced-retirement (2 pts). Skills : calligraphy 3, lore : Shadowlands 4, lore : history 3, meditation 4, theology (Shintao) 5, battle (enemy : Shadowlands) 3, defense 3, heavy weapons 3, jiujutsu 5, kenjutsu 3, kyujutsu 3, lore :

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order of Strength 1, athletics 1 Kihos : Hitoshi knows all the earth kihos he can learn.

HanoshiHanoshiHanoshiHanoshi

School / rank : Kitsuki investigator 1 / Ide diplomat 1 / monk of the four temples 2 Honor : 4,3 Glory and status of a monk. Fire : 2 (intelligence 3) Air : 2 (reflexes 3) Earth : 2 Water : 2 (perception 3) Void : 3 Advantages : clear thinker, multiple schools, way of the land (Unicorn lands), Fukurokujin's blessing. Disadvantages : permanent wound, soft-hearted, contrary. Skills : calligraphy (Unicorn clan cypher) 4, lore : Ki-rin clan travels 5, courtier (manipulation) 3, investigation (notice) 6, horsemanship 3, lore : heraldry 4, lore : history 5, explosives 2, meditation 4, theology (Shintao) 6, etiquette (sincerity, conversation) 4, lore : law 5, medecine 4, kenjutsu 1, commerce 3, storytelling 5, jiujutsu 4 Kihos : the great silence, soul of the four winds, way of the willow, wind's truth, cleansing spirit, heart of stone, ancestral guidance, one with all, self no self, ebb and flow, speak to the soul.

Hsi TsuHsi TsuHsi TsuHsi Tsu

School / rank : Yoritomo courtier 1 / Order of four temples 1 Honor : 2,5 Glory and status of a monk. Fire : 2 (intelligence 3) Air : 2 Water : 3 Earth : 2 Void : 3 Advantages : kharmic tie (Hsi Tsu 5 pts), ancestor (Hsi Tsu, priest / compassion), absolute direction. Disadvantages : ascetic, driven (protect the Empire of Uikku's dooms) and haunted (Hsi Tsu) Skills : calligraphy (Mantis clan cypher) 3, lore : Yorei and Gakis 4, courtier (political manoeuvring) 3, investigation 3, meditation 4, theology (Shintao) 4, etiquette (sincerity) 3, jiujutsu 2, commerce 3, deceit (intimidation) 3, defense 3, underworld 2, kenjutsu 2 Kihos : fortune's breath, ancestral guidance, self no self, speak to the soul.

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Kyuden Kyuden Kyuden Kyuden SSSSeppuneppuneppuneppun

Hantei XXXVIIIHantei XXXVIIIHantei XXXVIIIHantei XXXVIII

School / rank : Kakita duellist 5 / Imperial Master of the courts 3 Honor : 3,5 Glory : 8,0 Statut : 10,0 Fire : 3 (intelligence 5) Air : 3 (awareness 7) Earth : 2 Water : 1 (perception 4) Void : 3 Advantages : ally (Kakita Toshimoko devotion : 2 / influence 4), ally (Miya Yoto devotion 4 / influence 4), ally (Bayushi Shoju (devotion 4 / influence 4), inheritance (ancestral sword of the Hantei). Disadvantages : weak (strength), low pain threshold, dependant (Hantei Sotorii). Skills : storytelling (oratory, poetry) 6, calligraphy (high rokuganni, Imperial cypher) 4, tea ceremony 6, lore : bushido 5, Shadowlands lore 4, lore : shugenja 5, courtier (political manoeuvring, manipulation) 10, lore : law 6, horsemanship 3, etiquette (sincerity) 7, animal handling (falcons) 6, lore : history 6, iaijutsu 6, kenjutsu (katana) 6, meditation 3, theology (Shintao) 5, heavy weapons 3, kyujutsu 6, games : go 6, games : sadane 6, investigation 3, lore : tropical fishes 5, defense 5, deceit 3, diplomacy 3.

Hantei SotoriiHantei SotoriiHantei SotoriiHantei Sotorii

School / rank : Kakita duellist 1 Honor : 3,5 Glory : 4,0 Statut : 9,7 Fire : 2 Air : 1 (awareness 2) Earth : 1 Water : 1 (perception 2) Void : 2 Advantages : ally (Kakita Toshimoko devotion 1 / influence 4), social position (Imperial heir) Disadvantages : gullible, dark secret (voices in his head), dark fate (became the vessel of Fu-leng), Hohei (see homebrew, in short he doesn't know yet the Kakita technique because he hasn't yet reached his gempukku and needed requirements). Skills : storytelling 3, tea ceremony 4, hunting 2, Shadowlands lore 2, lore : shugenja 2, lore : law 2, horsemanship 4, etiquette 4, animal handling (falcons) 3, lore : history 2, iaijutsu 2, kenjutsu (katana) 2, meditation 2, theology (shintao) 3; kyujutsu 2, courtier 1.

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Miya YotoMiya YotoMiya YotoMiya Yoto

School / rank : Miya Herald 5/ Emperor's blessing 1 / Doji Courtier 2 Honor : 4,6 Glory : 8,7 Statut : 9,5 Fire : 2 (intelligence 5) Air : 5 (awareness 6) Earth : 2 Water : 2 (perception 3) Void : 4 Advantages : ally (Koan devotion 4 / influence 1), ally (Miya Yumi devotion 4, influence 2), social position (voice of the Emperor), voice, Benten's blessing, sage, irreproachable (2 pp), multiple schools. Disadvantages : old (see homebrew), gullible, idealistic. Skills : storytelling (oratory, poetry) 5, calligraphy (high rokuganni) 5, tea ceremony 4, commerce 3, lore : Hantei line 3, lore : Otosan Uchi 4, courtier (manipulation) 5, lore : law 5, etiquette (conversation, sincerity) 7, meditation 2, artisan : painting 6, theology (Shintao) 5, athletics (running) 3, defense 7, horsemanship 5, lore : heraldry (Lion clan, Crab clan, Unicorn clan, Phoenix clan, Crane clan, Dragon clan, Scorpion clan) 10, craft : masonry 6, instruction (etiquette, courtier, lore : heraldry, Miya Herald school) 7, investigation 5

Otomo BanOtomo BanOtomo BanOtomo Banuuuu

School / rank : Otomo courtier 2 Honor : 1,9 Glory : 5,0 Statut : 6,7 Fire : 2 (intelligence 3) Air : 2 Earth : 1 (willpower 2) Water : 1 (perception 4) Void : 2 Advantages : blackmail (many bureaucrats of many clans), clear thinker, social position (cousin of Hantei Sotorii) Disadvantages : weak (strength), weak (stamina), cruel, insensitive, bad reputation (hypocrit), small. Skills : storytelling (bragging) 3, calligraphy (high rokuganni) 3, tea ceremony 2, lore : bushido 2, lore : Otosan Uchi 2, courtier (manipulation) 5, lore : law 5, etiquette (sincerity, bureaucracy) 5, Kenjutsu 2, deceit (intimidation, lying) 6, theology 3, investigation 4

Otomo SoraiOtomo SoraiOtomo SoraiOtomo Sorai

School / rank : Otomo courtier 5 / Otomo infiltrator 1 / Otomo Orator 1 / Imperial master of the courts 1 Honor : 2,0 Glory : 8,6 Statut : 9,3 Fire : 2 (intelligence 4) Air : 1 (awareness 7) Earth : 1 (willpower 2)

Water : 2 (perception 5) Void : 4 Advantages : Benten's blessing, ally (numerous in all the households of the Empire). Disadvantages : weak (reflexes), weak (stamina), insensitive, driven (create strife between the clans). Skills : calligraphy (Crane clan cypher, Imperial cypher, High Rokuganni) 5, tea ceremony 5, lore : Lion clan 5, lore : Crane clan 6, lore : Scorpion clan 6, lore : Dragon clan 3, lore : Unicorn clan 3, lore : Phoenix clan 5, lore : Crab clan 3, lore: Otosan Uchi 3, courtier (manipulation, bureaucracy, political manoeuvring) 10, performance : dance 5, lore : law 4, etiquette (sincerity) 7, kenjutsu 2, performance : music 5, deceit (lying, intimidation) 5, storytelling (poetry, oratory) 5, theology (shintao) 3, diplomacy 5, games : sadane 5, games : go 5, games : shogi 5, instruction (courtier, etiquette, Otomo courtier school, Otomo oratory school) 7, investigation 3, lore : heraldry 5, lore : Imperial court 5, forgery (calligraphy) 3

Seppun BakaSeppun BakaSeppun BakaSeppun Baka

School / rank : Doji courtier 5 Honor : 1,5 Glory : 5,0 Statut : 2,0 Fire : 2 (intelligence 5) Air : 3 (awareness 4) Earth : 1 Water : 2 (perception 3) Void : 4 Advantages : lucky, clear thinker, ally (Hantei XXXVIII devotion 4 / influence 4), sage. Disadvantages : weak (willpower), weak (stamina), sworn ennemies (many), bad reputation (sycophant). Skills : theology (Shinsei) 8, courtier (manipulation) 4, performance : danse 3, lore : law 5, etiquette (sincerity, conversation) 5, lore : heraldic 5, lore : history 7, meditation 2, lore: Uikku's prophecies 5, artisan : origami 5, calligraphy (high rokuganni) 3, storytelling (poetry) 5, tea ceremony 3, instruction (lore : Uikku's prophecies, theology) 5, deceit (intimidation) 3, lore : imperial court 3

Seppun DaioriSeppun DaioriSeppun DaioriSeppun Daiori

School / rank : Seppun guardsman 5 / Seppun duellist 1 / Student of the Ruby Dojo 2 Honor : 3,4 Glory : 8,4 Statut : 9,3 Fire : 4 (intelligence 5) Air : 5 (awareness 6) Earth : 4 Water : 3 (perception 4) Void : 4 Advantages : clear thinker, way of the land (Otosan Uchi), large, guest of the Dojo (Akodo bushi

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school), guest of the Dojo (Kakita duellist school). Disadvantages : permanent wound, dark secret (death of brother, not the father of Hotaika), compulsion (Opium), dependent (Seppun Hotaika), obligation (Akodo Kage, because he knows his dark secret). Skills : craft : armorsmithing 2, battle 4, storytelling (poetry) 4, lore : bushido 3, lore : Otosan Uchi 4, defence 7, etiquette (sincerity) 5, craft : weaponsmithing 2, lore : history 4, iaijutsu 7, jiujutsu 4, kenjutsu (katana) 8, deceit (intimidation) 5, artisan : painting 3, heavy weapons 3, theology 2, kyujutsu 5, investigation 5, lore : law 5, instruction (Seppun Guardsman school, Seppun duellist, kenjutsu, iaijutsu) 5, atheltics 3, know the school : Akodo bushi school 3. Katas : striking as earth, striking as fire, striking as water, striking as wind, striking as void, fury without end, gentle blade of winter, Matsu's vengeance, Tsuko's storm, In Hantei's honor, Chrysanthemum petals in rain, Kakita's first blade, one leg stance, one strike blade, one truth, watchfull falcon.

Seppun IshikawaSeppun IshikawaSeppun IshikawaSeppun Ishikawa

School / rank : Seppun guardsman 5 / Kakita duellist 2 Honor : 4,0 Glory : 7,3 Statut : 7,0 Fire : 4 (agility 5) Air : 4 (reflexes 5) Earth : 4 Water : 4 (perception 5) Void : 4 Advantages : balance, strenght of the earth (1 pp), guest of the Dojo (Kakita duellist school), great destiny (join the Crane clan ?), leadership, combat reflexes, ally (Hantei XXXVIII devotion 2 / influence 4), ally (Suzume Mukashino devotion 4 / influence 2), social position (captain of the imperial guard), ally (Doji Satsume devotion 2 / influence 4), multiple schools (Seppun Gardsman) Disadvantages : soft-hearted. Skills : craft : armorsmithing 3, battle 5, defense 8, etiquette 4, iaijutsu 7, deceit (intimidation) 5, jiujutsu 4, kenjutsu (katana) 6, heavy weapons 3, kyujutsu 4, courtier 2, investigation (search, notice) 5, athletics 5, navigation (Otosan Uchi) 3 Katas : striking as earth, striking as fire, striking as water, striking as wind, striking as void, Kakita's first stance, watchfull flacon, one leg stance, one strike blade, one truth, In Hantei’s Honor and Chrysanthemum Petals in Rain.

SeSeSeSeppun Kossorippun Kossorippun Kossorippun Kossori

School / rank : Doji courtier 4 Honor : 2,7 Glory : 4,1 Statut : 2,0 Fire : 2 (agility 3)

Air : 4 (awareness 5) Earth : 2 (willpower 3) Water : 2 Void : 2 Advantages : wealthy (10 pp), Benten's blessing, different school (Doji courtier), social position (diplomat), blackmail (small blackmails about romance with her with many small samourais). Disadvantages : compulsion (sake), frail mind, spoiled, obligation (Bayushi Akeu), bad reputation (seductress), lechery (2 pp) Skills : artisan : origami 5, storytelling (oratory, poetry) 5, tea ceremony 2, courtier (gossip, manipulation) 5, performance : dance 5, etiquette (sincerity, conversation) 5, lore : heraldry 2, lore : history 2, deceit (seduction) 7, calligraphy (imperial cypher) 3, lore : tropical fishes 5, games : sadane 5, performance : song 5 Katas : watchfull falcon.

Doji (former Seppun) MasekeriDoji (former Seppun) MasekeriDoji (former Seppun) MasekeriDoji (former Seppun) Masekeri

School / rank : Doji courtier 3 Honor : 3,2 Glory : 3,7 Statut : 4,7 Fire : 3 (intelligence 4) Air : 3 (awareness 4) Earth : 2 Water : 2 (perception 4) Void : 4 Advantages : different school (Doji courtier), social position (Karo), kharmic tie (4 pp, Doji Shogo), wealthy (4 pp), Benten's blessing, kharmic tie (3 pp, her mother Seppun Toseriko) Disadvantages : true love (Doji Shogo). Skills : artisan : gardening 3, artisan : origami 3, storytelling (poetry) 4, calligraphy (Imperial cypher) 2, tea ceremony 4, lore : Hantei line 5, courtier (manipulation) 4, performance : dance 2, etiquette (conversation, sincerity) 6, lore: heraldry 3, lore : history 4, artisan : painting 2 Katas : watchfull falcon.

Doji ShogoDoji ShogoDoji ShogoDoji Shogo

School / rank : Kakita duellist 4 Honor : 3,9 Glory : 4,1 Statut : 4,7 Fire : 4 Air : 3 (reflexes 4) Earth : 2 Water : 2 Void : 3 Advantages : imperial spouse (Seppun Masekeri), wealthy (4 pp), social positon (karo), Benten's blessing, sacred weapon (Kakita blade) Disadvantages : true love (Seppun Masekeri), obligation (4 pp, Bayushi Akeu), dark secret

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(believe he attempted to seduce Akeu's sister) Skills : calligraphy 3, tea ceremony 4, hunting 3, lore : Crane clan 3, lore : Otosan Uchi 3, courtier 3, horsemanship 3, etiquette (sincerity) 5, lore : heraldry 2, lore : history 4, iaijutsu 5, kenjutsu (katana) 2, meditation 2, performance : music 2, artisan : painting 3, storytelling (poetry) 4, theology (shintao) 5, kyujutsu 2 Katas : striking as fire, striking as wind, Kakita's first stance, watchfull flacon, one leg stance.

Bayushi AkeuBayushi AkeuBayushi AkeuBayushi Akeu

School / rank : Bayushi Courtier 2 / Bayushi Defiler 1 Honor : 1,9 Glory : 3,2 Statut : 2,0 Fire : 2 (intelligence 3) Air : 4 Earth : 2 Water : 2 (perception 3) Void : 3 Advantages : blackmail (Doji Shogo), clear thinker, crafty, voice. Disadvantages : insensitive, meddler, small. Skills : forgery (calligraphy) 5, courtier (political manoeuvring, manipulation) 5, lore : law 3, investigation (interrogation) 4, etiquette (sincerity) 5, poison 4, deceit (lies, seduction) 5, theology (shintao) 2, calligraphy (Scorpion clan cipher) 3, acting (disguise) 5, games : sadane 5, locksmith 3, underworld 5

Suzume MukashSuzume MukashSuzume MukashSuzume Mukashinoinoinoino

School / rank : Suzume bushi 5 / Suzume Duellist 1 / Suzume Storyteller 1 Honor : 3,8 Glory : 9,0 Statut : 5,0 Fire : 2 (intelligence 5) Air : 1 (awareness 4) Earth : 2 (willpower 6) Water : 2 (perception 5) Void : 5 Advantages : way of the land (Crane clan lands), way of the land (Lion clan lands), way of the land (Sparrow clan lands), voice, sage, social position (retired daimyo). Disadvantages : elderly (see Homebrew), low pain threshold, bad reputation (boring storyteller), obligation (Seppun Baka), obligation (Shosuro Taberu), weak (reflexes) Skills : craft : farming 6, storytelling (oratory, poetry, rhetoric) 10, calligraphy (High Rokuganni) 3, lore : Bushido 5*, lore : superstitions 5*, lore : Hantei line 5*, lore : children tales 5*, lore : samourai 5, lore : shugenja 5, stealth (sneaking) 2, lore : history 6*, iaijutsu 3, kenjutsu 4, theology (Shintao) 6, artisan : origami 5, courtier (gossip) 3,

etiquette (conversation) 5, games : shogi 5, instruction (storytelling, Suzume bushi school, Suzume duellist school, Suzume storyteller school, lore : history) 7, tea ceremony 3, horsemanship 3, commerce 3 (the * are the skills he selected with his technique).

Kyuden KakitKyuden KakitKyuden KakitKyuden Kakitaaaa

Otomo ShishiOtomo ShishiOtomo ShishiOtomo Shishi

School / rank : Yasuki courtier 4 Honor : 1,0 Glory : 4,6 Statut : 1,0 Fire : 3 (intelligence 4) Air : 4 Earth : 3 (willpower 4) Water : 2 (perception 4) Void : 3 Advantages : crafty, different school (Yasuki courtier school) Disadvantages : obligation (Toturi), greedy. Skills : commerce (appraisal, merchant) 7, defence 3, etiquette (sincerity, bureaucracy) 5, craft : farming 3, forgery (calligraphy) 4, games : winds and fortunes 3, courtier (gossip, manipulation) 5, lore : heraldry 3, knives 2, deceit (lying) 5, stealth 2, calligraphy 3, underworld 4, navigation (land) 3

SeppSeppSeppSeppun Nakaoun Nakaoun Nakaoun Nakao

School / rank : Seppun Guarsdman 3 / gunso 1 Honor : 3,8 Glory : 4,5 Statut : 5,5 Fire : 2 (agility 4) Air : 2 (reflexes 4) Earth : 4 Water : 4 Void : 3 Advantages : social position (taisa), large, tactician, ally (Kakita Yoshi, devotion 2 / influence 4) Disadvantages : can’t lie, coward (2 pp), idealistic. Skills : kyujutsu 4, battle (siege) 6, lore : bushido 4, defence 4, etiquette 3, lore : heraldry 4, horsemanship 4, iaijutsu 4, kenjutsu (katana) 5, deceit (intimidation) 5, artisan : painting 3, war fan 3, spears 3, hunting 1, lore : history 1 Katas : strike as earth, strike as water, in Hantei’s name, chrysanthemum petals in rain.

Otomo YayuOtomo YayuOtomo YayuOtomo Yayu

School / rank : Isawa shugenja (air) 2 Honor : 2,3 Glory : 2,3 Statut : 1,0 Fire : 3 Air : 3 (reflexes 4) Earth : 2 (stamina 3) Water : 2 (perception 3) Void : 3

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Advantages : different school (Isawa shugenja), ally (Naka Kuro, influence 4, devotion 1) Disadvantages : black sheep, fascination (legends), bad health, meddler. Skills : storytelling (poetry) 5, staves 3, calligraphy 2, investigation 3, meditation 4, theology (shintao) 5, spellcraft (element : air) 3, lore : myths and legends 5. Spells : by the light of Lady moon, nature’s touch, quiescence of air, wind-borne slumbers, sense, summon, commune, counterspell, yari of air, call upon the wind, bo of water, castle of water, heart of nature, path to inner peace and elemental ward. Kihos : way of the willow

Seppun ToshikenSeppun ToshikenSeppun ToshikenSeppun Toshiken

School / rank : Kakita duellist 3 Honor : 3,5 Glory : 3,5 Statut : 1,0 Fire : 2 (agility 3) Air : 4 Earth : 2 (willpower 3) Water : 2 (perception 3) Void : 3 Advantages : great potential (iaijutsu), higher purpose (surpass Kakita Toshimoko), guest of the dojo (Seppun Guardsman school), different school (Kakita duellist school), wary. Disadvantages : dark secret (illegitimate), jealousy (Kakita Toshimoko), obligation (Kakita Ichiro). Skills : athletics 2, kyujutsu 3, courtier 3, defence 5, etiquette (sincerity) 3, iaijutsu 7, kenjutsu (katana) 5, tea ceremony 2, lore : law 3, investigation 3, horsemanship 3. Katas : striking as fire, striking as wind, Kakita's first stance, watchful flacon, one leg stance, in Hantei’s honor, Chrysanthemum petals in rain.

Miya SatoshiMiya SatoshiMiya SatoshiMiya Satoshi

School / rank : Miya herald 1 / Satoshi’s legacy 1 / Matsu berserker 3 Honor : 3,2 Glory : 5,7 Statut : 9,3 Fire : 4 Air : 3 (reflexes 4) Earth : 3 Water : 5 Void : 3 Advantages : social position (Imperial herald), combat reflexes, ally (Hantei XXXIX devotion 1 / influence 4). Disadvantages : brash, overconfident, insensitive Skills : kyujutsu 5, battle 4, calligraphy 2, courtier 2, defense 3, diplomacy 2, etiquette (conversation) 4,

lore : heraldry (Lion clan mons) 5, lore : history 3, horsemanship 3, hunting 4, iaijutsu 3, kenjutsu (katana) 5, deceit (intimidation) 5, jiujutsu 1, athletics (running) 3 Katas : fury without end, the soul’s roar, Tsuko’s storm

Miya KatsuMiya KatsuMiya KatsuMiya Katsu

School / rank : Miya herald 4 Honor : 2,6 Glory : 4,9 Statut : 4,0 Fire : 4 Air : 3 Earth : 3 (willpower 4) Water : 3 Void : 3 Advantages : social position (Imperial magistrate), clear thinker, irreproachable (3pp), kharmic tie (Usagi Ozaki), way of the land (phoenix lands), way of the land (Scorpion lands). Disadvantages : meddler, driven (to enforce justice) Skills : courtier 2, etiquette (conversation) 3, lore : heraldry (Phoenix clan mons) 5, horsemanship 3, athletics (running) 3, calligraphy (imperial cipher) 3, defense 4, deceit (intimidation) 4, investigation (search) 5, kenjutsu 5, lore : law 4

Otomo KisagarasuOtomo KisagarasuOtomo KisagarasuOtomo Kisagarasu

School / rank : Bayushi courtier 5 / Bayushi defiler 1 Honor : 2,6 Glory : 4,9 Statut : 5,0 Fire : 4 (intelligence 5) Air : 4 Earth : 3 (willpower 7) Water : 2 (perception 4) Void : 4 Advantages : social position (Imperial matchmaker), different school (Bayushi courtier), ally (Hantei XXXIX and before Hantei XXXVIII devotion 1, influence 4), precise memory, ally (Otomo family, devotion 4, influence 4), heartless. Disadvantages : elderly (see homebrew), bad reputation (shrew), lost love (Bayushi husband), meddler and bad sight. Skills : etiquette (conversation, sincerity) 6, courtier (manipulation, gossip) 10, deceit (intimidation, seduction) 7, investigation (notice, interrogation) 5, knives 2, lore : law 5, artisan : painting 5, poison (sleeping drugs) 4, games : sadane 5, calligraphy 1, lore : imperial court 5, lore : tropical fishes 5.

Miya YumiMiya YumiMiya YumiMiya Yumi

School / rank : Miya Herald 3 / Emperor’s blessing 1 Honor : 3,8 Glory : 3,6 Statut : 3,0

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Fire : 3 Air : 4 Earth : 2 (willpower 3) Water : 2 Void : 3 Advantages : social position (family herald), Benten’s blessing, fleet (3 pp), quick, voice, way of the land (Lion lands). Disadvantages : brash, soft-hearted, unlucky (3 pp). Skills : storytelling (oratory) 6, courtier 3, performance : dance 3, defense 3, diplomacy 3, etiquette (conversation) 2, lore : heraldry (Lion clan mons) 6, lore : history 5, horsemanship 3, lore : law 3, deceit (intimidation) 4, spears 3, athletics (running) 3, kenjutsu 1, craft : masonry 3.

Asako MasanaoAsako MasanaoAsako MasanaoAsako Masanao

School / rank : Isawa Tensai (air) 4 / Asako inquisitor 1 Honor : 4,2 Glory : 5,9 Statut : 4,5 Fire : 3 (intelligence 4) Air : 5 Earth : 3 Water : 2 (perception 3) Void : 4 Advantages : social position (inquisitor), inner gift (precognition), irreproachable (3 pp), blessings of the element (air) Disadvantages : driven (to punish the wicked), bad reputation (too driven to punish the wicked). Skills : calligraphy (Phoenix clan cipher, inquisitor cipher) 3, etiquette 2, lore : history 3, deceit (intimidation) 4, investigation (interrogation) 5, kenjutsu 3, spellcraft (Maho) 6, Shadowlands lore 5, medicine 3, meditation 4, divination (omens) 4, theology (shintao) 5, tea ceremony 1 Spells and kihos : all the available air spells he can learn, many air kihos and all the anti-Shadowlands spells he can learn.

Kyuden AsakKyuden AsakKyuden AsakKyuden Asakoooo

Agasha HisojoAgasha HisojoAgasha HisojoAgasha Hisojo

School / rank : Agasha shugenja 4 / Kitsuki courtier 1 Honor : 2,3 Glory : 4,6 Statut : 4,0 Fire : 3 (intelligence 5) Air : 3 (awareness 5) Earth : 2 (willpower 3) Water : 2 (perception 5) Void : 3 Advantages : social position (clan magistrate), ally (Shiba Ujimitsu, devotion 2 / influence 4), clear thinker, irreproachable (3 pp), read lips, servant

(eta), inheritance (Ocean tattoo), multiple school (Kitsuki courtier school). Disadvantages : fascination (mysteries), meddler, bad fortune (adopted). Skills : divination (astrology) 3, calligraphy (Dragon clan cipher) 3, courtier (gossip) 4, lore : history 3, lore: law 6, etiquette (bureaucracy) 4, defense 5, investigation (search, notice) 8, explosives (kagaku) 5, kenjutsu 4, meditation 4, craft : mizuguri 4, theology (shintao) 3, knives 2, spellcraft (maho) 3, instruction (agasha shugenja school) 5 Spells : banish, commune, counterspell, importune, sense, summon, by the light of lady moon, cloak of night, quiescence of air, way of deception, wind-borne slumbers, Benten’s touch, call upon the wind, echoes of a breeze, hidden visage, mists of illusion, secrets on the wind, whispering wind, forgotten murmurs, the eye shall not see, mask of wind, wisdom of the kami, know the mind, elemental ward, jade strike, extinguish, the fires the cleanse, aura of flames, hurried steps, speed of flame and path to inner peace. Kihos : the great silence, wind’s truth, self, no self, unattunement.

MozokoMozokoMozokoMozoko

School / rank : heimin Honor : 0,8 Glory : - Statut : 0,2 Fire : 2 (intelligence 5) Air : 4 Earth : 2 (willpower 4) Water : 2 (perception 4) Void : 4 Advantages : read lips, bland Disadvantages : social disadvantage (heimin), obligation (Otomo family). Skills : craft : tailloring 8, stealth (sneaking) 6, investigation (notice) 6, etiquette (discussion) 5, lore : heraldry 5, medecine 3, locksmith 4, instruction (craft : tailoring) 5

Miya YuritogenMiya YuritogenMiya YuritogenMiya Yuritogen

School / rank : Sun Tao’s gaze 1 / Miya Herald 3 / Ronin duellist 2 Honor : 2,9 Glory : 6,0 Statut : NA Fire : 3 (agility 4) Air : 4 Earth : 3 Water : 2 (perception 3) Void : 4 Advantages : way of the land (Miya lands), way of the land (Otosan Uchi), multiple school (gaze of Sun Tao), guest of the dojo (Kakita bushi school) Disadvantages : social disadvantage (ronin),

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overconfident, sworn enemy (Miya Satoshi). Skills : hunting 3, courtier 5, defense 5, diplomacy 6, investigation 3, horsemanship 2, etiquette (conversation) 5, lore : heraldry (Crane clan mons) 4, iaijutsu 7, deceit (intimidation) 5, games : winds and fortunes 2, kenjutsu (katana) 5, underworld 7, meditation 4, athletics (running) 3, kyujutsu 3, jiujutsu 3, instruction (iaijutsu, gaze of sun tao) 5 Katas : strike as fire, strike as wind, strike as earth, Kakita’s first stance, one leg stance and watchful falcon.

Seppun MashitaSeppun MashitaSeppun MashitaSeppun Mashita

School / rank : Mirumoto Swordmaster 4 Honor : 3,4 Glory : 4,6 Statut : 1,0 Fire : 3 (agility 4) Air : 4 Earth : 3 Water : 2 Void : 4 Advantages : quick, higher purpose (to became a legendary duellist), guest of the dojo (Seppun Guardsman school), different school (Mirumoto swordmaster school). Disadvantages : jealousy (better duellists), obligation (Miya Satoshi), small, dependant (great father) Skills : lore : bushido 5, defense 3, etiquette 3, craft : weaponsmithing 2, kenjutsu (katana) 7, kyujutsu 2, meditation 6, iaijutsu 5 Katas : striking as earth, striking as wind, in Hantei’s honor, Chrysanthemum petals in rain, eyes of the Dragon, forest of blades and borrow the next breath.

Isawa HirofumiIsawa HirofumiIsawa HirofumiIsawa Hirofumi

School / rank : Shiba illusionist 2 Honor : 2,1 Glory : 3,4 Statut : 1,0 Fire : 2 (intelligence 3) Air : 3 (awareness 4) Earth : 2 Water : 3 (perception 4) Void : 3 Advantages : heartless, ally (Isawa Eizan, influence 2 / devotion 2), different school (Shiba Tejina) Disadvantages : meddler, spoiled, dark secret (her twin). Skills : calligraphy 2, lore : myths and legends 4, courtier (gossip) 6, etiquette 5, meditation 3, theology (Shintao) 2, spellcraft (Tejina) 7, artisan : origami 5, performance : danse 4 Spells : sense, commune, summon, counterspell,

importune, cloak of night, quiescence of air, way of deception, wind-borne slumbers, Benten's touch, hidden visage, mists of illusion, mask of the wind, speed growth, path to inner peace, reversal of fortunes.

Asako MiyoAsako MiyoAsako MiyoAsako Miyo

School / rank : Asako Henshin 3 (air 1, fire 2, water 3) Honor : 2,5 Glory : 2,0 Statut : 1,0 Fire : 3 (agility 4) Air : 2 (awareness 3) Earth : 3 Water : 3 (strength 4) Void : 2 Advantages : hands of stone, magic resistance (6 pp), daredevil. Disadvantages : antisocial (4 pp), dark fate (reveals the Henshins to the world), bad fortune (disfigured) Skills : calligraphy (mishikibu cipher) 3, hunting 3, performance : dance 5, defense 4, lore : history 2, jiujutsu 5, medicine 4, meditation (zanji) 6, theology (shintao) 5, lore : elements (air, fire) 4 Kihos : channel the fire Dragon, flame fist, earth fist.

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School / rank : Ide emissary 5 Honor : 37 Glory : 5,2 Statut : 6,0 Fire : 4 (intelligence 5) Air : 3 (awareness 5) Earth : 2 (willpower 4) Water : 3 Void : 4 Advantages : social position (shikken), ally (numerous in all great clans, mostly Lion and Unicorn, and also in the Miya family) Disadvantages : soft hearted, old (see Homebrew) Skills : artisan : bonsai 2, commerce (appraisal) 3, courtier (manipulation) 6, diplomacy 8, lore : law 5, investigation (notice) 3, horsemanship 3, etiquette (sincerity, bureaucracy, conversation) 6, lore : heraldry 3, lore : history 3, athletics (kemari) 2, meditation 2, theology (shintao) 2, calligraphy (Unicorn cipher) 2, instruction (diplomacy, Ide emissary school) 3, storytelling (oratory) 3