Yellow
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Yellow

Riverboat Captain

SHIGEKO'S DOSSIER: Yellow is Captain of a riverboat that plies the waters between the City of the Rich Frog and the Scorpion Clan Palace. Her vessel is called the Bullfrog, and she makes Ryoko Owari her port of call because her sponsor is Shosuro Gobei. Gobei seems more concerned with ensuring a steady supply of his wares both up and down the river than he is with strictly enforcing his right of taxation upon her.

I strongly suspect that she has a secondary business - smuggling. It may be a coincidence that she often schedules a voyage when there is an intense criminal manhunt in the city. I have never found fugitives or passengers without papers hiding on her ship - but when she takes one of her conveniently timed voyages, the criminal sought has a way of never turning up at all.

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STATS

Yellow, Captain of the Bullfrog

  • Name: Yellow (real name unknown)
  • School: None (Self-taught river captain)
  • Role: Smuggler / River Captain
  • Clan: Ronin (unaffiliated but sponsored by Shosuro Gobei, Scorpion Clan)
  • Age: 34
  • Appearance: Yellow is of medium height, with a lean, wiry frame. She dresses in simple, functional clothing that blends into her environment. Her skin is tanned from years on the river, and her short-cropped hair, once black, is streaked with gray. Her most distinctive feature is her unnaturally golden-yellow eyes, from which she gets her nickname.

Backstory:

Little is known about Yellow’s past, though there are rumors that she was once part of a clan or even the Imperial Navy, but chose the life of a river trader for reasons she keeps private. What is known is that she commands the Bullfrog, a riverboat that runs between the City of the Rich Frog and the Scorpion Clan Palace, with her port of call in Ryoko Owari. Her sponsor, Shosuro Gobei, is known for his lax enforcement of taxes, leading many to suspect Yellow’s true business is smuggling — perhaps of goods, or even people.

Despite these suspicions, Yellow has never been caught doing anything illegal. Her crew is loyal, and those who know her describe her as pragmatic, sharp-eyed, and hard to read. Conveniently, her voyages often coincide with criminal manhunts in Ryoko Owari, though no one has ever found a fugitive or undocumented passenger on board her vessel.

Rings:

  • Air 3 (Perceptive, Subtle)
  • Earth 2 (Resilient)
  • Fire 2 (Clever)
  • Water 3 (Adaptable, Skillful)
  • Void 1 (Reserved, Mysterious)

Social Attributes:

  • Status: 0 (Ronin)
  • Glory: 20 (Known riverboat captain, respected in certain circles)
  • Honor: 25 (Flexible morals, but values loyalty to her crew and sponsor)

Skills:

  • Commerce (Trade) 3
  • Skulduggery (Smuggling, Concealment) 3
  • Survival (River Navigation) 3
  • Seafaring (Rivercraft) 3
  • Sentiment (Insight) 2
  • Courtesy (Deception) 2
  • Theology (Fortunes & Spirits) 1 (She respects river spirits, seeing them as allies)
  • Martial Arts [Ranged] (Archery) 2 (Self-defense on the river)

Advantages:

  • Sharp Instincts: Yellow has an uncanny ability to sense danger or potential ambushes, especially on the river. Her Air Ring makes her particularly adept at reading people and situations, allowing her to avoid unwanted encounters.

  • Well-Connected: Thanks to her relationship with Shosuro Gobei and years of experience, Yellow knows various factions in Ryoko Owari and along the river, from merchants to criminals. She’s able to call in favors, trade information, or find discreet passage for people who need it.

Disadvantages:

  • Under Suspicion: Authorities, particularly in Ryoko Owari, are aware of the rumors surrounding her involvement in smuggling or harboring criminals. While she has avoided being caught, increased scrutiny means she must be extra cautious in her dealings.

  • Cynical Outlook: Years of dealing with deceitful merchants, opportunistic nobles, and criminals have made Yellow deeply suspicious of others’ motives. This has made her less likely to trust, but it also isolates her from forming meaningful connections outside her crew.

Armor:

  • None (She relies on stealth and avoidance rather than open conflict)

Weapons:

  • Yumi (Bow, Range: 6, Damage: 5)
    Yellow carries a finely crafted yumi (longbow) that she uses to defend her ship from pirates or hostile encounters on the river.

  • Dagger (Melee, Damage: 3)
    A small but sharp dagger kept hidden within her clothing for close-quarters defense.

Wounds and Fatigue:

  • Endurance: 7
  • Composure: 8
  • Fatigue: 6
  • Wounds Threshold: 8

Techniques:

  • Skulduggery Techniques: Yellow has developed a few improvised smuggling tricks, such as creating hidden compartments in her boat or using misleading cargo manifests to throw off inspections.

  • Water Flow: Yellow can adapt to changing circumstances on the river with ease, adjusting her course or plan with remarkable flexibility.

Conflict Behavior:

  • Evasive Tactician: In conflict, Yellow prefers to avoid direct confrontation. She will use the environment to her advantage, navigating the river’s natural features to escape pursuit or conceal her ship. If forced into a fight, she uses her archery skills from a distance, taking advantage of her crew’s support.

The Bullfrog (Riverboat):

  • Type: Medium Riverboat
  • Crew: 10 loyal members (all NPCs, trained in basic seafaring and combat)
  • Capacity: 30 tons of cargo
  • Speed: Average (a balanced vessel, built for both cargo and evasion)
  • Special Features: Hidden compartments and routes, known only to Yellow and her crew, that allow her to smuggle goods or people. The Bullfrog is sturdy and well-maintained, capable of surviving harsh river conditions.
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