1. Characters

Akodo Ryozo

Servant
Akodo Ryozo is a dutiful servant of the Lion Clan, having been selected by his lords to serve the Emerald Champion in Ryoko Owari. His upbringing in the strict and honor-bound ways of the Lion has shaped him into a man of great loyalty, dedication, and discipline. However, his transfer to Ryoko Owari—one of the most corrupt and chaotic cities in Rokugan—has been a challenge. He has been charged with assisting the Emerald Magistrates as they take up their positions in the city. Ryozo’s experience with the complexities of court and politics is strong, but his knowledge of the darker side of Ryoko Owari—its opium trade, gambling dens, and crime lords—is limited.

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STATS


Clan:
 Lion Clan
Profession: Servant
Title: Assistant to the Emerald Magistrates in Ryoko Owari
Conflict: Balancing loyalty to the Lion Clan with duty to the Emerald Champion
Status: 20
Glory: 30
Honor: 60


Rings:

  • Air: 2
  • Earth: 3
  • Fire: 1
  • Water: 2
  • Void: 1

Endurance: 10
Composure: 9
Focus: 4
Vigilance: 2


Skills:

  • Courtesy: 2
  • Sentiment: 3
  • Commerce: 1
  • Theology: 1
  • Government: 2
  • Skulduggery: 1
  • Martial Arts [Melee]: 1
  • Meditation: 1
  • Labor: 2

Techniques:

  • N/A: Ryozo, as a servant, does not have advanced martial training or access to formal techniques. However, his skills in diplomacy and understanding of the political landscape make him a capable support character in non-combat situations.

Advantages/Disadvantages:

  • Advantage: Dutiful (Ryozo is committed to his duties and follows orders diligently. He gains +1 bonus success on checks related to performing tasks for his superiors, especially the Emerald Magistrates.)

  • Advantage: Patient Observer (Ryozo can take his time in observing people and situations, granting him +1 die on Sentiment or Government checks when assessing situations or understanding hidden intentions.)

  • Disadvantage: Caught Between Loyalties (Ryozo’s loyalty to the Lion Clan may conflict with his duties to the Emerald Champion. He suffers -1 die to Courtesy checks when forced to navigate these conflicting obligations.)

  • Disadvantage: Overwhelmed by the Underworld (Despite his skill and loyalty, Ryozo is often out of his depth in the criminal aspects of Ryoko Owari. He suffers -1 die to Skulduggery checks when dealing with the criminal underworld, due to his rigid view of honor and law.)


Armor & Weapons:

  • No armor (Simple servant’s garb)
  • Knife (Concealed)
  • Wakizashi (Ceremonial, rarely used in combat)

Motivation:

Ryozo is motivated by a strong sense of duty to his clan and the Emerald Champion. He is desperate to prove himself worthy of the trust placed in him, but he is also wary of the dangers that Ryoko Owari poses. His personal challenge is to reconcile his rigid sense of honor with the morally gray landscape he now inhabits.