YOR'TOMO

Bold, brash and ruthless, Yoritomo is the

daimyo of the Mantis. He is a powerful man,
and a strong general. He has singlehandedly
unified the Minor Clans against the banditry
and bickering of the Great Houses of the
Empire, declaring thatthevoices ofthelesser
clans will be heard; they will be ignored no
more.
With a single stroke, Yoritomo has united
the Minor Clans and brought them to the
forefront of the battles which ravage
Rokugan.
He rides at the front of a terrible, bloody
wave ofmen, and they scream hisname with
pride and courage. Yoritomo, along with the
generals of the Minor Clans, stands in front
of the Great Houses and demands the one
thing they do not wish to give him: Equality.
And Yoritomo is prepared to back up his
threats with violence. He has a hundred
legions to raise hisbanner. If the Great Clans
ignored his threat before, they are not doing
sonow. Beneath hisscarred andworn helmet
shine the bright eyes of a powerful man.
Solong as Yoritomo leads, the Rise ofthe
Mantis will not be denied.
kAMOTO
Kamoto attended the Mantis bushi school with Yoritomo
and became accustomed to always being second to
Yoritomo's skill. For a few years, Kamoto resented the
heavily muscled heir to theMantis Clan, but as time passed,
they became friends and companions. Kamoto no longer
resents the abilities of his lord, but marvels at what
Yoritomo hasaccomplished for hisclan in such a short time.
Despite hisknowledge ofYoritomo's abilities, he sometimes
wonders, with the bloody ravages of theClan War going on
all about them, if his daimyo will be able to guide his clan
through the maelstrom.

Tsvyu
Among the finest duelists produced by the Mantis bushi
school Tsuyu bears only animosity for the Great Clans. He
sees them as petty and manipulative - great leeches who
benefit from thewealth oftheisland silk-producers butwho
conspire to prevent the minor clans from growing to be
something greater
When it comes to bushido, Tsuyu does not bear his
thoughts in silence. He finds theconcept contemptible when
discussed by the 'sycophants' of the Great Clans, but will
entertain the notion when introduced by the 'noble
retainers' of the lesser clans.

TSVRUCH' - £XP£R'£NC£D
Considered the single greatest bowman in Rokugan,
Tsuruchi is renowned for his derogatory comments
regarding swords and other weapons of 'butchery. Early in
his career he fought a 'duel' with a Lion samurai, starting
the duel from ten paces distance. Before the Lion hadtaken
three steps, three arrows had pierced his body.
Though Tsuruchi does not attack samurai directly with
his views on bushido and kenjutsu, he often derides their
way oflife and their beliefs.
He was drawn to the banner of Toturi because of the
Black Ronin's reputation of avoiding butchery and
preserving life as much as possible during times ofwar.
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Those who know Genzo speculate that he was once a
rab samurai, but they do so in hushed whispers out ofhis Air: 3

presence. Genzo will not discuss his pastwith anyone, even Earth: 4
Special: Unique. Will join Crab with no cost increase,

those whom he serves. His hatred of the Shadowlands are Fire: 4 Special Order: When engaged with a unitthatcontains at least one

Water: 5
Shadowlaods model Genzo may expend oneormore Void. Each
well-known, however, as is his hatred of the Scorpion. He Void: 4 Void expended gives Genzo +1 ATI or+1 DAM until theendo!
theengagement QI Genzo expends 3 Void during thisSpecial
was recently sworn to fealty by the Falcon clan, a minor TN: 8 order, hemay gain +3 ATI, +2 ATI/+l DAM, +1 ATI/+2 DAM,
clan that serves within Yoritomo's great alliance. Wounds: 4
or+1 DAM.)
When entering a duel with a Shadowlands model, Genzo may expend

AIT: +1 oneormore Void. Each Void expended gives Genzo +1 to all

DAM: +2
Damage rolls until theendoftheduel.
#5: 2 EqUipment: Katana, HeavyArmor

Profession: Yoritomo Samurai,

Falcon

MUkAMJ
One of Rokugan's most feared archers, Mukami is a
master ofguerrilla tactics, He often leads skirmishing units
of archers, taking them into positions of concealment and
launching deadly attacks from ambush, then fading back
out of the enemy's range for a counter attack.
Among the fanatical Wasp clan, Mukami is hesitant to
even use a sword in combat - though he does carry the
traditional wakizashi, he has little knowledge with blades
and has never actually used it in combat

KAN8£
A ronin whose complete loyalty belongs only to koku,
Kanbe is a truemercenary. Though a member ofthe Mantis
clan, Kanbe regards the leadership of the clan more as
aymasters than feudal lords, an attitude that has caused
more than a little friction between Kanbe and other, less
cavalier followers of the Mantis clan. His skill in combat
nd his leadership abilities, however, cause his leaders to
overlook some of his philosophical shortcomings.
 HVOB£
Trained as a naval commander by the Mantis, Hyobe
moved rapidly into a position of leadership upon the
merchant vessels traveling to the north of Rokugan, and
beyond. After many years escorting trade caravans, he
graduated to hisown military vessel, one ofthe few kobune
theTortoise called their own, and began patrolling the seas
outside Otosan Uchi.
Hyobe's love oftheopen ocean proved tobe hisundoing.
One day, several years ago, while far outbeyond thenormal
shipping routes, his ship was assaulted by an irresistible
current The hull ofthecraft was battered andbegan to take
on water. Hyobe ordered most of his men to abandon ship
while he piloted it toward a nearby island.
Several ofthe men survived long enough to watch their
ship approach the island, then veer away as the land mass
sank into the waves. Reports vary about what followed, N08UO
• ranging from an attack ofrival merchant ships tosomething Nobuo has made his life a testing ground for
enormous swatting at the vessel like a fly. Hyobe was not experimental magic, including extensive use of name and
seen for many months after that, eventually returning to the language-based effects. He is quite reclusive, only working
mainland bearing a gash upon his face where one eye with the Mantis during the Clan War out of necessity (he
should be, and an unyielding fear of the sea. believes thatfailure in this warmay result in the loss ofhis
Today, he marshals troops in the Clan War, drawing on precious island home, where most of his research is
his natural command skills and unusual approach to field conducted). Nobuo's greatest (and most violently effective)
combat to rally his troops to victory. His success against method as yetunleashed upon the enemies of theMantis is
superior odds is measured by hisfamed track record. After a variation on the casting of spells, in which he performs a
only a short time under hisleadership, most troops forge an ritual ofhisown during theinvocation ofa scroll effect. The
unwavering bond with him, refusing to back down, scroll is invariably destroyed in the process, but the end
regardless ofthe circumstances. result is amazing. Elemental flame burns with greater
intensity, the earth rips open and closes at his whim, and
soldiers arebuffeted byangry winds. Whatever hisresource,
however, he refuses to discuss it It is quite possible thatthe
secret ofhis ritual may die with him.
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"Naturally, I can procure that for you. There will be, of
course, a price..."
Skills: Battle 1,Leadership 1,Defense 1
A student of the Mantis-Yasuki rivalry, Kemmei has Special: May lead orassociate with a combat unit
learned well the advantages of leaving one's options open. May serve inany clan's Command Group at a
otivated bygreed and a keen sense ofopportunity, Kemmei cost of 70 koku Kemmie is non- unique in a
Yoritomo army, butUnique in any other.
atches the various armies, commanders, courtiers, and TN: 6 Kemmei may attach uptotwo Tactical Cards.
aimyo involved in the Clan War, contacting those whose Wounds: 2 Special Order: Kemmei's player may remove one
eed meet his "special talents". Kemmei is an information m: +0 Tactical Card from Kemmei and place it in his
hand.
roker and dealer in weapons, skills. and personnel. He will DAM: +0
#S: 1 Equipment Wakizashi
ork for anyone who can payhis fees, providing them with Profession: Yoritomo Courtier. Glory: 2 Honor: 1
hat they desire, then vanish to work for their enemies. Tortoise
The Tortoise are well aware of Kemmei's work outside
their chain of command, and welcome the added influence
nd funding he provides them. They have learned that the
urvival oftheir clan relies upon the generosity ofothers, and
have placed Kemmei in a politically ambiguous position to
accommodate his efforts, so that they may reap the rewards.

Ryos£,
When Kitsune Ryosei was young, her father chided her,
calling her 'daughter ofShinjo: Ryosei hasnot forgotten the
taunt, and resents its implications. In her mind, the Fox are
a free people, born ofa Kami but not enslaved by one.
Ryosei has clung to that belief with an iron grip. In the
last two years, she has seen change and hatred; anger and
betrayal. Her own father has fallen victim to one of the
greatest of the Black Scrolls of Fu Leng, and now walks the
land as the Walking Horror of Fu Leng, slave to the evil of
the Shadowlands.
The title of daimyo that has fallen on her shoulders is a
terrible burden. She believes that it was her quest to find
the lost sword of the Fox Clan which caused her father to
fall into maho, and perhaps her anger hides some truth.
Whatever the final outcome, she swears, she will see that
the dead return to death, and that her father's decayed and
blasphemous body is destroyed. It is her hope that this act
will free his soul; in reality, it may be the salvation of hers.