Sample Cranes

The Crane

Kakita Bushi

Rank One – Iaijutsu Prodigy

Air 2 (Reflexes 3), Earth 2, Fire 3, Water 2, Void 3

Courtier 2, Defense 2, Etiquette 2, Iaijutsu 3, Kenjutsu 3 (Katana), Meditation 1.

Techniques: Way of the Crane.
Kata: Striking as Fire

Honor: 3.5
Advantages/Disadvantages: Benten’s Blessing, Quick, Contrary, Jealousy (Iaijutsu).

Initiative: 5k3+6, +2 if using Striking as Fire
Attack (Damage): 6k3+3 (5k2), or 7k3+3 (4k2) if using Striking as Fire
TNtbH: 20

Rank Two – Courtier’s Yojimbo

Air 3, Earth 2, Fire 3, Water 2, Void 3

Courtier 3, Defense 3, Etiquette 3, Iaijutsu 5, Investigation 2 (Notice), Kenjutsu 5 (Katana), Meditation 1.

Techniques: Way of the Crane, The Sudden Strike.
Kata: Striking as Fire

Honor: 3.6
Advantages/Disadvantages: Benten’s Blessing, Quick, Contrary, Jealousy (Iaijutsu).

Initiative: 6k3+10, +2 if using Striking as Fire
Attack (Damage): 8k3+5 (5k2), or 9k3+5 (4k2) if using Striking as Fire
TNtbH: 23

Rank Three – Feared Duelist

Air 3, Earth 2, Fire 3, Water 2, Void 5

Courtier 3, Defense 5, Etiquette 3, Iaijutsu 6, Investigation 2 (Notice), Kenjutsu 6 (Katana), Meditation 1.

Techniques: Way of the Crane, The Sudden Strike, Strike From the Void.
Kata: Striking as Fire.

Honor: 3.5
Advantages/Disadvantages: Benten’s Blessing, Quick, Contrary, Jealousy (Iaijutsu).

Initiative: 7k3+12, +2 if using Striking as Fire
Attack (Damage): 9k3+6 (5k2), or 10k3+6 (4k2) if using Striking as Fire
TNtbH: 25

Asahina Shugenja

Rank One – Quiet Pacifist

Air 3, Earth 2 (Willpower 3), Fire 2, Water 2, Void 3

Calligraphy 1, Courtier 2, Defense 1, Etiquette 3, Meditation 2, Spellcraft 2, Tea Ceremony 2, Theology 2 (Fortunism).

Technique/Spells Known: The Soul’s Grace/Sense, Commune, Summon, Counterspell, Benten’s Touch, Way of Deception, Wind-Borne Slumbers, Path to Inner Peace, Reversal of Fortunes, Force of Will.

Honor: 3.5
Advantages/Disadvantages: Blessing of Air, Irreproachable, Idealistic, Small, Soft-Hearted.

Initiative: 4k3
Attack/Damage: N/A
TNtbH: 15

Rank Two – Court Shugenja

Air 3, Earth 3, Fire 2, Water 2, Void 3

Artisan: Sculpture 3, Calligraphy 1, Courtier 5, Defense 1, Etiquette 5, Meditation 2, Spellcraft 2, Tea Ceremony 3, Theology 2 (Fortunism).

Technique/Spells Known: The Soul’s Grace/Sense, Commune, Summon, Counterspell, Benten’s Touch, Way of Deception, Whispering Wind, Wind-Borne Slumbers, Wisdom of the Kami, Path to Inner Peace, Reversal of Fortunes, Force of Will.

Honor: 3.1
Advantages/Disadvantages: Blessing of Air, Irreproachable, Idealistic, Small, Soft-Hearted.

Initiative: 5k3
Attack/Damage: N/A
TNtbH: 15

Rank Three – Nemuranai Crafter

Air 4, Earth 3, Fire 2, Water 2, Void 3

Artisan: Sculpture 5, Calligraphy 1, Courtier 5, Defense 1, Etiquette 5, Medicine 1, Meditation 2, Spellcraft 3 (Air), Tea Ceremony 3, Theology 2 (Fortunism).

Technique/Spells: The Soul’s Grace/Sense, Commune, Summon, Counterspell, Benten’s Touch, Symbol of Air, Way of Deception, Whispering Wind, Wind-Borne Slumbers, Wisdom of the Kami, Path to Inner Peace, Reversal of Fortunes, Fires From the Forge, Force of Will.
Kiho: Soul of the Four Winds.

Honor: 3.7
Advantages/Disadvantages: Blessing of Air, Irreproachable, Idealistic, Small, Soft-Hearted.

Initiative: 7k4
Attack/Damage: N/A
TNtbH: 20, +8 if using Soul of the Four Winds.

Doji Courtier

Rank One – Minor Ambassador

Air 3, Earth 2, Fire 2 (Intelligence 3), Water 2, Void 3

Artisan: Painting 1, Calligraphy 1, Courtier 4 (Manipulation), Defense 1, Etiquette 3 (Conversation), Jiujutsu 1 (Mizu-Do), Storytelling 1 (Poetry), Tea Ceremony 1.

Techniques: The Perfect Gift.

Honor: 4.5
Advantages/Disadvantages: Allies (Major Influence, Minor Devotion), Benten’s Blessing, Dependent (1 pt), Obligation (2 pts), Spoiled.

Initiative: 4k3
Attack (Damage): 3k2+1 (2k1)
TNtbH: 15

Rank Two – Daimyo’s Hatamoto

Air 3, Earth 2, Fire 2 (Intelligence 3), Water 2, Void 4

Artisan: Painting 1, Battle 1 (Battle Lore), Calligraphy 1, Courtier 5 (Manipulation), Defense 1, Etiquette 5 (Conversation), Jiujutsu 2 (Mizu-Do), Storytelling 3 (Poetry), Tea Ceremony 2.

Techniques: The Perfect Gift, A Whisper From the Soul.

Honor: 4.2
Advantages/Disadvantages: Allies (Major Influence, Minor Devotion), Benten’s Blessing, Dependent (1 pt), Obligation (2 pts), Spoiled.

Initiative: 5k3
Attack (Damage): 4k2+2 (2k1)
TNtbH: 15

Rank Three – Mover and Shaker

Air 3, Earth 2, Fire 2 (Intelligence 3), Water 2, Void 5

Artisan: Painting 1, Battle 1 (Battle Lore), Calligraphy 1, Commerce 3, Courtier 5 (Manipulation), Defense 1, Etiquette 5 (Conversation), Investigation 4, Games: Go 2, Games: Sadane 2, Jiujutsu 3 (Mizu-Do), Origami 1, Storytelling 5 (Poetry), Tea Ceremony 2.

Techniques: The Perfect Gift, A Whisper From the Soul, Test of Honor.

Honor: 4.4
Advantages/Disadvantages: Allies (Major Influence, Minor Devotion), Benten’s Blessing, Dependent (1 pt), Obligation (2 pts), Spoiled.

Initiative: 5k3
Attack (Damage): 5k2+3 (3k1)
TNtbH: 15

Daidoji Harrier

Rank One – Army Scout

Air 2 (Reflexes 3), Earth 2, Fire 3, Water 2, Void 2

Athletics 2, Battle 2, Defense 3, Hunting 3, Kenjutsu 3 (Katana), Kyujutsu 3, Stealth 3 (Ambush).

Techniques: Iron Feather.
Kata: Striking as Fire

Honor: 1.5
Advantages/Disadvantages: Crafty, Dark Secret (Harrier), Forsaken.

Initiative: 4k3, +2 if using Striking as Fire
Attack (Damage): 6k3+3 (5k2), or 7k3+3 (4k2) if using Striking as Fire
TNtbH: 24

Rank Two – Courtly “Yojimbo”

Air 3, Earth 2, Fire 3, Water 2, Void 3

Athletics 2, Battle 2, Courtier 1, Defense 3, Etiquette 1, Hunting 3, Iaijutsu 3, Kenjutsu 3 (Katana), Kyujutsu 3, Stealth 3 (Ambush).

Techniques: Iron Feather, Silent Talon.
Kata: Striking as Fire

Honor: 1.4
Advantages/Disadvantages: Crafty, Dark Secret (Harrier), Forsaken.

Initiative: 5k3, +2 if using Striking as Fire
Attack (Damage): 6k3+6 (5k2), or 7k3+6 (4k2) if using Striking as Fire
TNtbH: 24

Rank Three – Exceptional Deniable Asset

Air 3, Earth 2, Fire 3, Water 2, Void 4

Athletics 2, Battle 2, Courtier 1, Defense 5, Etiquette 1, Hunting 3, Iaijutsu 3, Kenjutsu 5 (Katana), Kyujutsu 3, Knives 1, Ninja Ranged Weapons 3, Poison 1, Stealth 5 (Ambush, Sneaking).

Techniques: Iron Feather, Silent Talon, Vengeful Ghost.
Kata: Striking as Fire.

Honor: 1.1
Advantages/Disadvantages: Crafty, Dark Secret (Harrier), Forsaken.

Initiative: 6k3, +2 if using Striking as Fire
Attack (Damage): 8k3+8 (5k2), or 9k3+8 (4k2) if using Striking as Fire
TNtbH: 33

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