Ancestors

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Alternate Ancestors

Doji Suzume By Robmccoll

(Courtier/Courtesy)Rank1: Depending on which version of the Sparrow's founding you believe Doji Suzume was still trained by the Doji.

Suzume By Robmccoll

(Scholar/Honor) Rank 4: With the help of Suzume's aunt he managed to form a clan of scholars and artisans.

Optional Professions/Drives for Clan/Family Ancestors by Akodo Akira

Akodo

Possible Professions: Tactician, Officer, Daimyo, Sensei, Soldier

Possible Drives: All Seven tenents of Bushido

Matsu

Possible Professions: Officer, Daimyo, Soldier

Possible Drives: Honor, Courage, Passion, Duty, Vengence

Bayushi

Possible Professions: Duelist, Sensei, Daimyo, Administrator (Ninja Networks), Courtier, Spy, Outcast (eventually)

Possible Drives: Loyalty, Duty, Sacrifice

Hida

Possible Professions: Daimyo, Soldier, Officer

Possible Drives: Duty, Courage, Sacrifice

Shiba

Possible Professions: Yojimbo, Monk, Scholar

Possible Drives: Duty, Sacrifice, Compassion, Courtesy

Isawa

Possible Professions: Priest, Scholar,

Possible Drives: Ambition, Judgement (of the Great Kami)

Shinjo

Possible Professions: Soldier, Daimyo, Officer

Possible Drives: Compassion, Sacrifice, Sincerity, Duty (to Family)

Doji

Possible Professions: Courtier, Scholar, Magistrate, Daimyo, Artisian

Possible Drives: Courtesy, Sincerity, Compassion

Togashi

Possible Professions: Administrator(Monk Temples), Monk, Scholar, Duelist, Daimyo, Soldier(He did destroy an entire legion of troops by himself in Clan War), Sensei,

Possible Drives: Duty, Judgement, Sincerity(?)

New Professions and Drives

New Drive: Piety by Kakita Shisumo

Though not necessarily a shugenja, your ancestor possessed a deep and abiding respect for the kami, Fortunes and shiryo and was renowned for the devotion he displayed. Whenever a shugenja within 10 feet successfully casts a spell (including yourself), you may add one extra die to your next non-spellcasting action.

New Profession: Craftsman by Hida Setaka

Your ancestor spent his life forging arms or other goods for his life. You may select one Craft skill, which need not be the same as your ancestor's. His drive for excellence in his proffession gives you one free raise with your skill.