Yasuki Narumi, Observant Merchant

ADVERSARY | CONFLICT RANK: 1 3

Narumi runs a small series of stalls in Friendly Traveler Village. She has a good reputation in the region for the quality of wares and the expansive breadth of her offerings. Most days see her energetically negotiating prices on goods, something she appears to genuinely enjoy. Her colorful garb and cheerful voice herald her arrival seemingly from out of nowhere, and some wonder how she gets any actual sales done between long conversations with customers. While many of her competitors dabble in smuggling and petty crime, Narumi relies instead on excellent service and solid connections with traders from across the Emerald Empire and beyond. Many gaijin hired to fight along the Wall go out of their way to visit when possible, eager for a taste of their homeland and gossip. Narumi records all she hears from everyone each night, and once a week

leaves a pouch filled with her observations in a special hiding place after her children are asleep. She has no idea who picks it up, but the koku that replaces it certainly helps her business.

20 | 8 22 | 12 28 | 3

+2, –2

DEMEANOR - AMBITIOUS

3

HONOR | ENDURANCE

GLORY | COMPOSURE

STATUS | FOCUS

VIGILANCE

SOCIETAL | PERSONAL

3 2 3 | 1 2

ARTISAN 0 MARTIAL 0 SCHOLAR 2 SOCIAL 3 | TRADE 3

ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES

Famously Honest: Social; Interpersonal

Dark Secret: Social; Interpersonal

FAVORED WEAPONS & GEAR

Wakizashi: Range 0–1, Damage 3, Deadliness 5/7, Ceremonial, Razor-Edged

Gear (equipped): Traveling clothes (Physical 2, Durable, Mundane, Subtle), pouches of coins, assorted scrolls and papers, basic calligraphy set

ABILITIES

BARGAINS WITH A PRICE When a character purchases or otherwise acquires an item at Narumi’s stalls, reduce the rarity of the item by half (rounding up), to a minimum of 1. A character must forfeit glory equal to the rarity reduction to benefit from this service.