Scorpion Clan Cast Soshi Ozuru

ADVERSARY | CONFLICT RANK: 2 7

There are many courtiers of the Scorpion Clan in the Imperial Court—so many that Lady Kachiko can spare them for errands such as the one Soshi Ozuru (soh-SHEE oh-ZOO-roo) has been assigned. While Shosuro Yu (see Ide Torao, on page 13) and Ozuru are separated by many layers of handlers, spymasters, and shady

contacts, they are unknowingly working in concert. Ozuru has been sent to lead any intrepid investigators off the trail of the Scorpion Clan operative. His mission is to gauge the appropriate level of “suspiciousness” and act in that manner.

Ozuru’s pointed goatee and mustache give him an almost sinister air, while his mask in the shape of ravens’ wings is painted wood, each feather intricately carved and lacquered to gleam in the candlelight. He has a smooth voice and is a flatterer above all else, and is happy to converse with any PCs who would otherwise be investigating the Scorpion Clan’s machinations.

60 | 6 50 | 12 39 | 6

+2, –2

DEMEANOR - SHREWD

4

HONOR | ENDURANCE

GLORY | COMPOSURE

STATUS | FOCUS

VIGILANCE

SOCIETAL | PERSONAL

2 5 3 | 2 2

ARTISAN 3 MARTIAL 0 SCHOLAR 3 SOCIAL 4 | TRADE 0

ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES

Excellent Liar: Social; Interpersonal

Fear of Failure: Martial; Mental

FAVORED WEAPONS & GEAR

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

Gear (equipped): Extravagant robes (Physical 1, Ceremonial), calligraphy set

Gear (other): Tea set, Rokugani pony

ABILITIES

WHISPERING WINDS

Once per session as an action, Ozuru may make a Courtesy (Air) check targeting one character in the scene. The TN is equal to 6 minus the target’s glory rank (to a minimum of 1). If Ozuru succeeds, Ozuru learns a rumor about the target.

: Ozuru learns one of the target’s advantages or disadvantages of the target’s choice.

FANNING THE FLAMES

When making a Social skill (Fire) check, Ozuru may spend in the following way:

Fire : One target gains the Dazed condition.