2. what was your character’s upbringing?
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Many rōnin were raised in the samurai caste, but some were not. Any peasant with a sword and the courage to claim they are a lordless samurai may be able to pass themselves off as rōnin. But even beyond that, playing a peasant character can be an interesting choice in rōnin-style games. The early years of characters from lower castes, from far-off lands, or who are otherwise outsiders in the eyes of samurai can vary wildly.
Because most regions include the opportunity for myriad upbringings, these are not tied to specific areas. Regardless of which region you choose for your character, you should pick an upbringing you feel is appropriate for them. If you have a very specific character idea and none of the following options fit, feel free to discuss adjusting one of these upbringings with your GM. For those playing gaijin characters, these descriptions can be adjusted to fit within the region you hail from, whether it is substituting in a different military structure for the military upbringing or replacing geisha house with a more thematic entertainment establishment.
Depending on what type of character you choose, you have a particular base status value that is modified by your upbringing.
+f yoW are a rōnin (even one with a secret upbringing) your status begins at 24.
If you are a peasant (and are open about your upbringing) your status begins at 15.
If you are a gaijin your status begins at 0. For more information on how gaijin status works, see Gaijin Status on page 38.
Craftsperson Upbringing
Fallen Noble Upbringing
Farmer Upbringing
Geisha House Upbringing
Hinin Upbringing
Hunter or Fisher Upbringing
Law Enforcement Upbringing
Military Upbringing
Rōnin Family Upbringing
Organized Crime Upbringing
Street Urchin Upbringing
Temple Upbringing
Tradesperson Upbringing
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Path of Waves – The Essential Guide to Rōnin · Chapter 2: Creating a Character › Part I: Core Identity (Region and Upbringing) › 1. What region does your character come fom? › The Sheelavaan of Bhavyatapura · p. 31 p. 43 p. 44 p. 45 p. 46
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Many rōnin were raised in the samurai caste, but some were not. Any peasant with a sword and the courage to claim they are a lordless samurai may be able to pass themselves off as rōnin. But even beyond that, playing a peasant character can be an interesting choice in rōnin-style games. The early years of characters from lower castes, from far-off lands, or who are otherwise outsiders in the eyes of samurai can vary wildly.
Because most regions include the opportunity for myriad upbringings, these are not tied to specific areas. Regardless of which region you choose for your character, you should pick an upbringing you feel is appropriate for them. If you have a very specific character idea and none of the following options fit, feel free to discuss adjusting one of these upbringings with your GM. For those playing gaijin characters, these descriptions can be adjusted to fit within the region you hail from, whether it is substituting in a different military structure for the military upbringing or replacing geisha house with a more thematic entertainment establishment.
Depending on what type of character you choose, you have a particular base status value that is modified by your upbringing.
+f yoW are a rōnin (even one with a secret upbringing) your status begins at 24.
If you are a peasant (and are open about your upbringing) your status begins at 15.
If you are a gaijin your status begins at 0. For more information on how gaijin status works, see Gaijin Status on page 38.
Craftsperson Upbringing
Fallen Noble Upbringing
Farmer Upbringing
Geisha House Upbringing
Hinin Upbringing
Hunter or Fisher Upbringing
Law Enforcement Upbringing
Military Upbringing
Rōnin Family Upbringing
Organized Crime Upbringing
Street Urchin Upbringing
Temple Upbringing
Tradesperson Upbringing