After a chance to bathe, relax and refresh themselves from their journey, everyone is invited to a modest welcome feast, where they can socialize and make the acquaintance of those whom they have not had the chance to. Those of a more courtly persuasion would consider the food not of the highest caliber, but was obviously prepared with considerable care and attention to detail.<br/><br/>The hosts and guests include the following individuals:<br/><br/>Ikeda Taneka, daimyo of the Ikeda family. He looks old, grandfatherly, but worn down by a long and hard life.<br/><br/>Ikeda Akimitsu, heir to the Ikeda family, who greeted everyone on arrival. He is friendly and polite to all the guests.<br/><br/>Kitsu Mokuna, Lion Shugenja, here to officiate at the ceremony and bring the blessings of the kami to the happy couple. He looks to be in his early 20s<br/><br/>Otomo Hisayo, the bride. Young, pretty and shy, she looks barely a year or two past her gempuku.<br/><br/>Seppun Tadashiro, yojimbo to Otomo Hisayo. A hard faced bushi, probably in his early 30s. He gives the impression he's just waiting for anyone to give him an excuse to 'protect' his charge.<br/><br/>Yasuki Arinori, from the Crab Clan. A blunt, squat, stolid man who looks more like a heimin than a proper samurai. He looks to be around 30.<br/><br/>Doji Inoe, Crane clan.  A surprisingly plain-faced young woman, she seems shy and self-effacing, not prone to making a strong impression on others, but always shows the poise and etiquette the Crane are famous for. Looks to be in her early 20s<br/><br/>Mirumoto Hideo, Dragon clan. A stunningly handsome and charming young samurai, he carries himself with the movements of a bushi. Looks to be late teens, early 20s<br/><br/>Moshi Keiko, shugenja-ko, of the Mantis clan.  A brighteyed, cheerful and eager young woman, looks about 20<br/><br/>Isawa Gidayu, Phoenix clan. He looks tired and worn out, speaking sparingly. Perhaps he had a hard journey here. Looks to be mid to late 20s<br/><br/>Bayushi Reiko, Scorpion clan. A severe looking matron, showing the first signs of age despite her aggressive use of expensive cosmetics. Age is early 30s<br/><br/>Ide Shizuyo, Unicorn clan. A surprisingly urbane and civilized Unicorn maiden, with an exotic sheen to her skin that makes it difficult to be sure of her age. She dresses in a simple silk<br/>kimono of fine quality, and is very politely spoken, which doesn't really fit with the image most clans would have of the Unicorn.<br/><br/>Kitsune Mara, Fox clan. An elderly woman with wrinkled skin and long white hair. It is almost impossible to tell exactly how old she is, although a guess would put her a decade older than Ikeda Taneka. Despite her age, she is energetic and cheerful, with a ready smile and a twinkle in her eyes.<br/><br/>Conversations drift, coming together as the samurai circulate and socialise, before breaking up and reforming. For anyone who needs to refresh themselves, the gardens are quite lovely in the evening too.