<div class="floatleft">(https://images-cdn.fantasyflightgames.com/filer_public/2c/67/2c673b1c-5c5e-41b4-83e4-3cb3608d7a29/l5r-crane.jpg)</div>While some of the others are beginning to post info of their character's I thought that I too would do the same for my character.  Introducing Asahina Ryoko<br/><br/>Rings<br/>Air: 3<br/>Earth: 2<br/>Fire: 2<br/>Water: 3<br/>Void: 2<br/><br/>Skills:<br/>Culture 1<br/>Aesthetics 2<br/>Theology 1<br/>Design 2<br/>Fitness 1<br/>Courtesy 2<br/>Martial arts (Melee): 3<br/>Martial arts (Ranged): 1<br/>Meditation: 1<br/>Sentiment: 2<br/>Smithing: 1<br/><br/>Status: 35<br/>Honor: 60<br/>Glory: 43<br/><br/>Techniques Available: Kata, Shūji, Rituals<br/>Starting Techniques: Iajutsu Cut: Rising Blade<br/>Techniques: Rank 1 Kata, Iajutsu Cut: Horizontal Blade, Striking as Air<br/>• Shūji (choose one): The Weight of Duty or Shallow Waters<br/>• Shūji: The Weight of Duty<br/><br/>(School Ability): Way of the Chrane<br/>Precision is a virtue of the Crane Clan, and the Kakita Duelists are the most precise among combatants. No other duelist school’s students can match the exactness of each cut the Kakita Duelist School’s students inflict.<br/>When you inflict a critical strike, you may increase or decrease its severity by an amount up to your school rank<br/><br/>Starting Outfit: Traveling clothes, ceremonial clothes, (inherited Sacred, Resplindent) daishō (katana and wakizashi), naginata, traveling pack, a pony, 10 koku, lacquered armor<br/><br/>Giri: Grow as a martial artist in order to grow as a person.<br/>Ninjo: To love and be loved in return<br/><br/>Distinction: Quick reflexes<br/>Adversity: Momoku<br/>Passion: Calligraphy<br/>Anxiety: Irrepressible flirtation<br/>Mentor: Keen balance<br/><br/><br/><br/>Exp saved: 1<br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">20 questions</div><div class="spoiler_body">1.   What clan does your character belong to?  The Chrane Clan Ring: +1 Air; Skills:  +1 Culture, Status 35<br/>2.   What family does your character belong to?  The Asahina Family Ring: +1 Water; Skills: +1 Aesthetics, +1 Theology, Glory 40<br/>3.   What is your character’s role and school? Kakita Duelist School (bushi) Rings: +1 Earth, +1 Air; Skills: +1 Design, +1 Courtesy, +1 Fitness, +1 Martial Arts (melee), +1 Sentiment; Techiques Available: Kata, Shuji, Rituals; Kata: Iajutsu, Shuji (Shallow Waters or Weight of duty?); Honor 50; School Ability (Way of the chrane); Starting outfit: (Traveling clothes, Ceremonial clothes, Daisho, Naginata, Traveling pack, attendant, 10 koku)<br/>4.   How does your character stand out in their school? Mysticism +1 Void<br/>5.   What is your character’s Duty to their lord? Soldier (Giri) Grow as a martial artist in order to grow as a person.<br/>6.   What does your character long for (Ninjo)? To love and be loved in return<br/>7.   What is your character’s opinion of their clan? The Crane are very well known for being mild mannered, polite, passive, and patient.  Most of these Ryoko embodies well, however she feels that many of those in her clan, particularly those in her own family are a bit too set in their ways.  They are sturdy, but that makes them unwilling to flex when needed and makes them weak.  Wanting to avoid the sometimes judgemental beliefs of her family she spent more time with the masters of the Kakita school, learning the basics of how to use a bow.  +0 glory, +1 Martial arts (archery)<br/>8.   What does your character think of Bushido? The Bushido code is one that all should follow to the best of their ability, not just the samurai.  It is impossible to follow in its entirety at all times, however one must do what they can for the good of themselves and to better the world around them.  Failure is unfortunate but forgivable, but to not even try is dishonorable.  +10 honor<br/>9.   What is your greatest accomplishment so far? Asuka quickly reached the top of her class in the duelist school and bested even her most skilled her most skilled sempai upon the time of his Gempuku.  Specific Distinction: (Quick Reflexes)<br/>10.   What holds your character back the most in life?  Ryoko finds it difficult to sense the presence of spirits or feel the gifts/blessings of the Kami, a particular slight upon a member of the Asahina family.  She tries to hide her resentment with her devotion to the art of swordplay, but she can’t forget how she will never quite have a proper place within her family.  Specific Adversity: (Momoku)<br/>11.   What makes your character feel at peace?  The similarities of calligraphy and swordplay are seemingly too many to count.  Both require not only a steady hand and immense attention to detail, but hold a very specific place in Ryoko’s heart.  Just as a single word can be displayed using several different symbols in kanji, so can a swing of a sword have multiple applications.  Specific Passion: (Brushwork)<br/>12.   What concern, fear, or foible troubles your character the most?  When Ryoko is in the presence of a particularly attractive woman she cannot help herself but to try and impress her, and even more so if the woman in question is herself an impressive specimen in ways other than just physical appearance such as political importance or particular specific skill  Specific Anxiety: (Irrepressible flirtation)<br/>13.   Who has your character learned the most from in life? When challenged with the inability to commune with the spirits and draw power from the elements like those of her family Asuka set out seeking council from other members of her clan.  The master of the Kakita school was the first to offer her a reasonable enough way to still follow the tenants taught by, and nearly solely accepted by her family while not attempting to follow a path that obviously the Kami themselves had not selected for her.  As such she garnered a small bit of extra attention especially at a young age and learned more than just simple swordplay to gain the advantage in case of rare extenuating circumstances Mentor advantage: (Keen balance)<br/>14.   What do others find most striking about your character?  Ryoko is certainly a classic beauty, or at least she would be if she did not go through such effort not to be seen and judged by her sex.  Each morning she takes her time getting ready as she applies a tightly bound sarashi in attempts to mitigate the shape of her bust and her insistence to wear a man’s kimono and hakama even in the most formal of situations.  She wears a stern serious face and refrains from smiles when possible and not in the presence of other women she finds attractive, at which point she is often described as even more giggly than the woman she (often pointlessly) attempts to woo.  When in the presence of attractive women Ryoko has a hard time stopping herself from feeling giddy and attempting to impress her, however even this can take a back seat to her reaction to those who attempt to slight her honor or ability, particularly if in the context of gender.  She will always stand up to those who believe herself, or any other inferior simply because they were born a woman.  Bonus equipment: Prayer beads worn on the wrist of her sword arm.<br/>15.   How does your character react to stressful situations?  When she feels cornered, even in reference to something that seems rather inconsequential, Ryoko tends to become very defensive, often to the point of potentially making matters worse on herself.  She has been known to take offense to simple criticisms meant to help her improve or better herself often by taking certain phrases out of their intended context and turning them into words of slight or slander.  She often lashes out with venomous words in return else she continuously repeats futile attempts to defend her position as the solid base of her argument turns to sand beneath her feet.<br/>16.   What are your character’s pre-existing relationships with other clans, families, organizations, and traditions?  Ryoko has had little experience with other clans before being assigned to her current station, however she has formed her own opinions of the other houses based upon the rumors she’d heard among those of her clan, though twisted by her own personal ideals and their accused ideology towards the subject of swordplay.  Crab – The crab are honorable defenders of the realm, and should be respected as such.  They may not observe the niceties of court as some of the other clans, however their martial prowess has held the wall for countless ages.  Dragon – Ryoko knows little of the Dragon beyond that they value their warrior class seemingly above all others.  Their warriors surely must be of note.  Lion – The lion have proven themselves time and again to be more than proficient in the art of war, however they have a tendency to be a bit foolhardy and to have too much self-pride to understand when a more subtle approach may be needed.  Phoenix – The phoenix clan are by far the closest to her own family within the Crane.  This alone is enough to form a bit of a wedge in the way of her hope of familiarity with their members.  They are surely honorable in their own way, however Ryoko is wary of them.  Scorpion – The scorpion are a very effective and necessary dark stain upon the history of the land.  They serve an important purpose, but they are not to be trusted when avoidable lest you be stung yourself.  Unicorn – The Unicorn are a strange lot.  While more is known of them than the Dragon, the rumors are far stranger than most unbelievable myth.  Ryoko is unsure what to believe, and even less sure what to think of the Unicorn.  Only time will tell.  Equipment: Lacquered armor received when given her current appointment.<br/>17.   How would your character’s parents describe them?  Asuka’s parents had problems understanding her.  They couldn’t fathom the idea of not being able to feel the presence of the otherworldly and thus, while they didn’t know how to help her, they were willing to try.  When she decided to pick up the sword they protested at first, but on hearing her reasons they couldn’t deny her candid hope to grow closer to the Kami no matter the path so long as she did not simply want to spill blood just for the sake of violence.  Meditation became a daily ritual for Asuka as she trained, often needing to clear her mind from everything unnecessary so she could gain a razor-sharp focus.  +1 meditation <br/>18.   Who was your character named to honor?  Ryoko’s name was derived from her great-grandfather – Ryusei.  A great warrior, and one of the few in her family to be directly responsible for the protection of the emperor for his skill with the sword in one-on-one combat he was slain in a mass invasion by would be assassins.  In a battle with several enemies it is said he slew four enemies of five at once before the poison of a minor wound slowed him, allowing for a lethal blow to be landed.  Hoping to honor her warrior ancestor Asuka took his legacy upon herself on her Gempuku.  Satisfied with her choice, she was given his Daisho as a matter of personal honor to live up to his name.  Samurai Heritage rolls 1&amp;10 chosen 1 [Famous deed [effect rolled 2 – weapon effects.  Chosen Quality: Razor-edged, Gm chosen quality: ???]) Glory +3<br/>19.   What is your character’s personal name?  Ryoko<br/>20.   How should your character die?  While Ryoko certainly has no hopes to die in such a way, she would be most honored by a death in combat.  To live by the sword is to die by the sword.  Such she has been told countless times, and so she has come to expect.</div></div>