A little thought would offer trade as the most likely reason for the presence of the 3 Cranes. Ryoko Owari is a major trade hub, something of a gateway to the northern lands, the Unicorns especially.<br/><br/>Indeed, when Meiwha approaches the table, the 3 bow politely, naming themselves as Doji Juzo, Doji Usiina, and Daidoji Anitano, merchants in the service of Doji Tsumetsu. Perhaps it is the fact she is Crane, or the sake, but they speak more freely than one would expect of a first meeting.<br/><br/>The Daidoji does not speak much, instead keeping a watchful eye on the common room. Perhaps he is yojimbo to one of the other pair. The Doji seem in good spirits, telling Meiwha that they have sold a good stock of streamers, masks, fireworks, costumes and other such items to a lesser merchant shop for a good profit.<br/><br/>(Meiwha, you can give me an Intelligence / Courtier roll, to see if you recognise the name of Doji Tsumetsu)