Every bright star and sun must cast a shadow somewhere. When Hantei brought the light of his rule to the people of Rokugan、he commanded Bayushi to stand in the shadows of his empire and destroy those that would strike at the emperor or empire from the darkness. Bayushi's duty was to protect the empire、no matter the cost. He knew it would stain both himself and his followers to obey Hantai's command、but he did not flinch. Since that day、 the scorpion have become aware of or involved in every shadowy deal inside the borders of the empire、and several outside.

Some scorpion samurai see the tasks they must perform as necessary duties for the good of the empire. Others find the resources of their clan to be avenues to personal power. Some see no difference between the two.

Many scorpion are among the most cheerful and inviting people in rokugan. With their reputation as backstabbers、thieves、 liars、 and slanderers proceeding them、most scorpion do not bother to Intimidate each person they meet. Scorpion are intelligent and crafty、excellent friends and deadly enemies. A scorpion's loyalty can be counted on once earned-the clan has no need for a scorpion who cannot remain true to those worthy of their trust.

Skill Proficiencies: The Bayushi are descended from the Kami who founded the scorpion clan、 and lead the clan both in the courts and battle fields. The bayushi are generally the masterminds of the many plots the scorpion are working at any on time、 and are the largest、 most dangerous of the scorpion families. 

A Bayushi is a typical scorpion 、comely and cunning、 plotting your end as soon as his head dips to bow to you. They are ruthless tacticians in battle、preferring guerrilla and diversionary tactics to more traditional warfare. 

Tool Proficiencies: Honor: 1

 

Languages: Common、 and scorpion (a secret language only scorpions know. To the common person they sound like they are having a normal conversation、 but in their secret language it could be who kills you)

Suggested Characteristics

A scorpion can be easily identified by his mask. The conundrum of the first Bayushi was that he wore a mask to announce to the entire world that he could not be trusted. The deep crimson and black colors of the scorpion are prominent on any clan member's clothes and mask. Though not as handsome as the crane、 many scorpion are exotically beautiful、their flowing long hair accentuating their angular features.

Contacts

Scorpions have contacts in every dark corner across Rokugan. If they need any knowledge and someone knows it、 the scorpion can find it.