Skill Proficiencies: Perception, Persuasion, Intimidation, Investigation

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 75 gp

Suggested Characteristics

A Ronin could be of Noble birth or a commoner, a samurai became a Ronin when their master/clan was killed or no longer accepted by them. 

The Noble Samurai are born and raised to a very different lifestyle than most people ever experience, and their personalities reflect that upbringing. A noble title comes with a plethora of bonds—responsibilities to family, to other nobles (including the sovereign), to the people entrusted to the family’s care, or even to the title itself. But this responsibility is often a good way to undermine a noble. They become Ronin when their master is killed by another clan or in a war.

The commoner samurai have to work harder than most to acquire their status, they must be a Kosho before becoming a Samurai they can become Ronin when their master/clan was killed or no longer accepted by them and are banished from their clan and the lands they dwell in.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
4	Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood.
5	The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
6	I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
7	My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
8	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
2	Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)
3	People. I’m loyal to my friends first, to my ideals second, and everyone else can take a trip down hell for all I care. (Neutral)
4	Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do, Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Evil)
5	Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine, Honor. I don’t steal from others (Lawful)
6	Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone, Noble Samurai. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family and Lord/Master.
2	My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
3	The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.
4	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to take it back.
5	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
6	I am in love with the heir of another noble family that has betrayed my family in the past.

d6	Flaw
1	I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
2	I will never fully trust anyone other than myself.
3	People who can’t take care of themselves get what they deserve.
4	I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
5	I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
6	I made a terrible mistake in battle that cost many lives—and I would do anything to keep that mistake secret.