So I'm voting for Mirumoto Kedo, not just because it's a Kedo, but also because we don't seem to have a lot of things to deal with multiple enemies at once and being faced with overwhelming numbers might be a problem.

Separately, since Yumiko has Underworld 4 and the Crafty advantage, the main advantage to having a Tortoise bushi (access to shady dealings) is covered. That being said, IC Yumiko would probably argue for the Tortoise, since it means not relying on the Scorpion for shady contacts.

Also IC, Yumiko would argue against the Scorpion bushi, even though she's related the Shinryu. But there's a lot of bad blood between Yumiko and her Clan--I don't have any OOC objections to a second Scorpion on the team, and it makes for interesting RP ^_^
She'd also argue against the Matsu, but only because the current investigation into the bandit attack might involve a conflict of interest.

Hoshi is also against a Scorpion Bushi.

The Lion seems to be on the naughty list.  Denying an Imperial appointment seems appropriate, especially a Matsu.  And we already have a Lion.

I want a crab.  Put the Crab back in, a really crabby one.  It amuses me.

For a Minor, Yumiko, you know Hoshi would never ask you to do something immoral, but she knows how you Scorpion are.  You can't help it, so you should have someone to take with you for protection.  Maybe the Ronin is helpful.

If I can't have the Matsu, instead of the Mantis or the Tortoise can I have a Wasp?

I'd like a Wasp yojimbo.  That would be nice.  On a personal level Akio isn't terribly concerned about getting stabbed by a sword.  Largely because he can summon a meat shield of undead revered ancestors.  What he doesn't have is someone who can effectively shoot people in the back as they run bring criminals to justice.

Sadly, the Wasp do not exist yet. How about a Shinjo Horse Archer?

I should clarify: I'm willing to give you both a Shinjo and an Otaku. The Unicorn have a lot to prove, and your little group knows them better than most.

So, sounds like: Mirumoto Kedo -- Yojimbo for Akio. Because the Emerald Champion is a close, personal friend ...
                           Hida Seiko && Shido -- "roaming" (Defacto Yojimbo for Urako & Hoshi)
                           Shiba Kimiko -- Yojimbo for Sorano
                           Otaku E-Ling && Shinjo Sayoko -- General Support

Shinjo Sayoko -- Shinjo Horsebowman

Does that sound correct.

What happened to Hida Seiki?

Typo. Line 2 should have been her.

This is Seiko.  Where is Seiki? Imposter.

It was obviously Autocorrect's fault. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

Mirumoto Kedo... yes.  Well it does pay to have important friends who might be invested in keeping you alive.

Hooray for Shinjo Sayoko!

Lots of NPCs!

Should I write up Yasuki Suzu or leave it for whenever she becomes more relevant?

Yes, feel free to write her up.

Do you want me to use the same character creation rules we used for the PCs or the standard character generation rules for a starting character?

She’s definitely higher than a starting character, we’ll go with “something that makes sense”. :)

I'm sorry guys.  Life has been stressing me out.  I'll try and get something together tonight.

I don't want to continue on Mission 2 until we hear from Sorano. Until then, there's mission 1 ... and we can add a Mission 3 if y'all would like, though that seems a bit excessive.

We hired someone new.  Maybe when he is through training, I can stop having 24-hour shifts.

I'm so sorry.  I've been hitting some pretty deep lows lately, and not had the energy to read back up.  I'll try to get something done ASAP.

  I'll respond as soon as I can to this.  I need to review the material and regain my place. ... if I can get a day at work when I actually get to take my break and eat my food.  What a world that would be.

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PS answer to proposals to Urako is no
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crap! I missed whole sections of post with Yuki...And I thought I was following it, maybe.  Ugh, stupid work.  Stupid injuries.  Stupid sleep.  Life was better unemployed and homeless.

I made something of my insomnia.

Bump, and the seasonal well-wishes.

Ugh, not enough time to drink properly...

So, update: after almost nine months of unemployment, I started a new job around thanksgiving. I’m finally getting my head back on straight.

Who’s still here?


Oh: and happy new year.

I’m around!

Still here.  I can see about Sorano.

Good you are back together.