Samurai
Skill Proficiencies Insight, History
Tool Proficiencies Smith's tools, one type of musical
instrument
Equipment A valuable katana sheath that holds sentimental value, a Flute (Shakuhachi) or Lute (Biwa), a Hakama or Kimono, a set of common clothes, and B150,000
VARIANT SAMURAI: NINJA (OPTIONAL)
A ninja is a warrior, typically born in Wano Kuni, who
possesses great skills primarily in infiltration, espionage, and assassination. If you wish to take this option, you may replace one or more of your skill proficiencies with Acrobatics, Deception, or Stealth. Additionally, you may replace your proficiency in Smith's Tools with Thieves’ Tools or a Disguise Kit instead
FEATURE: SOCIAL STATUS
Samurai tend to have high social status in their countries, such as Wano Kuni, allowing them to exercise social power over lower class citizens. Many outsiders who encounter samurai will show great respect for their status and skills, perhaps even to the point of fearing their abilities.
SUGGESTED CHARACTERISTICS
Samurai are not only high on the social ladder, but they are expected to follow a code of honor that makes them highly educated, disciplined, and honorable. Additionally, they are known to be extremely prideful, caring greatly about their honor and loyalty to their master or family.
SAMURAI PERSONALITY TRAITS
d6 Personality Trait 1 I'm always polite and respectful.
face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
enjoy being strong and like breaking things. 4 I've left emotion behind me. I'm now perfectly placid.
5 I'm confident in my own abilities and do what | can to instill confidence in others.
6 Despite my social class, | do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same
SAMURAI IDEALS
d6 Ideal
1 Order. The will of my master and family is absolute. (Lawful)
Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
Death. The penalty for dishonor is death. (Evil)
Determination. | cannot fail. Not ever. (Neutral)
Greater Good. Our lot is to lay down our lives in defense of others. (Good)
Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)
SAMURAI BONDS
1 I would still lay down my life for my master or family.
2 Someone saved my life on the battlefield. To this day, | will never leave a friend behind.
3 My honor is my life.
4 I'll never forget the crushing defeat my family suffered or the enemies who dealt it.
5 Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
- will become the strongest to restore honor to my family.
SAMURAI FLAWS
dé Flaw
1 The monstrous foe | once faced in battle still leaves me quivering with fear.
have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
suffered defeat, humiliation, and dishonor long ago. Nobody must ever hear of this.
4 My hatred of my enemies is blinding and unreasoning. 5. obey my code, even if the code causes misery.
6 I'd rather eat my weapon than admit when I'm wrong.