Merchants. Heimin. Honourless koku-grubbers
who prey upon human weakness. The vendors and dealers
of the Emerald Empire have always been sneered at
by the powerful nobles above them. But times change,
and the value of koku has risen more than most would
care to believe. While still hampered by class and
social position, the merchants have gained power of
their own - power that even a samurai would balk at.
From the opulent palaces of the Crane to the distant
steppes of the Unicorn, they ply their wares: changing
fortunes with every deal and controlling fate in ways
no warrior ever could. Can your honour resist the
call of cold, hard cash?
The Merchant's Guide to Rokugan
has everything players and GMs need to know about
this deeply underestimated class, from the secrets
of the Unicorn caravans to the unseen influence of
the Yasuki traders. It contains an updated history
of the Emerald Empire, details on merchant character
creation and campaign running, and the untold stories
of the Crane-Yasuki wars, including the tale of Taka
himself. So step up to the vendor's stall and peruse
the wares you see: a whole new side of Rokugan awaits.
- From The Merchant's Guide
to Rokugan Sourcebook -
