Unexpected Allies

1999 · Sourcebook (rules/options to enhance play)

Unexpected Allies

This sourcebook expands the world of Rokugan with inhabitants from the Great Clans and beyond, including samurai, shugenja, ise zumi, assassins, and other notable figures. It provides backstories and character sheets for more than 40 templates, suitable for use as player characters, villains, allies, or other campaign NPCs. Additional chapters discuss villain structure, methods, and motivations; offer tables for creating original non-player characters; and present ideas for introducing NPCs into a campaign. The book also includes familiar figures from the setting’s wider history.

Complexity
1 / 5
Skill Based (buy or gain skills)Trait / Aspect Based (personality affects gameplay)Dice Pool (Roll multiple dice vs target)

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