Taro and the 5 Miko

Taro is the monk that runs the Temple to the Seven Fortunes in Tsuma. He is assisted by five Miko, all of whom seem to have extreme personalities.

Taro
Taro is an old monk that used to be an Asahina before he shaved his head. Patient, wise, and a champion of courtesy, he takes to his duties with quiet purpose. He is clearly very proud of his role in Tsuma, and takes spiritual matters very seriously.

Taro has witnessed seven Topaz Championships since he began work at the temple. This year will be number eight. He is a source of wisdom for the PCs, should they choose to seek it.

He is especially flattered to meet and host the presence of a Moshi shugenja, knowing them to be the foremost knowledgible of the mysterious Sun Goddess' ways.

The Five Miko
There are five miko who take care of the Temple under Taro's guidance. All of them are young girls with bright personalities and mischevious grins.

Kara is the smallest. She is bright, firey, and agressive in manner. She sometimes speaks too quickly.

Kona is the tallest. She has an unfortunate deep voice and broad shoulders. She is the strongest of the five and usually handles the hardest tasks for the temple.

Sakura is the kindest. She's quick to smile and very courteous. Sadly, she's also very clumsy and jumpy.

Mizuko is the most inquisitive. She's bookish, shy, and follows the lead of the others. She's deeply interested in the behavior of things and always eager to learn.

Darya is the wisest, or at least she seems that way. Born a mute, Darya is always watching, with a faint smile on her face...