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PART 3     “Tough Talk”                                   The group of civilians maintains a safe distance,
                                                                all laughing and joking, yet never approach the PC
         Location: Akita Prefecture, Akita
                                                                (s).  Passersby weave between the rude fellows on
            The sun rises on a beautiful winter day.  The       their way about their business.  Local officials finally
         light dances off the snow covered grass.  The PC(s)    show up and disperse the group
         have traversed the frosty terrain and travelled to the
         metropolis of Akita where they are down the street     PART 3     “The Armorer”
         from the Armorer.                                      Location: Akita Prefecture, Akita
            The city is just coming alive with a few people        The PC(s) have finally made it to the Armorer.
         walking the street.  As the PC(s) walk toward the      The smell of newly crafted armor hits the nose of the
         Armorer, a voice calls to them from an alley.  They    PC(s)  as the door flings a waft of air in their face.  A
         turn to see a sort old man carrying a large sack over   bearded, old rugged man stands at the desk inspect-
         his shoulder.  He approaches the group with a limp     ing a piece of armor.  He is tall and sturdy looking
         and a smile.                                           for his age.  He redirects his focus to his customers.
                             OLD MAN                                                ARMORER

         Excuse me, but can you all give me a hand?  This is     You’ve come a long way from the compound.  How
          everything I own as my wife just passed away from                       can I help you?
          Tuberculosis.  I’m moving just up the road, and am
          very tired.  These things are so very heavy.  I have   GM NOTE: The PC(s) should state their business.
            nothing to give you, but my gratitude, but you      The total for the items will be 500 Hansatsu.  Barter-
             know… humans helping humans, right?                ing is possible, but not required utilizing the PhB at-
            The old man let’s out a phlegm-filled cough and     tribute.  After the Armorer and PC(s) reach an agree-
         wipes his nose on his sleeve.  He gives the PC(s) an   ment in price.
         apologetic smile.                                                          ARMORER

         GM NOTE: The PC(s) should determine how they            Well, I’ve got some good news and bad news.  The
         want to deal with the old man either help him or not.    good news is, you can have all the items today.  The
                                                                  bad news is I do not have all of the items in stock,
         Guide the PC(s) on a path to the old man’s house.      and won’t until later.  I’m getting a shipment in some
         They will only be thanked in the kindest way.  Award     time this afternoon that will contain a set of Kote,
         x2 Fame Points if the PC(s) assist the Old Man.          two Men, and a Tare to complete your order.  You
                                                                 can hang out a for a couple hours, check out Akita,
            After the ordeal the old man the PC(s) hear           and come back when the items get here.  I have to
         laughter coming from behind them.  They turn to see     close up shop, to go pick up some new supplies, but
         five civilian men scoffing at them from across the            I’ll be back before the shipment arrives.
         street.                                                GM NOTE: The PC(s) may explore the city of Akita.
                         STREET THUG #1                         PART 4      “Off the Beaten Path”

         Ha! Who is that, your grandpa?  Hahaha!  The Yaka-     Location: Akita Prefecture, Akita
             ma are nothing more than baggage handlers.
                         STREET THUG #2                            It is getting late in the lively town of Akita.  The
                                                                PC(s) have been wandering the town enjoying the
          Hahaha!  Hey! Why don’t you carry my sack too!
                                                                sites (if applicable, getting into some mischief).
            They continue hurling insults at the PC(s) poking   Weaving their way through a crowded section of
         fun at them until one takes a few steps forward.       town, they turn a corner and walk down a tight alley
                         STREET THUG #1                         way.
           Yeah, that’s what the Yakama are good for.  That        The hustle and bustle of the city seems to disap-
           and nights of passion!  Hey, why don’t you come
         here and I’ll give you something to carry home.  Ha-   pear, and for some strange reason it seems as though
          haha!  Better yet, why don’t you just give me your    sound is muffled.  Through the opposite end of the
                    money and we’ll call it even.               alley the group can see their destination point; the

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