Mozoko

Mozoko was the maid of Otomo Banu. She was a plump, smiling woman who dressed in simple, homespun garments and had an unremarkable face. Banu came to every winter court with her, and the heimin listened while she was working, telling everything to Banu. She creeped into rooms while daimyo were away, rifling through their possessions so that Banu could appear clever and well informed. Mozoko would rather die than sully her master's name should she be caught while poking about where she should not be.