Shinjo Osema

Shinjo Osema was a student of the Shinjo Dojo and was offered the position of sensei three times, but each time he refused, choosing to follow the path of a magistrate instead. During the early days of the reign of Toturi I many proud Shinjo rode forth as magistrates to bring justice across the lands, but their pride was shattered when the Unicorn Clan Champion Shinjo Yokatsu and many of the magistrates were revealed to be Kolat. Some people speculated that Yokatsu had manipulated Toturi into giving the Unicorn the duty of protecting laws to increase the power of the Kolat, and the Shinjo magistrates were now looked upon in fear and disgust. Osema felt that it was his duty to restore the tarnished image of his fellow magistrates. He would never take a bribe, and would never let a crime go unpunished, his dedication to justice was absolute and untiring. He always kept his eyes open for any Kolat machinations, and although the Kolat were aware of his crusade, they merely found it amusing. His zealous dedication made him a paranoid man with few allies, and did not pose a true threat to their activities. (Samurai p. 69)