Byakko

Byakko was the Mantis captain of the Tarabako, a three-masted kobune ship. He was fifth cousin to Mantis Clan Champion Yoritomo, and the two spent a fair amount of time together as boys. He was fiercely loyal to his cousin and desperate for his approval. Yoritomo assigned Lady Aguri, a young but gifted shugenja adopted by his uncle, to watch over Byakko and keep him out of trouble. Byakko had much more interest in exploration than in piracy, and he hoped to map the coast of a rumored land in the south, filled with vast deserts, endless coral reefs, and savage creatures.