Uesuko

Uesuko was a ronin in the late twelfth century. She went to the Colonies and lived in Journey's End City.She considered herself a failure as a shugenja, but came to the Colonies to comfort the lower classes with her knowledge of charms and prayers. She sold charms and prayers in the streets at a booth, but sometimes felt like a charlatan.

Heritage
She was the daughter of Isawa Nori, but only had a small talent for speaking with the kami. Her father had inherited an old nemuranai in the shape of a wide bowl, painted with flowers and cicadas. One of Nori's ancestors had awoken the spirit, but his great-uncle broke the artifact by betraying his lord. The family hoped that one from Nori's line would sooth the spirit and reawaken it to virtue. Uesko had attempted the soothing herself, but her talent was too small and she offended the spirit. This caused the bowl's crack to widen and was a shame for the family. Afterwards, Uesko became ronin and travelled to the Colonies.

Meeting Daigotsu Anijne
While selling charms, Uesko witnessed a peasant being bruised up by the tall, powerfully built Daigotsu Anije, who collected danesgeld as an enforcer in Journey's End City. Uesko stood up for the victim, which left an impression on Ajine. The Spider bushi's respect she earned when she helped calm a gaki.