Broken Guard

Band of mercenaries led by the ronin Saigorei. Many members are former Akodo retainers. Their name is a reference to what they have become and what they do best --anti-cavalry combat. Every member must donate a part of their income to a command fund for the group's support during hard times. No memeber is allowed to engage in banditry or other crimes. They allow ashigaru into their otokodate which has made them popular with the common man. (Wolf p. 55)