How much money does my character make?
The following is a good rule of thumb to determine how much income your character makes per year, before expenses. A starting character should begin with the number listed in parentheses after the income listed (this is roughly one month's pay, rounded down) and can be assumed to have four times that in savings if he really needs it. The Wealth advantage can provide an additional month's pay for every point taken. The Gentry advantage is a bit more complicated, and will be discussed elswhere. If multiple salaries apply to a single character, simply take the largest salary and increase it by five per cent for every other applicable salary.
Some professions list "Undiscovered" in their description. These are professions that depend upon fame and notoriety to gain a truly substantial salary. The salary listed is for a character who has his foot in the door, but is not truly famous yet. Those who have become famous will make easily triple the listed amount, sometimes more.
Yes, samurai have a lot of money. They rule Rokugan. They typically have no financial problems. If you want financial difficulty, play a heimin or eta.
Samurai Professions
Crab Clan Seeker - 36,000 Hk/yr. (3000 Hk starting)
Crab Clan Shugenja - 43,200 Hk/yr. (3600 Hk starting)
Crab Clan Engineer - 90,000 Hk/yr.+ (7500 Hk starting)
Crab Clan Merchant - 72,000 Hk/yr. (6000 Hk starting)
Crab Clan Witch Hunter - 30,600 Hk/yr. (2550 Hk starting*)
Crane Clan Programmer/Executive - 72,000 Hk/yr.+ (6000 Hk starting)
Crane Clan Artist (Undiscovered) - 28,800 Hk/yr.+ (2400 Hk starting*)
Crane Clan Iron Warrior/Yojimbo - 54,000 Hk/yr. (4500 Hk starting)
Crane Clan Courtier - 64,800 Hk/yr. (5400 Hk starting)
Crane Clan Shugenja - 64,800 Hk/yr. (5400 Hk starting)
Dragon Clan Kitsuki Detective - 36,000 Hk/yr. (3000 Hk starting)
Dragon Clan Tetsukai - 36,000 Hk/yr. (3000 Hk starting*)
Dragon Clan Hidden Samurai - As cover profession, + 1000 Hk/yr.
Dragon Clan Outsider/Ise Zumi - None (start with 1d10 X 1000 Hk, divided by 2*)
Lion Clan Actor (Undiscovered) - 28,800 Hk/yr.+ (2400 Hk starting)
Lion Clan Soldier/Bushi - 43,200 Hk/yr. (3600 Hk starting)
Lion Clan Sodan/Senzo or Shugenja - 46,800 Hk/yr. (3900 Hk starting)
Lion Clan Reporter (Any media) - 50,400 Hk/yr.+ (4200 Hk starting)
Mantis Clan Imperial Family Member - 72,000 Hk/yr. (6000 Hk starting)
Mantis Clan Sailor - 28,800 Hk/yr. (2400 Hk starting*)
Mantis Clan Shugenja - 43,200 Hk/yr. (3600 Hk starting)
Mantis/Wasp Clan Imperial Guardsman - 50,400 Hk/yr. (4200 Hk starting)
Phoenix Clan Shugenja - 46,800 Hk/yr. (3900 Hk starting)
Phoenix Clan Yojimbo - 36,000 Hk/yr. (3000 Hk/yr. starting)
Phoenix Clan Inquisitor - 54,000 Hk/yr. (4500 Hk starting)
Scorpion Clan Programmer - 54,000 Hk/yr. (4500 Hk starting)
Scorpion Clan Courtier - 54,000 Hk/yr. (4500 Hk starting)
Scorpion Clan Enforcer - 39,600 Hk/yr. (3300 Hk starting)
Scorpion Clan Shugenja - 36,000 Hk/yr. (3000 Hk starting)
Scorpion Clan Saboteur/Spy - 46,800 Hk/yr. (3900 Hk starting)
Unicorn Clan Magistrate - 32,400 Hk/yr.+ (2700 Hk starting)
Unicorn Clan Battle Maiden TAC - 39,600 Hk/yr. (3300 Hk starting)
Unicorn Clan Emissary - 54,000 Hk/yr. (4500 Hk starting)
Unicorn Clan Black Marketeer - variable, about 46,800 Hk/yr. (3900 Hk starting)
Cricket Clan Gambler - 43,200 Hk/yr. (3600 Hk starting)
Snail Clan Philosopher - 28,800 Hk/yr. (2400 Hk starting)
Lobster Clan Sailor - 28,800 Hk/yr. (2400 Hk starting)
Bee Clan Soldier - 32,400 Hk/yr. (2700 Hk starting)
Dog Clan Bodyguard - 32,400 Hk/yr. (2700 Hk starting*)
Monkey Clan Guerrilla - 36,000 Hk/yr. (300 Hk starting)
Hare Clan Actor (Undiscovered) - 28,800 Hk/yr.+ (2400 Hk starting*)
Centipede Clan Priestess - 32,400 Hk/yr. (2700 Hk starting)
Dragonfly Clan Psychic Advisor - 36,000 Hk/yr. (3000 Hk starting)
Fox Clan Shugenja - 46,800 Hk/yr. (3900 Hk starting)
Falcon Clan Ghosthunter - 32,400 Hk/yr. (2700 Hk starting)
Tortoise Clan Diplomat - 43,200 Hk/yr. (3600 Hk starting)
Seppun Secret Guardsman - 32,400 Hk/yr. (2700 Hk starting)
Miya Herald - 43,200 Hk/yr. (3600 Hk starting)
Emerald Magistrate - +10% income
Imperial Ambassador - +10% income
Family/Clan Magistrate - +5% income (except those such as Seekers or other magistrates, for whom this is already calculated in)
Non-samurai professions
Heimin/Eta Laborer (ditch digger, construction worker) - 12,600 Hk/yr. (1000 Hk starting)
Heimin Skilled Worker (plumber, secretary, electrician) 21,600 Hk/yr. (1800 Hk starting)
Heimin Professional (Programmer, Architect, Teacher) 36,000 Hk/yr. (3000 Hk starting)
Heimin Law Enforcement Officer - 25,200 Hk/yr. (2100 Hk starting)
Heimin Eta Unskilled Job (waiter, clerk, bag-boy) 7,200 Hk/yr. (600 hk starting)
Heimin Skilled Professional (Doctor, Lawyer, Advertising Exec) 57,600 Hk/yr. (4800 Hk starting)
Heimin Artist (Undiscovered) 9000 Hk/yr. (750 Hk starting*)
Scorpion Clan Geisha - 30,600 Hk/yr. (2550 Hk starting)
Heimin Professional Athlete (Undiscovered) - 25,200 Hk/yr. (2100 Hk starting)
Locust Terrorist (Technician) - 12,960 Hk/yr. (7776 Hk starting)
Locust Terrorist (Thug) - 18,000 Hk/yr. (1500 Hk)
+ Promotions bring much higher salaries; typical rewards for a job well done.
*sure, you're poor. But it's not about the money.
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