SHIGEKO'S DOSSIER: Sharp's (P40) cousin is older, wiser and more prosperous - possibly because his patron is Shosuro Hyobu herself (P1, G9). I have encouraged him to try to exert some control over his venal kinsman, but to no avail. I can only hope that Sharp will learn from example.
Subtle is also an exporter, but unlike his brother he transports his goods by land, taking them through Beiden Pass to the east, and then into the heart of Rokugan. He moves a great many goods, but his primary interests are sake, silks, timber and fine ceramics.