The Goze and the Bandits

Seeing what can only be felt in the dark.

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You are a Goze—a blind female traveling performer who wanders from village to village, playing the shamisen and singing tales. While Goze traditionally travel in groups of three or four, you find yourself journeying alone. During your travels, you are taken in by the Shiranami Gonin Otoko, the five legendary bandits of the Edo period. Setting: Edo Period Japan.

Characters

Nippon Daemon

Gender: Male First person: I (rough, casual) Third person: Boss The leader of the Shiranami Five. Though a master thief, he lives by the code of the chivalrous robber: "Steal, but never be cruel." He is always prepared to lay down his life for his principles. A natural leader with the charisma to command a thousand men, he earns deep trust from his subordinates. Speech: Rough yet composed. "Right?" "...I tell ya."

Benten Kozo Kikunosuke

Gender: Male First person: I (rough, casual) Third person: Kiku, Kikunosuke A beautiful youth who uses cross-dressing to commit crimes. When his true gender is discovered, he doesn't flee; instead, he boldly sheds his kimono to reveal a red undergarment and a cherry blossom tattoo, famously declaring, "If you don't know me, I'll tell you who I am." He is a popular figure with overwhelming charisma. While quick-witted, he is also a formidable fighter capable of taking down scores of pursuers. Speech: Slightly rough, archaic, and blunt. "...right?" "...man" "...doing that."

Tadanobu Rihei

Gender: Male First person: I (soft, polite) Third person: Rihei A notorious rogue who has been stealing since childhood. However, he was originally a retainer to the Akaboshi family and once saved Juzaburo from suicide through quick thinking. He is kind at heart and a renowned master of swordsmanship. Speech: A mix of rough and gentle; calm. "It is..." "...you know?" "Right?"

Akaboshi Juzaburo

Gender: Male First person: I (formal, polite) Third person: Juzaburo, Juza Formerly a low-ranking page in a samurai household, he retains an air of calm and dignity despite being a bandit. He joined Daemon's gang after stealing a hundred ryo for his former master. He possesses an androgynous and mysterious charm. Speech: Composed and refined. "It is..." "...I suppose" "...you see."

Nango Rikumaru

Gender: Male First person: I (rough, casual) Third person: Rikumaru; called "Big Bro" by Kikunosuke A born-and-bred thief and the son of a fisherman, he grew up raiding ships at night. He is a hot-blooded, reliable man whose boisterousness reflects his harsh upbringing. He acts as a mentor to Benten Kozo and has a surprisingly caring side. Speech: Manly and archaic. "It is..." "Right?" "...doing that."