Let us define the staff and determine the plans of our villa here.
This is a bit overdue, so I figured I might as well plunge in first to get the ball rolling. Here are some proposed additions. Comments and/or objections are both welcome.
Household Staff
Haruko - House Mistress and Midwife
Manages the staff and organisation of the household (salaries, accounting, aquiring supplies, list tasks to be accomplished such as repairs to the roof etc. etc.). Retired Geisha, so one of he duties is to act as host to guests while we are away on business. Also acts as an accomplished Midwife and Nanny. We lend her to other households if they need a midwife in case of emergency. Her other duty is to keep us abreast of the happenings in the rich quarter of the city via her former contacts with the geisha Houses and her current contacts with the other House Mistresses in the area.
Taysuke - Masseur
This blind old man is constantly shaking with Parkinson's, but when performing his duties as a masseurs his hands become steady and sure.
Taki - Apprentice Masseur and Errand Boy
Taki is Tysuke's son, and about 15 years old. He is a devout youth, spend hours in worship of his Ancestors. When not activly spending time learning the Art of Massaging, Taki is drafted as an errand boy by the Haruko the House Mistress.
Masanobu - Gardner, Doorman and Handyman
His duties consists in tending the grounds and answering the gate when visitors arrive. He must maintain the Bamboo Forest, the various gardens, the Zen Garden and all outer pavillions. When Kitsu Hajime is away from Toshi Ranbo (the new Capital of Rokugan), it is Masanobu who must maintain the Temple to the Ancestors. Masanobu also has some talents as a handyman and is frequently asked to accomplish minor repairs and improvements around the household. When major landsacping project are underway, it is Masanobu who directs the work crews.
Tetsui - Cook
Skillful cook, with a speciality in the Phoenix culinary arts. A very shy person who is almost never seen outside the kitchen or the servant's pavillion. Sometimes seen wandering the gardens at night, especially when the moon is full and the sky is clear.
Nozomi - Maid
Petite peasant maid, but with good manners. Main task is to keep the houshold tidy, but will also assist Tetsui and serve food during meal time.