Editing /tg/ Custom L5R Minor Clans (section)

==Customs==
The Hedgehog Clans live quite humbly for a clan, due mostly to their lack of wealth – though they also try to remain close to nature and avoid unnecessary frivolity. They see themselves as the protectors and helpers of the lower order of Rokugan, which their minor status helps remind them of.  At home the Hedgehog live simply and close to nature, trying to foster diligence in their students. Many Hedgehog samurai serve in various capacities to members of other clans – they excel at tracking which makes them popular as hunting guides and as assistants to Emerald Magistrates. Though not particularly sociable, they also tend to have more contacts among the peasant class than other samurai might have. The loyalty of a Hedgehog is widely noted, which is another reason they make such good law enforcers – they are very difficult to bribe, since there is not much they want aside from helping others. As fighters the Hedgehog are solid and uncomplaining, often fighting cautiously but rarely giving ground – their training also emphasizes toughness. Hedgehog Samurai are expected to be able to travel long and hard without complaint, and are often noted by their employers to seem little troubled by disease or exhaustion. Many Hedgehog find formal courts very disorienting, and the clan does not get much exposure, relying on other minor clans to help them train courtiers. They invariably tend to come off as rustic and simple in these settings – the Hedgehog are most comfortable in the village, farms and forests of Rokugan. Though they do not have the innate spiritual connection to nature of the Kitsune, they have a deep respect for it and are often uncomfortable around cruelty towards animals - many Hedgehog find it difficult not to speak up if they see a dog or horse being beaten. Some see their direct and humble natures somewhat dishonorable, but others approve of such firm loyalty and duty.