Mud Slide Meetings.

Turning rapidly at the sound of running feet, Chitter bares his teeth in preparation for combat. He silently gives thanks to Yesterday that he was wearing his heavy armor as he rolls up onto the balls of his feet and plans his attack.

Mechanics

Insight Rank / Reflexes:
Dice Roll: 4d10e^3z
d10 Results: 1, 2, 8 (Total = 11)

Initiative (11)

Using school ability: Speed of the Rat, to reroll and take the better of the two:

Insight Rank / Reflexes:
Dice Roll: 4d10e^3z
d10 Results: 6, 8, 5 (Total = 19)

Initiative (19)

Banditos (13,11,15)
They didnt look anything special, both of the blades were crude at best, and the bow of the archer looked like it was made of fresh wood, likely only useful for maybe a season.

Whatever could be said of Rin, both positive and negative, it could not be denied that in such engagements as this she knew the extent of her reach and her duties. It could hardly be made more clear as she pronounced judgement on the bandits who had attacked them. "Lay down your weapons and you will be given a swift death for your crimes of banditry!"

Of course, a Magistrate of her bearing was nothing if not willing to show her conviction as the No-dachi flashed out with effortless grace from her opening wide stance pose. Her skill was easily noted with the blade as she put her slender weight into it as she followed through with her strike and returned once more to the wide legged stance with the lengthy blade held low with hands well spaced along the handle.

Intimidation(Control) (17)
Kenjutsu/Agility (26)
Damage if hit (29)

The ratling charges the archer, closing the range before the would-be ambusher can actually get a shot off. He lunges at the bandit with a shriek and his mouth wide, searching for a good location to sink his teeth in.

Mechanics

Jiujutsu / Agility:
Dice Roll: 6d10e^3z
d10 Results: 6, 7, 10, 9 (Total = 32)

Attack (32)

Dice Roll: 5d10e^2z
d10 Results: 7, 8 (Total = 15)

Damage (15)

(For when Chiyo will be able to join the battle - which I presume would be after the 'surprise-round':

Init (11))

The first man all but withers before the Scorpions large blade. While he might alive, thats about all that could be said as he fell to the ground. The Archer dropped his bow, sending the arrow flying uselessly into the air. Scrabbling for purchance he pulled out his rough wood club from his obi and swung at the rat(hit then dmg) (15,8) and the other bushi struck out at the fox (18,9)

Chitter scoffs as he easily side-steps the bandit's sluggish attack, and bites the archer again. Didn't even touch my armor. He smiles a slightly bloody smile as he draws back and can't resist the opportunity to taunt their opponents some. "Attacking us wasn't the wisest choice you've made today. It may be your last, though."

He worried slightly about the attack on the Kitsune, not being sure of how well she could handle herself, but spared no attention for the Scorpion. The magistrate clearly knew how to handle her no-dachi, judging from the other bandit's cries of agony.

Mechanics

Jiujutsu / Agility:
Dice Roll: 6d10e^3z
d10 Results: 10, 10, 4, 1, 6 (Total = 31)

Attack (31)

Dice Roll: 5d10e^2z
d10 Results: 9, 9 (Total = 18)

Damage (18)

~as the 2nd round goes, and the Ratling bites once more...~

The archer drops to the ground. Perhaps still alive, but with the blood flowing from his wounds he likely wont be that way long. With some level of dread the remaining bandits eyes shift to the Scorpion samurai.

Their refusal to surround left no room for pause as Rin's no-dachi sung once more as it cleaved the air with an audible whine. The long slender blade, honed as sharp as a katana's edge, sought out it's prey once more as the final judgement was given in accord with the laws penned by Soshi in centuries long past.

Kenjutsu/Agility (42)
Damage (26)

The strike makes him the least injured of the men... but that wasnt saying much as his own weapon fell from his hands and he rather crumpled to the ground.