Ronin

Ronin are landless samurai wandering around Japan who can be hired as foot soldiers.

Ronin can be found by random chance and if there is one or more groups avalible for hire it will appear as an icon on top of the screen. Chances of finding Ronin can be increased using the "Recruit Ronin" button next to your Master of Arms. Ronin are recruited under the "Recuit Retinues" screen.

When a clan is defeated the remaining army's and that clans leader will then turn into Ronin.