Have you ever had leftover skill points, and just sunk them into a wonky profession for comedic value? Perhaps you've had a samurai who has to obey tradition and bring his family honor, but what he really wants to do is cut hair in his own salon? How would a youth spent with blades in hand prepare him for the cutting edge of fashion in his retirement?
Sort of like this guy in Vietnam, actually.
I read the news story, and felt inspired. If anyone else creates a PC or NPC based off this guy I want to hear about it! My own tales of the samurai stylist should get rolling as soon as I find a new game, or go back to Society.