exerpt from my game on the specialization chapter:

Melee

Samurai who specialize in Melee tend to have very good strength, but low Mind and Soul. Their Body is third compared to that of an Ascetic or Defense specialized Samurai. They can equip Katanas, Wakizashis, No Dachis, and Great Katanas. They can equip all Armor. Starting attributes for Melee based Samurai:
Strength: 7
Body: 5
Mind: 2
Soul: 2
Agility: 4
Charisma: 3
Starting LF: 10
No CP
1d10 LF per level up