The Path's Hierarchy of Sins
1. Hunting Worthy Game
When hunting, the Yautja must be sure that his prey is considered game, and legit to kill. Sometimes the Hunter will equal the odds (not using the shoulder cannon or some other weapon). Worthy game must fill the following criteria: can defend itself and/or is able to kill the hunter himelf, of age (killing children is considered the height of bad manners), and unwilling to be hunted (what honor is there in killing one that wants to die?)
2. Failing in the Hunt
If the Yautja falls in his hunt he usually takes his own life, preferring to die rather than to live in shame. However, some cowards prefer to live in obscurity rather than die. This is considered to be dishonorable and suicide is then "assisted" by an Arbitrator.
3. Claiming the Kill of Another Hunter
To take the trophy of another Yautja, living or dead, is considered to be a great insult. For example, two Unblooded Yautja go on their first hunt. One Yautja take on an alien and both are mortally wounded. While the wounded hunter is dying, the other hunter conveniently finishes off the alien and claims the kill as his own, abandoning the wounded Yautja. This is the most embarrasing crime, and the hardest to prove.
4. Muder of Another Yautja
To kill another Yautja intentionally. This excludes self- defense and killing a foe in a wrestling match to settle a dispute (see below). This is the worst crime.
Most of these crimes are obvious, and are dealt with by an Arbitrator. However, sometimes when each party is accusing the other, the case is resolved by a wrestling match. Usually this is only to the knock out or off ring, but in the case of one side accusing another of claiming the kill of another, if is to the death. the most ocmmon reasons for a match is as follows, with the first as the most common: Right to hunt, right for hunting grounds, to settle a petty dispute, to reclaim honor, and claiming the kill of another.
For the most obvious or heinous crimes an Arbitrator is called in. he represents the Judge, Jury, and Executioner. They are usually are an honored one who has shown justified rulings before, and there is no appeal for his decisions. There are a few subtle differences between the normal hunter and the Arbitrator.
