Ronins were the people that were once samurais but now that their Lord (the daimyos) lost their land in battle or had died they would become master-less. this meaning that they are now considered as 'Ronins'.

Samurais were the warriors of Japan.They were the fourth ranking on the Japanese feudal system after the daimyos (the nobles).

Shoguns were the military leaders of Japan. they were the people that were in charge and were on the second ranking on the Feudal system.

Daimyos were noble lords of Japan. Daimyos were the land owners and were the masters of the Samurais. Their power depended on the fighting skills of their samurai under their control.

Peasants were the people who were the slaves. Nearly 90% of the population were peasants. Their job was to do the farm work and grow crops. without food, no one could survive so Peasants were considered as very special people.

Artisans were the people who create things like paintings,furniture,decoration etc. they were ranked second last on the feudal system. they wouldn't sell their creations but just make them.

Merchants were the lowest people on the ranking of the feudal system. They were the people who would sell items and were tradesmen. they were considered as the lowest as they did not create the items that they were selling.