Dorran Terrendest Age - 20 Nationality – Akurad Empire Bio – A child of an class family, Dorran is an adventurer that can’t sit still for long and hates his upbringing.  Dorran is cheerful, charismatic, and easygoing, but he is also somewhat introspective and has a passion for art and writing.  All Dorran needs for himself is a place to go and a new experience to anticipate, and as a result he’s very generous, often giving everything he’s got to help a friend.  Although he’s skilled at combat, Dorran only enjoys fighting as a sport and dislikes wars in general.
	Coell Araki Age - 19 Nationality – Jhyrindal Bio – Coell became an orphan at a young age when her parents were killed, consumed by the mind-altering substances they abused.  Lacking an effective parental figure, Coell has always been very independent and dislikes getting help from others.  She’s used to having to prove herself to others, and still tries to do so, often accepting tasks that she later doesn’t think she’s capable of completing.
	Jeannegarde Ifraine Age - 23 Nationality – Bridana Bio – Jeanne is a Bridanese scholar who expects perfection of herself in everything she feels is important – to this end, she has put most of her focus into her academic science research, martial arts, and marksmanship.  Jeanne is very introspective and can be hard on herself when she fails.  She's a very forward-thinking individual that won't let anything stand between her and any goal she sets for herself.
	Teorand Halfanyl Age - 35 Nationality –Esteria Bio – Teorand is a son of a noble family in Esteria and is just returning from his Journey, a prerequisite to becoming a Bishop.  Like most nobles in Esteria, Teorand has been well learned in most traditional academic areas including history, sciences, languages, and economics, and also in fencing and basic unarmed combat.  Teorand upholds the Esterian virtues of honor and morality perfectly and will give anything he can to help those in need.  While he believes in the value of tradition, Teorand’s observations during his Journey prompted him to wonder if some of the ancient’s artifacts could indeed have useful purposes, and if some who salvage aren’t automatically sinners as a result.
	Elena Moire Age - 27 Nationality – Insignia Bio – A SUO soldier sent to the mainland for her first real assignment - to hunt down a dangerous Commando Corps traitor. Elena is a cunning combatant, who serves her duties to the Insignia with less arrogance than many of the SUO.  She rarely displays any emotion and will do any job asked of her by Insignia with a deadly resolve.
	Mirian D’Engle Age - 26 Nationality – Akurad Empire Bio – Mirian is an intelligent linguistics scholar who’s excited with the prospect of being one of the few successful female scholars in Akurad.  Currently working for an esteemed professor, Mirian takes her job very seriously, and she hopes to someday decipher the texts of the ancients to learn more about their history.  Mirian is often seen as tranquil, compassionate, and quiet, but she doesn’t allow herself to be pushed around.
	Trevor McMillian Age - 17 Nationality – unknown Bio – Trevor was found outside of a small town in Akurad and was cared for by a family in town.  No one knows where he came from, but he appears to have gone through some traumatic event that still haunts him.  Though he is disturbed and doesn’t speak often, Trevor is very polite and generous.  Given his mysterious past, Trevor's culture has made his morals and values seem almost alien to most Islinasians, and few truly understand him.
	Mojero Calirast Age - unknown Nationality – unknown Bio – Few know much or anything at all about Calirast, as he seems to go out of his way to remain unnoticed.  His existence is only a rumor, even in the highest of circles.  He has not been seen since he single-handedly dispatched most of an elite Elementalist Diving Team before finally being captured, more than 50 years ago.  What has happened to him since, and whether or not he is still alive, is unknown.
	Randolph Age - 26 Nationality – unknown Bio - Randolph was rescued by Coell deep underneath the Aridius Chasm ruin.  According to him, he is trying to eliminate a radical group which has an outpost in Aridius.  However, he is also very manipulative and secretive, and his true objectives are not known.
	Yehani Age - 21 Nationality – Jhyrindal Bio – Yehani was born to historian mother and father in Jhyrindal and has always been captivated by stories of the ancients.  It’s her desire to join the Salvaging Company and find the relics she’s always heard about.  Yehani has a strong sense of duty to her country and opposes the recent movement for the globalization of Jhyrindalian economy.
	Asa Age - 18 Nationality – Jhyrindal Bio – Asa is the apprentice and son of a machinist who’s intrigued by Dune Ships but thinks they can be made even better by incorporating the knowledge of the ancients.  Asa is very well-mannered and polite, despite his lower class upbringing. Kamir Rihamat Dulien Age – 41 Nationality - Jhyrindal Leader of a Salvaging Company team based in Yumasas.  Experienced and tolerant of foreigners, but stern and strict.  Reckless, but effective.
	High Hadien Kirral Alsnova Age – 22 Nationality – Jhyrindal Salvaging Company officer under Kamir Dulien.  By-the-book, has some prior military experience.  Intelligent, cautious, and very talented, but, as he is young, not very experienced. Geron Thaldimar Age – 49 Nationality – Bridana Retired SP (Bridanese army special forces), now works as a mercenary for hire.  His tracking ability and combat prowess are unrivaled, and consequently his services are reserved for high priority targets – and high-paying clients. Adril Gedhart Age – 34 Nationality – Esteria Businessman and childhood friend of Teorand’s.  With the bounty on Teorand as a heretic, Adril hopes to collect and gain some influence in the Church – however, his childhood friendship with Teorand forces him to use less direct methods.