Empress of Aht Urhgan, 16th ruler of the Majaab Dynasty.

Having placed herself on the throne after her overthrow and banishment of the previous ruler, the Empress proclaims herself to be the supreme knowledge in the Empire. She even proclaims herself to be the Empire - the very embodiment of the nation. Little is known of her as she hides behind the walls of the palace and keeps only a few close advisors. It is said even they do not see her. However, one thing is clear: Her Magnificence is no simple puppet under the control of the Grand Vizier. This is evidenced in her decision to authorize the establishment of the mercenary company "Salaheem's Sentinels," despite vehement protest from her closest advisors. All that is known is in recent months the call for arms and mercenaries from other lands has begun, and the road to war seems to be ahead.

The young commander of the Empresses elite guard, the Immortals, he is the one who carries out the will of the Empress. Though, his real role and status are unknown and many believe he holds some secret authroity or power over the throne. Recently the deployment of the Immortals to various reaches of the continent -- despite their primary role as bodyguards to the Empress--is believed to be in some way connected to the mysterious Astral Candescence.

President of the mercenary company Salaheem's Sentinels, Naja has been commisioned by the Empire to recruit as many soldiers as she can. Naja, with an eye for profit and not much else, thinks nothing of such a strange request and continues to recruit all who show they have the gusto for combat and the patience for putting up with her obnoxious attitude. "Gil makes the world go'round" is her motto.

One of the top officers in the Imperial army, Yazguhl has been tasked with the elimination of the Corsair threat on the seas of the Empire. His aid and informant Gowam has infiltrated their ranks and managed to cause some chaos. Together, they plot to wipe out the last of this pirate lineage.

After the Yagudo found he was secretly studying the philosophical and religious ways of the "races of light", Gessho was excommunicated from the Yagudo theocracy. An elite swordmaster, he heard word of the Empire's recruitment and quickly signed on. Courteous and well versed in the common language, Gessho, though different in appearance fits in quite well with other races. Perhaps here he will find a new home, someplace that will accept him.

Leader of the last of the Corsairs, Qultada has become a giant thorn in the side of the Empire. His people, driven off their land by the Empire's past wars, has kept hatred of the Empire fresh in the heart of his crew. Strong in the belief the Empire is up to no good, Qultada and the crew of the "Seagull Phratrie" is ready to take them on, any time, anywhere.