The colony is ruled by Lady Tara Briganda-Shay, daughter of two royal bloodlines but not in-line for any throne. She has a permanent Court of Advisors consisting of …

• Commodore Patricia ‘Patch’ Yarbro (F, 1/2orc) - Commander of the Hann Empire Naval Squadron based at Finaroka.
• Balan Bayani (M, Human) oversees the FFTC contracts and incentive schemes in the region, and is the governor’s senior trade advisor.
• Vanta Caratan, (F, Human) wizard and purveyor of Magic Items, is an old school friend of the governor.
• Sir Pawlin Hardthorne (M, Human), Commander of The Golden Billet in Finaroka. Security Advisor.
• Justicar Everard Oldbuck - (M, Halfling), leads the temple of Abadar in Finaroka, and is responsible for tax collection, as well as the proper application of the law throughout the town and its hinterland.

Her full court, for most social and business events also includes …

• Lady Christiana (F, Human), Imperial Visbaroness and source of investment funds.
• Sir Simmik Elrona, (M, 1/2Elf) - Housing Magnate.
• Lord Croston, (M, Human) leader of Goldendawn (the original Venture Company) and Ruler of Croston.
• Jade Shay, (F, 1/2Elf) member of Goldendawn (the original Venture Company) and cousin to The Governor.