Hey anyone who may be reading, I've posted some info about the races and species of Ithea (though the list isn't exhaustive). 

[@ethanjory] Glad to see you think so! 

[@Dead Cruiser] You'll essentially be playing characters that are paying a debt to the North Astorian Company, a joint-stock trading company who controls (or has their hands in) most trade throughout the world. They call themselves a guild in common parlance, but are much more than that. They have a tight strange hold on a number of industries and enforcers that do their bidding. Some noble houses are indebted to the company, as well. Others have a stock in the company and thus have a vested interest. 

Because of this it's assumed that your characters already have at least some combat or other such experiences that would make them valuable to the company as a contracted mercenary (for lack of a better word). However, this is pretty flexible. Your characters will serve as "indentured mercenaries" working on behalf of the company (if you all so choose). What that means will become more evident at the beginning of the campaign. I've added some info about races and species, and I have a ton more info. If you have any specific questions please feel free to ask me!