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Bountiful Venture Company

Overview

The Bountiful Venture Company is a finance and venture capital firm based out of Almas, Andoran They are one of the two primary sponsors of the colonization effort on the island of Ancorato, the other being the government of Andoran itself. The company's main interest appears to be purely financial, seeking to establish a profitable foothold in the resource-rich, unexplored lands of ancient Azlant. They were responsible for the entire recruitment process for the expedition, screening and interviewing all potential colonists.

Goals and Motivations

The company's stated goal is the establishment of a successful and profitable colony, Talmandor's Bounty. They seek to exploit the natural resources of Ancorato and potentially uncover valuable Azlanti relics and lore that can be sold for a profit.

However, their refusal to involve the Pathfinder Society in the expedition suggests they may have ulterior motives or a desire to keep any discoveries exclusively for themselves.

Known Operations & Assets

  • Colonial Expeditions: The company has financed and organized at least two separate expeditions to Ancorato.
  • Recruitment: They manage the selection and vetting of all colonists joining the expedition.
  • Assets:

Known Members & Employees

History

The Bountiful Venture Company has a recent but significant history tied to the exploration of Azlant.

  • The First Expedition: The company's first attempt to establish a colony on Ancorato ended in failure. The details of this failure are not widely known among the colonists of the second wave, representing a significant information gap.
  • The Second Expedition: Learning from their previous attempt, the company launched a second, larger expedition aboard the Peregrine. This expedition includes the player characters and a new leadership team.

Plot Hooks & Questions

  • What exactly caused the first expedition to fail? Was it a natural disaster, hostile creatures, or internal strife?
  • Who are the executives and decision-makers for the company back in Almas? What is their reputation?
  • Why are they so secretive and unwilling to work with the Pathfinder Society? Are they hiding a major discovery, or do they have a darker reason for their secrecy?
  • What are the specific terms of the company's contract with the colonists? What share of any profits or discoveries is the company entitled to?