Good Organizations:

-The Adventurers: Started by Johnny Thunder, the legendary Adventurer, their goal is to recover all the treasure in the world, for the world. They started a large museum and several newspapers to show the treasures they have found. Adventurers work with each other and enjoy a high success rate. Few others have been so successful in recovery then they. You may join them.

-The Natives: The Natives of the Jungle do not like outsiders, but are friendly with the Adventurers. Natives are playful people, but take that to war in defense of their inheritance. They know of most of the treasure in the region, and will not remove it. They will also not guide you, unless, of course, someone evil is trying to get at it. You may not join them.

-The Sherpas: The Sherpas are herders in the mountains, in charge of protecting the people and animals up in this climate. They are enemies of the hunters and most villians up in the Himalayas. A Sherpa is happy to guide you through the mountains, around dangers and even towards treasures. Their ranks are few, but they know what they are doing. You may not join them

-The Villagers: India's rebelling villages are enemies of the Maharaja, and desire freedom. They've put together a secret rebellion to make that happen. Rebels use elephants and rely on speed to not get caught. They also work with free elephants and herd them. This rebellion, while relatively new, has been faced with defeat many, many times. You may not join them.

Evil Organizations:

Kingdoms and Empires
-Empire of Xi'an: Ruled by the evil Emperor Wu Chang with his huge army of Guards, they are after all the hidden treasures of China, including of Marco Polo, the Mongols, and the ancient Emperors. At the center is the Dragon Fortress, a massive castle where Wu Chang rules from. This empire is extremely evil, and is hated by many of its subjects. You may join them.

-Indian Kingdom: The Kingdom is ruled by the Maharaja Lallu, who controls several villages of India brutally. A tyrant, he only maintains power thanks to his guards, who use Elephants in battle usually. Lallu demands any treasures found by the villagers belong to him, as well as their sacred artifacts. They rebel against him and continously fail. You may join them.

Big Game Hunters:
-Cunningham's Hunters: Led by Mr. Cunningham, a big-game hunter, they consist mainly well of unscrupulous hunters, using illegal methods. While not very important, they have hunted down several rare species of elephant, as well as some supposed mythical creatures in Greece. They always could use some money, mainly to upgrade their equipment. You may join them.

- Yeti Hunters!: Recently, Ngan Pa the Yeti Hunter, legendary in his cruelty with the beasts, began hiring a group of hunters to help him dominate the Himalayas. Unlike other hunter groups, while they do want the Yeti pelts and skins, they also wish to control the mountains. A common tactic is to use tricks to waylay travelers, and then steal from them. You may not join them.

Criminial Groups:
-Lords of Gold: The 'Lords of Gold' is a nickname for a group led by Sam Sinister (who calls himself Lord Sinister), and are after any treasure anywhere. His group consists of several criminals such as his sister, constantly opposes the Adventurers. They have been to nearly every region where treasure can be found, and have a huge collection of it. You can join them.

-Neo-Conquistadors: Dedicated to 'conquering' the treasure of the south, they are led by disgraced Senor Palomar. Palomar, Spanish, began to gather a group of bandits and use them to raid. They then travelled southwest, into the mountains, where they stole several valuable artifacts. Now they are attempting to do the same in the Amazon. You can join them.

-Oriental Pirate Fleet: The collected group of former mercenaries, pirates, and raiders under the command of Admiral Xeng Li, former captain in the navy of the Empire of Xi'an. After a mission to raid an ancient Indian temple, he bought the loyalty of many former comrades and enemies alike. Xeng Li focuses his operations in the Asian seas, but has greater ambitions. You may not join them.

Villains' Alliance:

A newly formed group, this group is an alliance between several evil factions: Cunningham's Hunders, the Yeti Hunters, the Lords of Gold, and the Oriental Pirate Fleet. Both the Maharaja and Emperor have so far declined to join, and Senor Palomar does not want to join anything with Sam Sinister in it. They are led by "Lord" Sam Sinister, who has an evil plot, like most villains.

Their plans, or existance, are not known to anyone but the members of the allied organizations.