the land is somewhere in mid west of Faerun
it is a human dominated kingdom (Imperial West, IW for short
), but open for other races. the land is VERY famous for adventurers because of the vast hostile land and uncivilized areas
the story start at the capitol, Goriffen Dale (GD). the main factions make up the cities are:
Royal Family
the Palace Mages
the Merchants
the Crown Guards
adventurers
Peasants, small business man, workers
(several secretive guilds)
you two will start adventuring at your respective place, and different task will be assigned. and fear not, you WILL come cross the main group