Tau Mei

Overview
A political organization of wealthy merchants and investors which was formed in the High Seas Archipelago during the Colonization Era.
Goals
To achieve secured deals and influence in the chaotic Archipelago. This includes securing the exotic resources located here, industrializing it to meet their needs, increase trade and production, etc. 
Who are they? 
Mostly wealthy investors from The Continent, entrepreneurs, merchants, with a decent share of Air and Water Genasi trying to take advantage of the new trade influx.
Leaders and Command Structure
Ran by a board of several investors who try to keep their names quiet due to resistance from some of the native Genasi, they have large sway among The Continent and in The Outpost . 
Operations
As at their heart they are an alliance of merchants they have very deep pockets and rely on mostly mercenaries for their dirty work, preferring to simply use money to accomplish their goals.

Type

Political, Confederation