Askari, Inc.

Based out of Zanzibar, Askari, Inc. works across Eastern Africa, and occasionally beyond, to provide superhuman assistance for a reasonable fee. Founded by Whitestone and Dragonhand, former mercenaries turned superheroes, Askari seeks to distinguish itself from the Exchange and big multinational mercenary firms like Brande Management. They do so by selling loyal, skilled superhuman services to clients with the understanding that they will not be used for criminal or unethical endeavors. Askari also lends out superhuman employees to assist local authorities and private citizens for free, or at greatly reduced fees, for worthy causes. This is part of Askari, Inc.’s forward-thinking methodology: if they can help improve the region, everyone benefits. While Whitestone and Dragonhand leave much of the regular “hero-for-hire” jobs to their employees these days, they still occasionally take to the field for important jobs.
An albino himself, Whitestone is very concerned with the killing of those with his condition in Tanzania and other nations by those seeking to harvest their bodies for use in dark magic rituals. He provides protection to various sanctuaries for persecuted albinos at no cost. His partner Dragonhand is a Tanzanian son of a diplomat who was trained by the famed Master Lee of Freedom City before returning home to his native country.
Other regular members of Askari, Inc. include the “Sisters of Shadow,” a duo consisting of Mellony Squire, an exScotland Yard detective and UK expatriate with a demonic hand, and her regular partner Chandra Singh, a half-Indian half-Bantu martial artist and mistress of the sword. In addition, the group employs various young mutants, mystics, and other superhumans seeking to make a living while still helping people.