The MAPS

In 2004, the major resorts of the Maldives approved a solution: the Maldives Autonomous Police Superheroes (MAPS), a small private police force of super-powered mercenaries paid for by the resorts and other wealthy islanders. It operates with the full support of the Maldives government. MAPS’ first encounter with a supervillain attack in 2005 left two members dead, but the attackers driven off. MAPS leaves street crime to the regular police and stays on call in the island paradise to deal with major threats. Because of their presence, no such threat has appeared since 2011.
Membership in MAPS fluctuates as staff comes and goes with some frequency. Its roster runs the gamut from clear-eyed world travelers to broken-down second-stringers or fugitives trying to make a place in the world. MAPS members tend not to be as heroically motivated as heroes in other super-groups. Being mercenaries, they work to make a living first, followed (maybe) by other causes.
The current membership of MAPS includes the following:
JOHNNY DELTA Johnny Delta is the current captain of the team. Johnny is 28 years old and more enthusiastic than experienced. He is naïve, but acts as the team’s conscience as well as being a decent leader.
SHIMMER Shimmer, an alcoholic, 60-year old speedster who recognizes this is her last chance to do something good with her life.
CRASH Crash is a middle-aged powerhouse from Volkavia who may or may not be wanted for crimes in his home country.
SPEED READER Speed Reader is a graduate student with some budding psychic abilities.