Gordon Zhang is a passionate D&D player from the heart of Oregon, graduating from the University of Puget Sound with a degree in Psychology and Japanese Language and Culture. Storytelling and creativity has always been a key component in Gordon’s life, and has guided his several years of experience in Dungeons & Dragons among other TTRPG games. He hopes to bring that passion to the table to share the excitement. 

Kyra Calaway is an actor and producer who can be heard as "Shim," one of the heroes who saved the world on Sommer Stories: The Forgotten on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Previously, Calaway worked as "Receptionist 2" on the web-series Come Together, and "Becca" on Voyeurs of 20 Somethings alongside Jason X. Moua. Now she hopes to bring the kind of vitality and excitement that D&D is known for.

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TeJay Echols is an internationally signed commercial model with both Stetts Management and D1 London. He has a knack for outside-of-the-box thinking and creativity, and channels those gifts through his photography and art direction endeavors. You may have seen TeJay in the subways of New York, on the website of your favorite brand, or during your doom scrolling sessions on TikTok… and now it’s time to get better acquainted with our lad (and all his shenanigans) on Zero Initiative.

Al Groppi is a genderfluid actor/podcaster based in NYC, with a passion for all things dorky, experimental theater, and dogs. Recent/upcoming NYC credits include: “PLAY HERE [ ]” at The wild project, “Moon School” at The Tank, “The Moss Maidens” at The Connelly, and “The Chickens Have Come Home to Roost” at Triskelion Arts. You may have heard their voice before on Getting Informed: A Leftist Lit Podcast, or as Bea King in Sommer Stories S1. They also work in film, and regularly post updates and behind-the-scenes on their Insta @algroppi. They want to thank you for listening, and encourage you to check out all of Topcat’s amazing upcoming projects! (And also, your shoes are untied.)

Collin Orton is an actor and fighter with New York Combat for Stage and Screen. Some of their other projects include: the Wandering Earth 2, Margaret: Shakespeare’s Warrior Queen and Macbeth at Hudson Classical Theatre Company, Dangerous Choices, and the Pantry.