First thing you do, go visit Myst to start another scene. After that, build up your money to 1900 or over Arms, but you can do other things as you work on that. Return to Madrigal and speak to Cid. When you try to recruit him, he will mention that he lost something. You can find it by talking to the innkeeper at Blackwater Town. So lets head that way.
Once you get to Amen Corner, looking for Joe. He'll ask to talk to Col for a bit. After a few talking parts, you will doing something with only Col and Joe. yay?
Deke’s MansionParty: Joe lvl 8 and Col lvl 9
Enemies: Wood Soldier, Surprise Box
Items: Neutralize,
There is a save crystal to the West. After saving, if you save, head south. In the room in the middle is an evil chest. (I hate them) You get the item after you fight the two boxes. Keep following the path. Eventually, you will run into Zeke and it's time to backtrack to where you started. After all of that, Joe joins your army.
Back in Mayfall city, you can hire Mike for 400 arns and Outsider for 1500 arns. They are the reasons why you need 1900 arns. xD If you want to get the item that's for 500 arns, just leave the city, fight until you get the money and go get it. If not, Cat in the training area. Talk to Cat and it will yet again run away.
Now go back to Blackwater. Talk to the Innkeeper to get the sheet music and we head all of way have to Matrech area. Talk to Cid when you get to Madrigal to get him. Once in Matrech, If you have Outsider in your party, talk to Francesca to recruit her.
Now to go on with the story. XD Return to the building that you met the Chancellor in and you will run into Vosch. Afterward head to Erin's room to get a mission. Ayara and Ljusalf are required members for this mission. Pick your party and lets head off to the Western Pass.
Western PassParty: Daniel lvl 12, Joe lvl 9, Ljusalf lvl 11, Jasper lvl 14, Col lvl 11 and Stromgaard lvl 11
Enemies: Mud Golem, Hermit, Hill Orc, Orc, Matrian Wolf
Items: Shadowcast,
When you enter the pass, you meet Jasper who joins your party, If you have a full party, you will have to remove someone. After that, head west through the gate. There will be a Chest, ShadowCast. The Path is pretty easy and straightforward. Just follow it.
Note: If you have Joe is your party, you can steal for Steel Bracers (+2 PDF) from Hill Orcs. They also drop Bronze Badge. Steal Brown Clay from Hermits. It's needed to get Myst.