Well first of all a number one SUGGESTION:
Either kill off two of your party members and head north of the continent that youre supposed to be on... that should put you on the Icy Continent.
(Mods, correct me if Im wrong on that). Then walk around until you meet the Vepals( big Green bird-dragon creatures).
DO NOT forget to equip *BODY TEMP*
another suggestion if your black mage is low in level bring him along with a *Cyprus Rod* it teaches him ALL the _ _ _AGAS.
The * Dark Hood* can teach him the ability *DEATH*
Try to get all your characters evenly matched-high in level and stats
When you go further into the game your going to need more status protection abilities.
I know... Because I just passed where you are... Youre on for a tough ride!
Forgive me....
the *Octagon Rod* teaches the _ _ _ AGAS while the *Cyprus Pile* teaches *DEMI*, *BREAK*, and another good one but I forget but I dont think you can quote twice...can you? IF so Ill check quick and get back to you
OH... and one more thing! on the 2nd or 3rd disk get the *Thief Gloves*. they teach you *MASTER THIEF*( helps you steal better items).If you equip that with BANDIT... youll steall more frequently AND get better items.
As you level up DO NOT forget to equip some of the abilities that help out your characters the most. for example your mages could use
MP%10-20, Auto regen, loudmouth, locomotion,and jelly. youll find out why if you go to ABILITY, then EQUIP, highlight with the cursor
then press SELECT. if you need more help let me know. BUUUUUUUUT...Im not a whole lot farther than you right now! We're pretty much at the same spot! LOL! Good luck