Deanna and Mandi met in the 2nd grade. They bonded over playing fairies in the schoolyard, Deanna's many pets growing up, and dancing in Mandi's living room. Since then they have shared many adventures and hobbies. These days, Mandi lives in the countryside making sourdough bread and harvesting chicken eggs.

Meaghan and Deanna met and became friends around 4th grade and have only grown closer since then. Meaghan and Deanna bonded over chocolate cake and swimming in each other's pools. Meaghan is currently living her dream in California.

Deanna and Sam met in the 7th grade. They bonded over Sam's vast knowledge of the early 2000's internet landscape, playing Sim, and sleepovers. Sam is planning her own wedding which will be in December of this year.

Deanna and Lauren became friends in their freshman year of high school. They bonded over classes together and sleepovers. Lauren is not only a bridesmaid but Deanna and Joe's wedding photographer.

Deanna and Kaitlin met freshman year of college and is one of Deanna's first college friends. They bonded over the zombie apocalypse class the met in, having a dog during college, backpacking and more. Kaitlin is a music therapist, a great singer, and loves rock climbing.

Jenna and Deanna met when Jenna and Kaitlin started dating in 2019. Deanna and Jenna bonded playing games together and their shared interest in backpacking. Jenna is very quippy and loves challenges. By day she works in Arts Admin, but by night she rock climbs.

Kendall and Deanna met in 2019 when Kendall started dating Deanna's college friend Brian (one of the groomsman). Kendall and Deanna bonded over game nights and dancing. Kendall currently teaches dance to kids and performs ballet professionally.

Monica and Deanna became friends and roommates in grad school in 2019. Monica and Deanna bonded over long philosophical and life discussions in their kitchen, the hardships of gradschool, and Monica's cat Astrid. Monica is caring, but don't get her angry or she'll whip out a measuring tape and do her research to prove she is right. *This may only be a behavior invoked by our annoying neighbor at the time.

Wendy and Joe met in 2020 during Wendy's internship at RubinBrown. Wendy and Joe bonded over shared experiences and senses of humor. After Wendy moved to St. Louis, they spent free time exploring Central West End and supporting each other during COVID. Wendy is friendly, fun-loving, and adventurous.

Shane likes to remind he and Joe hold old they are. "Can you believe we've been friends for 22 years?" he'll say. Shane and Joe met in middle school. Their friendship was sparked by a shared interest in the collectible trading card games. Since then, they've shared many game-related hobbies and become best friends. Shane is friendly, passionate, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to.

Chris and Joe met in 2009 at the B&B card shop in Eureka, MO where they played games together. Chris, always eager to make friends, enjoyed Joe's company. Over the years, they've shared an appreciation of collectible card games and hiking. Chris and Zach hate each other.*

Ty and Joe met while playing cards at the B&B card shop in Eureka, MO. Over the years, they've shared an interest in collectible card games. Ty deeply values his connections with friends and family.

Steve is the middle brother of the Douglas boys. Steve is married to Sarah Douglas with whom they share two children: Miles and Mary. Steve is a continuous learner and appreciates new challenges. Steve deeply appreciates his family and his connection with God.

Jonathan is the youngest brother of the Douglas boys. Jonathan is married to Chelsea Douglas with whom they share two children: Emmett and Weston. Jonathan is a part-time tennis coach for at Francis Howell North High School. Jonathan also enjoys golf and deeply values his family and his relationship with God.

Zach and Joe ran in the same social circles over the years at various hobby shops and a shared appreciation of collectible card games. Zach and Chris hate each other.* *Zach and Chris are actually best friends, but they communicate their love for each other by picking on one another. Zach is a mutual friend of Shane Fraley, Chris Doll, and Ty Collins with a similar interest in games.

Russell is Deanna's older brother. Russell is married to Breanna Deterding and share two children: Henry and Marcus. Russell and Deanna have known each other since Deanna's was born. They bonded over being siblings. But also playing games and adventuring into the woods. In high school their friend groups merged and they still share many of the same friends. Russell enjoys playing card games with friends and works on a farm.

Eric is Deanna's younger brother. Eric is married to Amber Deterding and they have one son: Apollo. Eric and Deanna have known each other since Eric was born. The bonded over being siblings and playing Pokemon, pretend games together when they were children, and running on the cross country team one season in highschool.

Brian and Deanna became friends in 2015 during their freshman year of college. Brian and Deanna bonded over their sense of humor and enjoyment of pranks. Brian enjoys traveling, baseball, and hanging out with his wife Kendall and close friends.