While I still don't have my copies of EOII yet (hopefully soon!), I finally nailed down a beginning party.
The Whippet Guild
Front Line: Devere (Ronin) - Onyx (Dark Hunter) - Tesla (Medic)
Back Line: Newton (Alchemist) - Bela (Gunner)
Tesla, Newton, and Bela are returning members of my main EO party. Newton was a Protector, but now, he wants to go the Alchemist route. Bela loved being a Survivalist, but she felt a change was in order, plus, guns! Devere was the Ronin I created to OHKO Golem and to try out. Since stances don't waste a turn, I'm putting her in the main party. Onyx is a newbie. I played with the Dark Hunter a bit and liked her. Hopefully, she'll fit well with this group. When the Whippet Guild entered Lagaard, she immediatly dragged her sister along to join up!
Other members are:
Rose (Survivalist) -- she's a returning member too. She's my head farmer, and she'll also be responsible for recruiting necessary farmers.
Devo (Landsknecht) -- he's a returning member also, but he's not here to do the main exploration. He's here for Tesla (they have a Thing). He'll be doing the upkeep and cooking at the Guild, but he won't be without fighting. He's going to be the main guard of the farmers.
Lyra the Troubadour is returning too. She was quite helpful in Stratum 6, and her buffs are amazing. I just don't think she'll be needed early on.
Obsidion is the Hexer and Onyx's sister. I played with a Hexer a bit in the first game and thought they were really cool. I want to eventually recruit a War Mage or retire Tesla into a War Mage and use a DH/WM/H combo. But that won't be until after the 1st stratum, at least.
Fluffy is the wolf puppy (I know wolves aren't puppies). He's a high-energy buddle of fur that just loves everyone. When he grows up, he may or may not be going on battle runs. I find the thought of sending a pet out into danger a bit disconcerting.
Eventually, I want to add a battle Surv, a battle Lands(to chase the Alchemist), and a War Mage. Hopefully, we'll get some interested adventurers as we gain more renown in Lagaard.