So I havent worked out how the group came together yet, or if they even have. They may end up meeting IC, in the first few posts. For now, feel free to make your backstory however you wish based on the information made available, just leave the end of it open so that nothing needs to be retconned. 

As for the discord, it is still an option, though it would mainly be for chatting and general discussion. I'd be able to post updates both here and there, though the actual RP would only be here.