They protect creative work and not underlying functionality
After all, Commander is a game that most people play to escape from stress and have a good time
We explored a few concepts for deck themes though before settling where we did
Facilier, Agent Provocateur x1 Flotsam, Ursulas Spy x1 Jafar, Wicked Sorcerer x2 Jetsam, Ursulas Spy x2 Magic Broom, Bucket Brigade x3 Maleficent, Sorceress x2 Mickey Mouse, Wayward Sorcerer x1 Olaf, Friendly Snowman x3 Pasxal, Rapunzels Companion x2 Rafiki, Mysterious Sage x3 Sven, Official Ice Deliverer x1 The Wardrobe, Belles Confidant x3 Yzma, Alchemist x2 Friends on the Other Side x3 Emerald and Ruby The Emerald and Ruby deck is built around stealing Lore from opponents and keeping them off balance
His Strength and Willpower along make him a viable character to play.
Gramma Tala: Storyteller, Mickey Mouse: Detective, and One Jump Ahead are all key cards for ramping up in the Sapphire/Steel deck, with each offering its own method of adding to the inkwell at a low cost