Next patch brings 2 new "main" characters and 5 "side" characters.That's alot of characters, how many do you plan to reach?
Variety is important but good written and developed few characters>>>lot's of many undeveloped characters
Then i intend to add 2 more "main" characters in the patches after that and a couple more "side" characters.
The main characters are all comparable to Bonnie, Leanne, Luna etc.
While side characters will be attached to another character, basically enriching the story surrounding a main character.
For next patch these girls you see(minus one), will be attached to Luna her story. They don't progress or gain by themselves, only when you progress Luna will these girls progress with her.