I'm feeling fancy so I feel like drawing some pics of original characters for us all: could be based on anything (my icon is based on one of my original characters). You can use whatever reference material you want, the more the better. I'll add more details and restrictions later, but for now start generating ideas.
I do intend to make a "group photo" of all of us at the end of this, so make sure to post.
Update: I'll need some description alongside any source materials. Mostly I want hair style, color, eye color, stance, clothing, weapons, etc. If you forget to put certain things in or decide to omit a few things, it'll be up to my own imagination (but it might turn out the way you want, so include as much information as possible).
Update 2: All drawings will start as "Grey scale" drawings. Afterwards they will be given color (which will be an experiment on my side so please be patient).