Ah, I wrote Vanguard, but it is related to anything from the Vanguard Universe: VI, VE, the Strikeforce, the Order, the Pantheon...

I will answer directly about what I know, and hope the others will do the same about their creations.

To start, I repost here what Pro wrote in the VE talk, for better visibility.

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Prometheus said:... here's a quick cheat-sheet, about Vanguard Europe, based purely from MY perception (the other writers may have something else to say)....

Drake Marshall

-Field Leader

(Abilities) : Captain America/super-soldier
(Personality) : A newly-wed who is trying to divide his time between his wife, his wife's company for which he helps run, and, having been made field leader of this team. Easy-going, intelligent, and well-rounded, Drake is aware of his position, but it does not cloud his ability at being 'one-of-the-guys'. Has worked with Ozzy Baxter and Adem Different when they were part of the La Perdita team. Ozzy looks up to him, due to his past as an urban vigilante.

Edmund Gaunt

(Abilities) : The Shade (from DC's Starman)
(Personality) : The Shadow Chancellor. Pleasant, but, aloof. Very deadpan, dry wit/humor, if any. A strange figure, cloaked in shadows. Even the rest of the team isn't quite sure what to make of him at times. Has early ties to the founder of the team, Doctor William Paragon.

Icarus Sidewinder

(Abilities) : Hawkeye's marksmanship/ The Rocketeer
(Personality) : Hot-headed, impatient, and way too sure of himself. Not an asshole on purpose, but, his arrogance means he doesn't have to work hard to be one.

Lady Lykopis

(Abilities) : Hippolytia-Wonder Woman / Xena
(Personality) : Regal, imposing, and confident....and will dro your ass like a bad habit. Loves weapons, and rarely feels at ease without being armed in some fashion.

Adem Different

(Abilities) : Columbo-meets-Doctor Who
(Personality) : Think Jeff Goldblum or Tom Baker from Doctor Who....only stranger. An alien detective who is open to learning, and understanding humanity. Not nearly as naive' as he may lead others to believe. An absolute master-detective, who could make the best forensic specialists on the planet blush with shame. Has previous team-ties with Drake and Ozzy. Strong friendship with Ozzy (think 'The Odd Couple' times one-hundred).

Ozzy Baxter

(Abilities) : David Dunn from the movie Unbreakable. Absolutely impervious to any physical harm.
(Personality) : Easy-going, friendly, and without hint of arrogance or presumption. Gambling habit to the extreme, he is the definite underdog that feels much more at home being with the common man than any 'superheroes' or royalty. Basically, the every-man who can't be hurt. Has strong ties to Adem and Drake. Hero-worships Drake, due to past heroics. Strong friendship with Adem, do to their polar opposite natures.

Doctor William Paragon

(Abilities) : 1938-level Superman/ Doc Savage
(Personality) : A mix between Planetary's Elijah Snow and Justice League International's Maxwell Lord. Mover, shaker, business man extraordinaire. A heart of gold, and strong sense of purpose to help others. Strong friendship with Edmund Gaunt, based on unknown past circumstances. The only one that really understands Gaunt, if nothing else.

Penny Goodweather (Secretary/Assistant)

(Abiltities) : Some form of electronic/digital empathy, i.e. can read email with her mind, control computers, etc.
(Personality) : You'd have to ask Cowgirl Jack. I've taken stabs at her twice, now. Don't know if I've gotten her right either time.

Hope this helps, and doesn't come off as overwhelming. Check out Grimm's Vanguard Files Thread. The pics he chose may help bring the characters into a clearer view....