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Talk about a load of characters, though while you bring it up perhaps it's time to start introducing a few of Downy's subordinates.
Personally I see no reason it shouldn't be increased. If someone can handle playing all the characters then why not?
Ignoring Arch's incorrect information about my characters I see eight as perfectly fine
I don't see why 8 characters is "way too many" but 7 is just fine....