My original concept for Yazuko was based off Cherish, except adapted to more closely fit the character and the setting. I noticed the similarities when I saw your power's name, but I wrote it off as a coincidence :P

My favourite character is Bonesaw, partially for the Panacea interlude and mostly for the interlude she gets to herself later on. After that, it would probably be some combination of Dragon, Marquis, Skitter herself and Parian - Miss Militia has some spectacular scenes, but we don't really see enough for me to rank her up there with the best (although she's certainly material). Grey Boy's also fairly awesome, just for the amount of shocked awe and profanity that comes with his reveal :P