I've gone back and heavily revised my original concept(s) for each character's given class, and thought I'd share my new ideas:
Vaan
Bio: Living in the Rabanastre slums, Vaan maintains an air of hope even under the oppressive rule of the Empire. But he longs for more: a life without borders or authority. He dreams of becoming a sky pirate, free to go where he will.
Class: Thief
Usable Licenses:
Equipment
Smallswords
Swords 1 through 7
Daggers 1 through 5
Ninja Swords 1 and 2
Poles 1 through 4
Light Armor 1 through 12
Accessories 1 through 20
Technicks and Magicks
1000 Needles
Expose
First Aid
Gil Toss
Horology
Libra
Numerology
Poach
Steal
Telekinesis
Traveler
Wither
Augments
+X HP
Adrenaline
Battle Lore
Focus
Gambit Slot
Last Stand
Phoenix Lore
Potion Lore 1 through 3
Remedy Lore 1 through 3
Spellbound
Swiftness
Penelo
Bio: Like Vaan, Penelo calls Rabanastre's Lowtown home. She watches over Vaan, trying to keep him from getting into too much trouble. Though she lost her family in the war with the Empire, Penelo is ever cheerful, making her way by doing odd jobs in and around the city. Penelo believes that in perseverance, there is hope.
Class: Red Mage
Usable Licenses:
Equipment
Daggers 1 through 5
Smallswords
Swords 1 through 7
Greatswords 1 through 3
Katana 1 through 4
Ninja Swords 1 and 2
Maces 1 through 5
Measures 1 through 3
Staves 1 through 4
Rods 1 through 4
Poles 1 through 4
Light Armor 1 through 12
Mystic Armor 1 through 12
Heavy Armor 1 through 12
Accessories 1 through 20
Shields 1 through 6
Technicks and Magicks
1000 Needles
Addle
Charge
Expose
First Aid
Gil Toss
Horology
Infuse
Libra
Numerology
Poach
Shades of Black
Shear
Telekinesis
Traveler
Wither
Arcane Magick 1 through 7
Black Magick 1 through 8
Green Magick 1 through 7
Time Magick 1 through 7
White Magick 1 through 8
Augments
+X HP
Adrenaline
Battle Lore
Channeling
Ether Lore 1 through 3
Gambit Slot
Headsman
Inquisitor
Last Stand
Magick Lore
Martyr
Phoenix Lore
Serenity
Spellbound
Spellbreaker
Swiftness
Warmage
Balthier
Bio: He would describe himself as a noble thief, stealing only from those who deserve it. He goes where he pleases, swearing fealty to no one. While roaming the skies of Ivalice with Fran, his Viera partner, he still makes time to charm the ladies with his silver tongue and put wrongs to right--grinning all the while.
Class: Gunner
Available Licenses:
Equipment
Guns 1 through 6
Hand-Bombs 1 through 3
Daggers 1 through 5
Ninja Swords 1 and 2
Measures 1 through 3
Light Armor 1 through 12
Heavy Armor 1 through 12
Shields 1 through 6
Accessories 1 through 20
Technicks and Magick
1000 Needles
Expose
First Aid
Gil Toss
Horology
Libra
Numerology
Poach
Steal
Telekinesis
Traveler
Wither
Augments
+X HP
Adrenaline
Battle Lore
Focus
Gambit Slot
Last Stand
Phoenix Lore
Potion Lore 1 through 3
Remedy Lore 1 through 3
Spellbound
Swiftness
Fran
Bio: A Viera warrior, Fran is as much at ease with a sword as she is her bare hands. Her proficiency with a blade is matched only by her skill with a wrench, as she also handles the maintenance of Balthier's airship, the Strahl.
Class: Archer
Usable Licenses:
Equipment
Bows 1 through 6
Crossbows 1 through 4
Daggers 1 through 5
Ninja Swords 1 and 2
Light Armor 1 through 12
Heavy Armor 1 through 12
Shields 1 through 6
Accessories 1 through 20
Technicks and Magick
1000 Needles
Expose
Gil Toss
Horology
Libra
Numerology
Poach
Shades of Black
Shear
Steal
Telekinesis
Traveler
Wither
Black Magick 1 through 8
White Magick 1 through 8
Augments
+X HP
Adrenaline
Battle Lore
Ether Lore
Focus
Gambit Slot
Last Stand
Phoenix Lore
Potion Lore 1 through 3
Remedy Lore 1 through 3
Spellbound
Swiftness
Basch
Bio: A captain in the Order of the Knights of Dalmasca, Basch achieved renown as a gallant and brave hero credited with countless victories on the battlefield. He is a man of justice who cannot abide inequity.
Class: Knight
Usable Licenses:
Equipment
Smallswords
Daggers 1 through 5
Swords 1 through 7
Greatswords 1 through 3
Katana 1 through 3
Ninja Swords 1 and 2
Axes and Hammers 1 through 5
Measures 1 through 3
Poles 1 through 4
Spears 1 through 5
Bows 1 through 6
Crossbows 1 through 4
Light Armor 1 through 12
Heavy Armor 1 through 12
Shields 1 through 6
Accessories 1 through 20
Technicks and Magick
1000 Needles
Bonecrusher
Expose
First Aid
Gil Toss
Horology
Libra
Numerology
Poach
Revive
Souleater
Telekinesis
Traveler
Wither
Augments
+X HP
Adrenaline
Battle Lore
Brawler
Focus
Gambit Slot
Last Stand
Phoenix Lore
Potion Lore 1 through 3
Remedy Lore 1 through 3
Shield Block
Spellbound
Swiftness
Ashe
Bio: The only child of King Raminas and sole heir to the Dalmascan throne, Ashe knows all too well she lacks the power to right the wrongs committed against her and her kingdom, but she will not allow herself to admit defeat.
Class: Paladin
Usable Licenses:
Equipment
Smallswords
Daggers 1 through 5
Swords 1 through 7
Greatswords 1 through 3
Katana 1 through 3
Ninja Swords 1 and 2
Axes and Hammers 1 through 5
Measures 1 through 3
Poles 1 through 4
Staves 1 through 4
Rods 1 through 4
Spears 1 through 5
Light Armor 1 through 12
Heavy Armor 1 through 12
Mystic Armor 1 through 12
Shields 1 through 6
Accessories 1 through 20
Technicks and Magick
1000 Needles
Addle
Bonecrusher
Charge
Expose
First Aid
Gil Toss
Horology
Infuse
Libra
Numerology
Poach
Revive
Shades of Black
Shear
Souleater
Telekinesis
Traveler
Wither
Arcane Magick 1 through 7
Green Magick 1 through 7
Time Magick 1 through 7
White Magick 1 through 8
Augments
+X HP
Adrenaline
Battle Lore
Brawler
Channeling
Ether Lore 1 through 3
Gambit Slot
Headsman
Inquisitor
Last Stand
Magick Lore
Martyr
Phoenix Lore
Serenity
Shield Block
Spellbound
Spellbreaker
Swiftness
Warmage

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Thoughts?