Just curious because this seems pretty fun. Would you maybe turn this into a more revolving door type thing where characters die (most likely due to the actions of other characters in scenarios where other characters have the chance to save where it makes sense ex. I choose to let maxy get eatten -> decision moves to PLL whose standing right next to me in story if he wants to save Maxy. He also chooses to not help-> Maxy dead)

This could open up spots for new characters people could bring in. I don't know how intense you want to get into this but this would be pretty cool.