Yes. I believe you don't need to mention the last name, but have a basic idea of the last name for the main characters just incase you find your...
I believe they shouldn't have an excuse, but more of a reason. Don't forget no one is completely evil and often will have a reason for what they do.
"We trained for nothing. The team we designed for this war has betrayed us and now we have no fire to weld the rest of us together... we are...
Main: Sor Greason Ryan Mayvain Lilly Maria Layerness Minor: Van Greason Mila Maxwell bardamaire Paige Gyro Greason Nate Flerwen (and more to...
I have always liked both but would always prefer 1st person because it gives you a good insight into a characters thoughts and feelings.
Separate names with a comma.